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$25,000
Time to complete
Regular:
60-90 min
With Mos:
20-30min
Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research
American Educational Research AssociationEducation
Social Sciences
Sociology
Political Science/Government
Economics
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For Middle Eastern students
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Graduate Students
Overview
The AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research offers up to a $25,000 to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in higher education who study topics in education research. Eligible graduate students will be at the writing stage of their dissertation by the beginning of the fellowship. To apply, you must submit a dissertation research prospectus, a dissertation project timeline, a resume, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
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What you'll need
Recommendation letter
You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great
Research summary / thesis
Research in the field is needed for this scholarship.
Transcripts
You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.
Other
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Resume
You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments.
FAQ
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