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*SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program 2013*

http://www.sreb.org/page/1113/types_of_awards.html   DEADLINE:  MARCH 1, 
2013

The SREB-State Doctoral Scholars program 2013 application is now open 
with an application deadline of March 1, 2013.  This program offers 
fellowships to Ph.D. students (or those preparing to enter a Ph.D. 
program) who are members of racial or ethnic minority groups, 
including:  African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander American, 
Hispanic/Latino/Latin American, Native American, and others.  Two types 
of awards are offered:

(1) DOCTORAL AWARD - Three-to-Five-Year Package

You may apply for this award if you are within the first year of your 
Ph.D. program or are expecting admission before the academic year 
begins. You must be enrolled in or applying to a participating 
institution in a participating state listed on this Web site. (See 
Participating States and Institutions.)

The Doctoral Award offers three years of direct program support and two 
years of institutional support from the scholar's college, university 
and/or department, in the form of a $20,000 annual stipend. Each 
recipient also is awarded up to five years of university-covered tuition 
and fees (unless the institution prohibits a fee waiver). In addition, 
the program provides professional development support and covers 
expenses associated with attending the annual Compact for Faculty 
Diversity Institute on Teaching and Mentoring.


(2) DISSERTATION AWARD - One-Year Package

You may apply for this award if you have completed all course work and 
comprehensive/ preliminary exams and have defended (or will defend) the 
dissertation prospectus successfully before the academic year begins. 
You must be enrolled in a participating institution in a participating 
state listed on this Web site. (See Participating States and Institutions.)

The Dissertation Award offers a one-year, $20,000 stipend, 
university-covered tuition and fees (unless the institution prohibits a 
fee waiver), a $500 research allowance and professional development 
support. It also covers expenses associated with attending the annual 
Compact for Faculty Diversity Institute on Teaching and Mentoring.

-- 
Dr. Kathryn E. Agoston
Director of Graduate Fellowships
Office of the Provost
George Mason University
MSN-3A2 440 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-993-3131
Fax: 703-993-8871