The James M. Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence
The Office of Distinguished Scholarships
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Leonard M. Rieser Fellowship in Science, Technology, and Global Security

The Fellowship will annually provide one-time awards of $2,500-$5,000 to between three and five undergraduate students, annually, seeking to explore the connections between science, technology, global security, and public policy (science students are especially encouraged to apply). It will be presented to students whose academic interests, extra-curricular activities, and career aspirations demonstrate a significant interest in the role of scientists in formulating public policy and in addressing global security policy challenges.

Visit the Leonard M. Rieser web site http://www.thebulletin.org/fellow/.

Eligibility

Any undergraduate student studying at a U.S. college or university is eligible to apply for the Rieser Fellowship. The Fellowship may be used over the course of one year to support academic research or professional development, in the United States or abroad.

Application

  1. A completed application form downloaded from the Rieser web site.
  2. A current resume.
  3. An 800-1,000 word narrative proposal describing the applicant's intended use of the Fellowship. Students must provide substantiation of the viability of the proposed project in the form of official letters of confirmation for internships, research and at proposed institutions, acceptance to conferences, etc.
  4. A 1-page (single-spaced) personal essay, explaining how the applicant would benefit from the Fellowship and the experience being proposed.
  5. A detailed project budget, indicating anticipated expenses.
  6. Two letters of recommendation from relevant faculty members at the applicant's college or university.

Prior to application, please notify George Lensing, Director, Office of Distinguished Scholarships, 207 Graham Memorial Hall, or email.

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