The University of Michigan is hosting an Emerging Research Scholars Program (MICHHERS) to encourage rising seniors, recent B.A.’s, and Master’s students to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Michigan. The program runs from Monday, June 10, to Saturday, June 22, 2019. During this time, students learn about the different fields of study offered at the university, as well as the latest methods and developments from faculty in these departments. Students will also receive information and advice on applying to graduate school and pursuing careers inside and outside academia. This is an all-expenses paid opportunity, which includes: “$1,000 stipend; university housing; round trip travel cost (up to $550); application fee waiver for U-M”
Here are the eligibility requirements:
- “We seek rising seniors, bachelor’s degree holders, and those currently in terminal M.A. programs, who are United States citizens, permanent residents, or non-U.S. citizens with DACA. Please note, those who are currently applying to enroll in a doctoral program for Fall 2019 are ineligible to participate in MICHHERS.
- We seek students who come from an educational, cultural, or geographic background that is underrepresented in graduate study in their discipline in the United States or at the University of Michigan.
- To apply, students should have a compelling record of academic accomplishments.
- For 2019, students interested in the fields of Asian Languages and Cultures, Classical Studies, English, History, Linguistics, Romance Languages and Literatures, Sociology (qualitative) and Women’s Studies (any field in the humanities) are eligible.”
For more information and to apply, please visit their official website: Michigan Humanities Emerging Research Scholars Program (MICHHERS)
The deadline to apply is February 8, 2019
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