Foreign Policy Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship

Program Application

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following: • Application questionnaire and research project proposal; • One publication or writing sample of 10 pages or less (excerpts of larger works acceptable) in PDF format; • Official or unofficial transcript from graduate institution (course names, professor names, grades received) in PDF format; and • One email message containing all required application attachments is highly preferred, with “PreDoc Application – [Last Name, First Name]” in the subject line. • In addition, three confidential letters of recommendation must be submitted to Brookings directly by referees. Instructions are included at the bottom of this document.

Application Deadlines: • Applicants must submit a complete application package to [email protected] no later than January 31, 2016 in order to be considered as a candidate. • Letters of reference must be submitted to [email protected] no later than February 15, 2016.

Please Note: • Materials sent through regular postal service will not be accepted. • Incomplete applications and those received after the deadline will not be considered.

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Personal Information

Full Legal Name (as it appears on your passport):______

Preferred name (or nickname):______

Current position/title: ______

Email Address: ______

Telephone numbers: Daytime: ______Alternate: ______

Current Mailing Address (no P.O. Boxes, please): ______

Education

Degree Earned/Date Institution City/State Major Field B.A./B.S. ______M.A./M.S. ______Ph.D. ______Dissertation Title and brief description:______

Expected date of dissertation proposal defense:______

Please list any fellowships, honors, awards, funded research, or current foundation support that you have received (past and present). ______List published articles or books: ______

Describe significant research you have done that has not yet resulted in publication: ______

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Relevant Professional Experience Dates -From/To Organization Position ______

English Proficiency Please indicate your degree of fluency in English by using: Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor:

______Reading Speaking Writing

If you require visa sponsorship to participate in this fellowship program, your English proficiency will be verified via an objective assessment as required by the U.S. Department of State.

Term of Program: Beginning September 2016 and ending no later than August 2017 Please note that the timeframe of this program will not be less than 9 months and not more than 12 months. Do you have any restrictions on your start or end date or know of any factors that are likely to interrupt your participation during the course of the program? Please indicate your preferred timeframe below (may be changed if fellowship is awarded). ______

Financial Information I understand that Brookings is only financially responsible for expenses related to my individual participation in the program, and that members of my immediate family who might accompany me to participate in this program are not covered under program expenses. I understand that the Foreign Policy Program does not have emergency funds available or the ability to offer advances on stipends. Please initial: ______

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Research Project Proposal Append a typed statement (not handwritten) of approximately 5 to 10 pages, providing sufficient detail to permit the selection committee to evaluate your project without requiring additional information. Include the following:

• Describe the research you propose to undertake at Brookings. • Indicate the nature, purpose, scope, and method of the proposed research. • State why you wish to do this research at Brookings. • Describe the background studies and research that you have done to prepare for this project and the amount of research completed on the project. • Describe your time frame and the estimated date of completion of your project. • Briefly describe your long-term career interests and how you would like to see your career develop over the next five to ten years.

Professional References 1. Provide the information requested below and the names of three references who are acquainted with your professional and personal qualifications. At least one reference must be a member of your dissertation committee.

2. Give each of your references a copy of the confidential reference form at the bottom of this document. Three confidential letters of recommendation must be submitted to Brookings no later than February 15, 2016.

Current academic institution: ______Current academic department: ______Name of current department head: ______E-mail address for department head: ______

Reference 1 - Name and Title: ______

Reference 2 - Name and Title: ______

Reference 3 - Name and Title: ______

PLEASE REVIEW THIS APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SIGNING BELOW I understand and agree that any misrepresentations made on this application and/or accompanying c.v./resume and related materials will disqualify me from further consideration for the Foreign Policy Fellowship and also that such misrepresentations will constitute grounds for termination from the program if discovered at a later date.

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CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FORM

Instructions for the individual providing a reference:

Type your responses to the questions below, using any additional space needed. Note that you may submit a signed letter in lieu of completing this form. Forward a signed copy of your document, in PDF format, to [email protected] ; please indicate “Confidential Reference – [Student’s Last Name, First Name]” on the subject line. Please submit your letter no later than February 15, 2016 to ensure consideration. Foreign Policy at Brookings reserves the right to contact the author of this document for further information.

Applicant name: ______

Institution: ______

Your name and title: ______

E-mail address: ______

Signature: ______

Date: ______

1. In what capacity do you know the candidate?

2. If candidate is awarded a Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship, when do you estimate the candidate will complete all doctoral work?

3. Has the candidate demonstrated an aptitude for research? How does the candidate compare with other graduate students in your department or program?

4. How much expertise does the candidate have in the proposed research project? Does the candidate have special skills that will contribute to the research? What are the candidate's chief handicaps or weaknesses in undertaking this research?

5. Is the candidate's proposed project feasible? Well designed? Likely to yield important knowledge? Applicable to public policy?

6. What are your observations about the candidate in the following respects? a. Maturity and ability to deal with stress: b. Collegial/cooperative attitude: c. Persistence in project completion: d. Motivation for an intellectual career:

7. Are there other factors you believe the selection committee should take into consideration about this candidate? We are particularly interested in your thoughts on how the candidate's research and career goals contribute to public policy.

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