The Writing Center and Washington University Libraries have teamed up to offer three Writing and Research Fellowships. The fellowship is open to all doctoral students in Arts & Sciences departments. The fellowship is designed for the fellow’s professional development. $3500 per semester stipend will be given to the winning candidates.
The Writing Center is a free service for all students, both graduate and undergraduate who are currently enrolled at Washington University in St. Louis.
Eligibility:
To be considered for the fellowship, the candidates must follow the given criteria:
- Doctoral students in good standing in Arts & Sciences who have their advisor’s support in pursuing this opportunity
- At or near the dissertation stage
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Enjoys working with and helping others
How to Apply:
For applying the fellowship, the candidates must submit the required material.
Required Material:
1) A cover letter detailing:
- Your dissertation topic
- Where you are in your program, especially with regard to your dissertation
- Any relevant experience (though none is required)
- What you hope to get out of the fellowship
- Other commitments in the upcoming year
2) CV including contact information for at least two references, one of whom is your dissertation director
3) A writing sample of not more than 10 pages
Submitting Details:
For submit the required material, the candidates can email to Dr. Rob Patterson (rhpatter-at-wustl.edu)
Award Amount:
The winning candidates will get $3500 per semester stipend.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline is Friday, July 24. Interviews will take place in early August.
Link for More Information:
http://writingcenter.wustl.edu/writing/writing-and-research-graduate-fellowships/
