Eligibility

Eligible graduate students must be enrolled full-time in any MSU college, be in good academic standing, and be making progress toward a terminal degree in their field.

Those applying for a CLAC Graduate Fellowship must also have (near) native fluency in any language other than English. Candidates with experience teaching undergraduates, experience working in the fellowship area to which they are applying, and whose work is likely to further RCAH’s mission and vision will be given higher consideration.

Expectations

Each fellow receives a stipend of $3,250/semester to help support research project expenses, professional development workshops, and/or travel to professional conferences.

Graduate Fellowship Recipients do not receive benefits or tuition reimbursement as part of the award, but the award can be held in addition to other MSU assistantships. You must be enrolled during the semester(s) that you receive funding.

Continuation of any fellowship is contingent upon fulfilling the responsibilities of the program that will be outlined in the first meeting of the academic year. Responsibilities include attending a weekly seminar/meeting that will meet, in-person, on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in Snyder Hall throughout the academic year.

For further information or questions, please see the RCAH website or contact Alyssa Briones or Professor Monberg.

Requirements

A completed application form that includes:
- The applicant’s information
- The fellowship program to which you are applying
- The name and email of the applicant’s graduate advisor or department chair who will be providing a recommendation
PDF versions of the following (to be uploaded via the form):
1. A curriculum vitae
2. An essay (maximum 600 words) that explains 1) the fellowship program to which you are applying, 2) your reasons for applying, 3 your professional goals, and 4) how participation will help you achieve those goals.
A Recommendation Form (download here, see last page) to be completed by the applicant’s graduate advisor or department chair and sent under separate cover to Alyssa Briones.

Deadline

Fellowships Open Until Filled. The Selection Committee will begin reviewing applications on April 18, 2025 with preference given to applications received by April 11, 2025.

Residential College for Arts & Humanities Fellows