Research Fellowship Application

APPLICATION PACKAGE

1) Completed Cover Form and Curriculum Vitae.
2) Two signed letters of recommendation are required from both academic references. One letter must originate from a faculty member or colleague who knows your work well; the second letter, from your department chairperson, dean, or organization director who presides over your department, or in the case of an independent researcher, a former faculty mentor. The letters of recommendation must be drafted on an official university/college or business letterhead and submitted to the Foundation via email/PDF from the recommender or enclosed in the completed application package.
3) Two additional references who can be contacted by the Fellowship Review Committee.
4) A detailed description of approximately 700+ words (single-spaced) explaining the aims, rationale, and work to date on the research project.
5) A one-page work plan outlining the timetable for the research, specifying where the research will be conducted, what resources will be used, and specific goals for the term of the fellowship.
6) A minimum one-page bibliography covering the research topic.
7) A budget page detailing projected expenses including a list of additional sources of support that have already been secured or are being sought.
8) Send your application package PDF attachments to: office@etruscanfoundation.org. Please identify applicant and program in the subject line.
Applications received after the published application deadline date will be disqualified.

TERMS

The Etruscan Foundation Research Fellowship recipient is expected to:
1) Sign a Letter of Agreement prior to receiving the Fellowship award funds. Submit a detailed accounting of expenses for which The Etruscan Foundation award funds were used within sixty days after the conclusion of the research project. Report and return any unused portion of the Fellowship to The Etruscan Foundation within 30 days of completing the program.
2) Submit a report (1200 words minimum/single spaced with illustrations) detailing the major activities and findings during the term of the Fellowship within sixty days (60) after the conclusion of the project. If a publication is imminent, please include appropriate bibliographic information.
3) Notify the Foundation office of any changes in the Research project or program that takes place after the Fellowship is awarded.
4) Contact the Etruscan Foundation if unable to initiate or perform the research work for which the Fellowship has been awarded.
5) Acknowledge The Etruscan Foundation in any published work resulting from sponsored activities.
8) Advisory Board members of The Etruscan Foundation and adjunct faculty are ineligible to apply for this Fellowship opportunity.

Cover Form – Research Fellowship

Name of Applicant*

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Last

Country of Citizenship:*

Current Academic Status:*

Employment Status:*

Academic/Work Office Address*

Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country

Office Phone*

Home Address*

Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country

Home Phone/Cell*

Email*

Preferred Contact Address*

Work/Office

Home

Research Field Site*

Field Site Contact Points:*

Dates of Proposed Study:*

Letters of Recommendation Information

Name of individual providing letter of recommendation #1 (Faculty Member of Colleague)*

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Last

Affiliation*

Address of recommending individual #1:*

Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country

Email of recommending individual #1*

Phone number of recommending individual #1*

Reference Letter #1 submitted by me*

Yes

No

Letter #1 submitted directly by referee*

Yes

No

Name of individual providing letter of recommendation #2 (Department Chairperson/Dean-Director-Mentor)*

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Last

Affiliation for recommending individual #2

Address of recommending individual #2:*

Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country

Email of recommending individual #2*

Phone number of recommending individual #2*

Reference Letter #2 submitted by me*

Yes

No

Reference Letter #2 submitted directly by referee*

Yes

No

Additional Reference Name (1)

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Last

Affiliation (1)

Address of Additional Reference (1)

Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country

Email of Additional Reference (1)

Phone of Additional Reference (1)

Name of Additional Reference (2)

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Last

Affiliation (2)

Address of Additional Reference (2)

Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country

Email of Additional Reference (2)

Phone of Additional Reference (2)

Checklist

Application cover form complete

CV emailed

2 signed letters of recommendation emailed

Research project description emailed

Project bibliography, timetable and budget emailed

All attachments sent in pdf format.

Email all attachments directly to office@etruscanfoundation.org. Please identify applicant name and program in the subject line.

A Fellowship Program for PhD Candidates (ABD), PhD Independent Researchers and PhD Untenured Faculty

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Cover Form – Research Fellowship

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