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. - continued - 1 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: ______________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ - continued - 2 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: __ ______ - continued - 3 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. _____________________________________________ ___________________________ SIGNATURE DATE 4 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