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Five 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 field visit has to be taken by the end of Summer 2011. The funds could be used towards expenses such as airfare, local transportation, room and board, and interpreters.

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 2010, and planning to enroll in the Fall semester 2011.
  • 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 deepen their knowledge of one or both countries.

Application Requirements

  1. A completed application form
  2. Curriculum vitae, including a list of academic accomplishments and interests
  3. Statement of purpose (maximum 3 pages, double-spaced) describing:

a)       How the funds will expand your knowledge of India and/or China

b)      Your independent research project or The New School summer program

  1. One letter of recommendation from a New School faculty member
  2. A signed New School Faculty Mentor Form
  3. Applications on any topic are eligible, but preference will be given to those addressing this year’s theme “Social Innovations for Sustainable Environments” with particular focus on the social, political, and market barriers to addressing environmental challenges.

Award Requirements

Please refer to full program guidelines. Recipients of ICI travel/research fund are required to make a public presentation of their works in mid-fall 2011. They must also submit a final written report on their project by mid-February 2012.

Deadline Application due October 14, 2010, Interviews November 11th and 12th.