University of Virginia - Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies - Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Residential Fellowships

Instructions for applying to the Woodson Institute's pre-doctoral and post-doctoral residential fellowships, including deadlines and guidelines.

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Distinguished Majors Program Application Form

Application form for the African-American and African Studies Distinguished Majors Program at UVA, detailing requirements for entry and completion of the thesis program.

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Deadline

March 15

Eligibility

Third-year students with a superior academic record.; Achieved an average of 3.40 in all coursework prior to application.

Requirements

Obtain agreement of a thesis supervisor (full-time faculty member teaching AAS courses).; Obtain agreement of a second reader (full-time UVA faculty member) by September 30th.; Submit a one-page proposal and a list of five-to-ten relevant sources.; Satisfy all College requirements with an overall GPA of at least 3.40.; Complete at least 3.0 credits of coursework at or above the 4000 level.

Application materials

Application form; One-page proposal describing thesis topic and research plan; List of five-to-ten relevant sources

How to apply

Submit application to the DMP Director and copy the AAS DUP by March 15.

Important dates

Second reader agreement due: September 30th; Application deadline: March 15th

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