1 page, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman, 1 inch margins
Header format: Student Last Name, First Name, Department, N-Number
The project description should identify the specific research question, and the research being undertaken or type of information/data to be acquired. It should include the significance of the project for future dissertation research.
1 page, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman, 1 inch margins
Header format: Student Last Name, First Name, Department, N-Number
One-page budget narrative justifying itemized budget request, advising of other sources of support and explaining why other funding is inadequate (other funding may include assistantships, GSAS Student Travel Grants, external grants, etc.) All proposed expenses for travel, lodging and subsistence must reflect economy fares and a moderate lifestyle suitable for a student in the country of travel. Grant recipients are expected to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodations, including passports, visas, tickets, and transfer of funds as necessary. Any proposal to modify the visit after the award is granted will be subject to prior approval by the Dean.
Schedule for the planned research, including a timetable for completion of all other Ph.D. & Master's requirements.
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Must be from the applicant's thesis advisor. The thesis advisor must submit his/her signed letter of reference to the award portal. Note: Be aware of your department's internal deadline(s) when communicating with your letter writer.
Must assess the general quality of the applicant's graduate work, the expected contribution of the dissertation to the discipline, and the prospects for its publication either in whole or in part.
One-page letter from NYU faculty sponsor describing the significance of the work.
*If your NYU faculty sponsor is your NYU advisor, you do not need to submit an additional letter.
Invitation from host institution or conference organizers attesting to scheduled dates, and in the case of a research project, supervision and availability of laboratory space.
Published program, conference or other relevant supporting materials (if applicable).
Awards valued at $1,000 will recognize the best doctoral dissertations in the Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences; one award is typically given in each division.
The recipient's Ph.D. must have been awarded in May 2024, September 2024, or January 2025.
Departments may nominate one student.
Department administrators must compile a completed application and submit via email by the nomination deadline, Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Department administrators, please compile the application components into a single PDF before emailing to gsas.fellowships@nyu.edu.
Nominees for this award will be considered by GSAS for a NYU University-Wide Outstanding Dissertation Awards nomination.
1-2 pages, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman, 1 inch margins
Header format: Student Last Name, First Name, Department, N-Number
Summarizes teaching experience and philosophy
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Should be from a professor whose course the student has taught.
The reference writer should submit his/her signed letter of reference into the application portal.
Should assess the general quality of applicant’s teaching ability and expected contribution to the field.
No more than 5 departmental or school evaluations for courses taught by the nominated student. Evaluations should be grouped by course. Each grouping should have a brief introductory summary that details the course number, course title, semester course given, professor and department the course is under, level of the course, i.e. undergraduate or graduate, number of students enrolled, description of the course, whether the course was part of required curriculum or elective, etc.
Unsolicited written student testimonials, if any (no more than 5)
2-4 pages, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman, 1 inch margins
Header format: Student Last Name, First Name, Department, N-Number
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Must be from the applicant's thesis advisor. The thesis advisor must submit his/her signed letter of reference to the award portal. Note: Be aware of your department's internal deadline(s) when communicating with your letter writer.
Must assess the general quality of the applicant's graduate work, and the expected contribution of the thesis or project to the discipline.