Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum - Robert M. Teeter Dissertation Award

Annual award of $5,000 for doctoral students researching the U.S. political process. Deadline is March 31 st.

DeadlineMarch 31, 2015; March 15 (Research Travel Grants deadline); September 15 (Research Travel Grants deadline); Deadline for next year's award: March 31, 2016; Interviews: March 1 (US) / February 12 (British); Application deadlines: March 15 and September 15

Award amount$5,000; $7,000; up to $2,200; $5,000 (Scholar Award); $2,200 (Research Travel Grants); $5,000 for the dissertation award; Up to $2,200 for travel and living expenses; GCA pays $7,000 USD for approved travel (British fellow)

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Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award (Dissertation Award) in Honor of Robert M. Teeter

Annual award of $7,000 for doctoral students supporting dissertation research and writing on U.S. political process and public policy in the late 20th century.

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Deadline

March 31st

Award amount

$7,000

Eligibility

Must have achieved candidacy and completed all Ph.D. program requirements except dissertation by application deadline.; Award must support research conducted after the award is announced.

Requirements

Application cover sheet; Abstract (max 150 words); 5-page proposal with bibliography (up to 2 pages); Three letters of recommendation (one from academic director); Unofficial transcripts; Curriculum vitae

Application materials

Application cover sheet; Abstract; Dissertation proposal; Bibliography; Letters of recommendation; Transcripts

How to apply

Submit application cover sheet, abstract, proposal, bibliography, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and curriculum vitae.; Applications and letters of recommendation can be submitted by e-mail to ford.library@nara.gov.

Important dates

Application deadline: March 31st; Notification of selection: no later than June 30th

Contact

Ford Scholar Award Coordinator

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