How to Apply to the Synar Fellowship

Application

The Synar Fellowship application is due by Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 11:59pm.

The application includes:

  • Brief questionnaire
  • Dissertation synopsis (25o words or less)
  • Statement of Purpose (including a timetable for completion of dissertation, budget, and justification of need) (1,500 words or less, not including timetable,  budget, or brief budget justification)
  • CV
  • Transcript
  • Name of recommender (must be one of your Dissertation Advisors)

Recommendation

All applicants are required to secure a recommendation from a Dissertation Advisor. Your recommender must submit a letter of recommendation via the Synar Fellowship Recommender Form no later than Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 11:59pm. Applicants are responsible for conveying these instructions to their recommender.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee in early December. Selected fellowship recipients will be notified in mid-December 2024, and the financial award issued in January 2025. Recipients will be invited to share their research at the Percy Synar Award Ceremony and Reception, held in February 2025.