The purpose of the Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (DDF) program is to give outstanding final-year Ph.D. candidates who are making timely progress toward the degree--typically those who will be entering their final year of graduate study--an opportunity to complete the dissertation within the upcoming academic year by devoting full-time effort to the research and writing of the dissertation. Candidates must be nominated by their graduate program's Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) to an all-University competition. At least 75 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships are awarded annually. Nomination deadline is March 13, 2009 for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Recipients of the fellowship, in 2009-2010, will receive a stipend of $22,500 for the academic year, plus full tuition for thesis credits. Eligible recipients are also covered by comprehensive health insurance, including subsidized dependent and dental care.

Instructions to nominees and application forms are available from the DGS in late fall.

Sample DDF Proposals & Personal Statements

Current Doctoral Dissertation Fellows

Grants of up to $2,500 are available to support thesis research, such as domestic travel and expenses for fieldwork, postage, and photocopying. Deadlines: October 1 and March 1* (if deadline falls on a weekend, then the following Monday.)

* For summer or fall research, apply by the March 1 deadline.

Instructions

Electronic Cover Sheet available September 2, 2008.

Application

Thesis Research Grant FAQ

This fellowship award has been established to support outstanding graduate students (master's or Ph.D.) currently enrolled in any field in the University of Minnesota Graduate School. Applicants must have outstanding academic achievement, excellent leadership potential, and an interest in or connection with Norway. Must be official state of Minnesota residents. The stipend is $13,000 for the academic year, plus full tuition. Sponsored by the Torske Klubben of Minneapolis.  Deadline: March 1 (if deadline falls on a weekend, then the following Monday.)

Instructions for Minnesota Residents

Application for Minnesota Residents