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Below you will find the guidelines for applying for a Dissertation Fellowship. If you have any questions regarding this fellowship or the application process, please contact the Lincoln Institute at fellowships@lincolninst.edu.
Overview
The Lincoln Institute offers annual dissertation fellowships which provide financial support to students of land policy at different stages of their academic careers. As recipients of a Lincoln Institute fellowship, students contribute to the tax and land policy knowledge base and develop ideas that guide policy makers throughout the world. The fellowship program provides an important link between the Institute's educational mission and its research objectives by supporting scholars early in their careers. Fellowships are open to Ph.D. students completing their dissertations whose research focuses on some aspects of land and tax policy. Dissertation fellowship awards are generally $10,000 each.
General Instructions
Print these guidelines and download the appropriate
forms or email to request an electronic copy of the guidelines and forms. If your department requires a formal proposal defense, please indicate if you have successfully completed this step. [Important Note: All application sections must be submitted in English, except as noted.] The next application cycle for Fellowship in the Program on Latin America and the Caribbean will be for the period from July 2006-June 2007. Applicants who will complete their masters or doctoral thesis during that period will be considered. Applications can be submitted in Spanish or Portuguese using this form. Fellowships for the Program on the People's Republic of China are available through the Department of International Studies. To learn more about these fellowship opportunities, contact fellowships@lincolninst.edu.
Deadlines
Completed applications in electronic format for the Dissertation Fellowship Program must be received at the Lincoln Institute by March 1, 2006. Applications in electronic format for the Program on Latin America and the Caribbean Thesis and Dissertation Fellowship Program must be received by March 1, 2006. The Institute will send an acknowledgment by email when your complete application is received.
Award & Eligibility
Dissertation fellowships of $10,000 each are given yearly to support the development of a Ph.D. dissertation proposal and/or completion of dissertation research.
Application & Deliverables
Applicants must submit an electronic version of their completed application in order to be considered for the fellowship. Download the Dissertation Fellowship Program application here. Download the Program on Latin America and the Caribbean Thesis and Dissertation Fellowship Program application en español. In addition, applications must include all items listed below to be considered complete.
| Item |
Notes/Description |
| 1. Application Cover Sheet |
Use Form A. |
| 2. Project Summary |
Use Form B. |
| 3. Project Abstract |
Use Form C. |
| 4. Table of Contents |
Use Form D. |
| 5. Project Description |
Include a thesis "pre-proposal" or successfully defended thesis proposal, if applicable. If not, please submit a summary of your thesis, no longer than five pages. |
| 6. Curriculum Vitae and Narrative Biography |
Include a CV, not to exceed 4 pages, and a short narrative biography of 100-125 words. |
| 7. Appendix (Submitted by Thesis Advisor) |
Letter of support from thesis advisor to be emailed directly by him or her to fellowships@lincolninst.edu. The subject line should feature your last and first name, e.g., 'Doe, Jane: Letter of Support'. |
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Formatting:
The electronic version of the entire application must be written in English (except as noted) using Microsoft Word. Use page breaks for each separate section and form. Format the margins of your application so that it can be easily copied onto 8.5 x 11-inch (letter-size) paper.
Submissions:
If you wish to apply to the Dissertation Fellowship Program, you must submit an electronic version of your application to fellowships@lincolninst.edu by March 1, 2006. Applications for the Program on Latin America and the Caribbean Thesis and Dissertation Fellowship Program must be received by March 1, 2006. Include the electronic version of your application as an attachment. Your letter of support must be submitted via email directly from your thesis advisor to fellowships@lincolninst.edu. The subject line of the email should feature your last and first name, e.g., 'Doe, Jane: Letter of Support'.
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