Graduate Research Awards

Eligibility

All students enrolled in a graduate program are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed their course work by the end of the 2020-2021 academic year.

Proposals

Proposals should include:

• Title and the objectives of the research project and an explanation of how this research constitutes an integral part of the applicant's graduate research

• Description of research plans, including data to be used, methodology, and description of sources

• Breakdown of specific expenditures to be covered by the grant

• Letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor

• Names of other Brandeis grants to which the applicant has applied

• Curriculum vitae

Selection Criteria

• Originality and creativity of the research proposal

• Importance of the proposed thesis or dissertation to the applicant’s field

• Appropriateness of primary-source collections and institutions in which the applicant proposes to conduct research

• Strong academic record

Decisions concerning applications will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty Advisory Committee of the Tauber Institute.

For grants in Israel Studies please contact the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies, Brandeis University.