ICI is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2012 ICI Student/Travel Research Fund!

Please review the application checklist before submission. Due to the high volume of applications ICI has received in the past, ICI will not consider incomplete applications.

Four $3,000 awards are available for undergraduate or graduate students to support an independent study project, or to defray the cost of attending a New School program in India or China. The funds could be used towards expenses such as airfare, local transportation, room and board, and interpreters.

All application materials must be postmarked or emailed no later than October 14, 2011. Finalists will be notified by December 5, 2011.

Eligibility
• Be a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student in any discipline
• For undergraduates, a minimum of 12 credits completed, and for graduate students, a minimum of 9 credits completed by the end of Fall 2011, and planning to enroll in the Fall semester 2012
• Has a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.3
• Know a New School faculty member who can supervise the project
• Prior knowledge of India and China is not necessary. MA and PhD students specializing in India and China may apply. However, priority will be given to non-specialists looking to explore and deepen their knowledge of one or both countries.

Award Requirements

Recipients of student travel/research funds are required to:
• Embark on their field visits before the end of summer 2012
• Seek advice regarding their field visit through their academic advisors. ICI has limited resources, thus will not be able to assist student with travel logistics or obtain local information
• Maintain constant contact with their faculty mentors during the entire project period
• Make a public presentation of their projects during fall semester 2012
• Submit a final written report on their projects by mid-February 2013

Good luck and ICI looks forward to reviewing your submissions!

Student Travel/Research Fund Application Form 2012