GSAS Summer Fellowship Application Components

FOR ALL SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS, INCLUDING THE GSAS PREDOCTORAL, ANDREW SAUTER, MAINZER, DUNN LEHRMAN, HOLMES, AND HORIZON

1. Project Description

  • 1 page, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman, 1 inch margins
  • Header format: Student Last Name, First Name, Department, N-Number
  • The project description should identify the specific research question, and the research being undertaken or type of information/data to be acquired. It should include the significance of the project for future dissertation research.

2. Budget Narrative

  • 1 page, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman, 1 inch margins
  • Header format: Student Last Name, First Name, Department, N-Number
  • One-page budget narrative justifying itemized budget request, advising of other sources of support and explaining why other funding is inadequate (other funding may include assistantships, GSAS Student Travel Grants, external grants, etc.) All proposed expenses for travel, lodging and subsistence must reflect economy fares and a moderate lifestyle suitable for a student in the country of travel. Grant recipients are expected to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodations, including passports, visas, tickets, and transfer of funds as necessary. Any proposal to modify the visit after the award is granted will be subject to prior approval by the Dean.

3. Schedule

  • Schedule for the planned research, including a timetable for completion of all other Ph.D. requirements.

4. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

5. NYU Transcript

  • Unofficial transcripts can be viewed and printed from Albert. Navigate to the “My Academics” section of the Student Center to generate. Select “View my unofficial transcript” from the dropdown bar and be sure your popup blocker is off on your browser.

6. One Letter of Reference

  • Must be from the applicant's thesis advisor. The thesis advisor must submit his/her signed letter of reference to the award portal. Note: Be aware of your department's internal deadline(s) when communicating with your letter writer.
  • Must assess the general quality of the applicant's graduate work, the expected contribution of the dissertation to the discipline, and the prospects for its publication either in whole or in part. 

HORIZON FELLOWSHIP-ONLY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

7. NYU Faculty Sponsor Letter 

  • One-page letter from NYU faculty sponsor describing the significance of the work. 
  • *If your NYU faculty sponsor is your NYU advisor, you do not need to submit an additional letter.

8. Host Institution Invitation Letter

  • Invitation from host institution or conference organizers attesting to scheduled dates, and in the case of a research project, supervision and availability of laboratory space.

9. Program or Conference Materials

  • Published program, conference or other relevant supporting materials (if applicable).