The American Indian Studies Program at Michigan State University
invites applications for the 2009-2010 Pre-Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship 
Award in American Indian Studies 

The fellowship award provides office space, access to Michigan State 
University's outstanding library and computing facilities and to the faculty 
involved in the American Indian Studies Program, benefits for the year, and 
a substantial stipend. 

Applicants must be finished with all doctoral work but the dissertation, 
actively working in American Indian Studies, and committed to a career in 
Native Studies. It is expected that the Fellow will complete the 
dissertation during the award year.  Applicants may be pursuing the Ph.D. 
degree in any discipline or area offered at Michigan State University. 

The successful applicant will be required to teach one course and will 
affiliate with a department or program in one of the university's colleges, 
as well as participate in activities of the American Indian Studies Program. 
The Fellow must reside in the East Lansing, Michigan area for the duration 
of the fellowship. 

Award Period:  MSU Fiscal Year, July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010 

Application Deadline:  February 1, 2009 

Application Requirements: 

 * Complete contact information, including e-mail, phone, and address
 * Cover letter detailing background, coursework, training and future plans 
in American Indian Studies, including any work with Native groups, 
organizations, or communities.
 * Curriculum Vita
 * 5 to 10 page dissertation proposal
 * Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
 * 3 letters of support from faculty on doctoral committee; one should be 
from your chair, indicating your ability to complete the dissertation by the 
end of the award period. 

Applications should be sent to: 

American Indian Studies Program
414 Baker Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI  48824 

If you have questions or need further information, please use the contact 
information below, thanks! 

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Megan McCullen
Graduate Assistant
American Indian Studies
PhD Candidate in Anthropology
American Indian Studies Program
414 Baker Hall
(517)432-2193
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http://aisp.msu.edu 

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