******************************************************* *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