University Libraries Graduate Student Research Fellowship

We are pleased to announce a new round of the University Libraries Graduate Student Research Fellowship, a program designed to support the pursuit of excellent graduate research at George Mason University!

One fellowship of $2,500 is available for the 2025 calendar year for a graduate student currently pursuing their master or doctoral degree at George Mason University and conducting research for their Thesis or Dissertation. The award is for one year and is not renewable. Awarded funds may be used for expenditures related to conference attendance and/or travel for research related to the student’s research project; applied to the student’s account for academic expenses; or designated towards acquisition of library research materials and/or digital infrastructure and tools needed for the student’s specific research project.

Criteria and Eligibility

  • Open to currently enrolled master or doctoral degree students at George Mason University in any formally advanced field of study conducting Thesis or Dissertation level research.
  • The student must be in good academic standing with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5.
  • The application will be evaluated for exemplary research skills and proposed utilization of the Libraries’ services, resources, and expertise for the graduate-level research project.

Application Requirements

Please send the following as attachments via email to library@gmu.edu by 11:59 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2024.

  • Thesis proposal or dissertation abstract.
  • Statement of interest (750-1,500 words) addressing the role of the Libraries’ resources in the applicant’s research plans; proposed use of funding (i.e. travel for research or conference plans; research materials or tools to be acquired; etc.); and expected outcomes.
  • Brief curriculum vita.
  • Academic transcript (unofficial accepted).

In addition, a George Mason University department chair or graduate coordinator in the applicant’s field of study must separately submit a Letter of Support via e-mail to library@gmu.edu by 11:59 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2024.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Selection Process

Graduate Student Research Fellowship applications will be reviewed by a selection committee appointed by the Dean of Libraries. The selected recipient will be notified prior to the end of the fall semester.

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