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Jerome A. Schiff Undergraduate Fellows Program

THE SCHIFF FELLOWSHIP is currently suspended for the coming year.  Please direct any questions to Sheilah Coleman at sheilah@brandeis.edu

Who:
Brandeis University sophomores, juniors or seniors together with a faculty sponsor apply to perform an innovative research or pedagogical project.

Eligibility Limitations:
Schiff Fellows generally apply as sophomores or juniors. First year students may apply, but must have strong support from their proposed mentor.

Amount of Award:
Approximately $2,000 reimbursement for teaching/research expenses. Non-US citizens are subject to special tax deductions. The faculty mentor also receives a stipend of $500 towards his or her own research.

Duration:
The program runs for a full academic year. Some summer work is possible in the case of special circumstances (i.e. faculty member on leave; student abroad for one semester). Students and mentors participate in panel discussions and a work-in-progress showcase each year. Additional programming for student fellows is often coordinated within departments (students often present their work in the department, as well as to a larger campus audience).

Application Requirements:
Proposed program of investigation, letters of recommendation, strong academic record.

Campus Deadline:
March 18, 2009

Notification:
Schiff fellows will be notified in April and are expected to commit to their award shortly thereafter. A reception is held each year for outgoing and incoming Schiff fellows and their mentors.

Applications:
Available in the office of Academic Services - Usdan 130