Deadline
March 1, 2023
Overview
The purpose of this fellowship (formally known as the UO Public Impact Fellowship) award is to recognize and support the work of up to two graduate students whose research has the potential to have a significant impact on society.
Examples of relevant research include that which makes a contribution to improving economic opportunity and well-being, social justice, political participation, cultural engagement, and scientific and technical solutions to pressing social issues.
Award Details
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One award of $6,000
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Funds will be disbursed to student billing account in equal installments each quarter or semester of the 2023-24 academic year.
Eligibility and Criteria
Master's, Doctoral and Law students who:
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Are conducting research that has substantial public value and will benefit local, national and/or global communities
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Have a strong academic record
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Are willing to participate and/or have their research featured in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and/or Division of Graduate Studies public and donor relations efforts
Master's and Law students must:
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Plan to be enrolled full-time for the 2023-24 academic year
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Plan to graduate in spring or summer term 2024
Doctoral students must:
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Plan to be enrolled full-time for the 2023-24 academic year
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Advance to candidacy by the end of Fall term 2023
Applications will be judged using the following criteria:
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Student's ability to convey their research to an audience of non-specialists
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Clarity of the direct impact of the research on a specific community as well as the potential regional, national, and global impact
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Strength of the student's academics
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Attention will be paid to discipline to ensure broad representation of UO graduate programs each year
Application
Applicants must apply online. The online application includes:
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A proposal (no more than 1500 words or 3 pages, excluding works cited/references) that includes a description of your research/academic interests, how they relate to the requirements of this award, and a description of how you will use these funds. The proposal should also describe the impact the research will have on local, national, and/or global communities.
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A brief (maximum 150 words) student profile that includes previous institutions and degrees, research interests, current projects, awards and honors, work experience and career objectives, and any other noteworthy outside interests or activities
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2 letters of recommendation - 1 from your primary faculty advisor and one from another faculty member
- Enter contact information for your advisor on the application; they will receive an email with a link to upload their letter
- The letter should address the public impact of the research and describe the student’s academic progress (with attention to the student’s intent to be advanced to candidacy by fall term in the case of doctoral students and anticipated completion date in the case of master’s and law students).
For more information, please contact the Division of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Students with Financial Aid
Receiving this award may reduce your financial aid award. Please contact the Financial Aid Office prior to applying for this (and any other type of) support.
You may apply for this award regardless of immigration status or work eligibility.