Overview
Opportunity Description
The IES Graduate Research Grant is available to graduate students in any field of study whose research is focused on the study of Europe.
Criteria
- Quality of the research proposal within the field
- Validity and feasibility of the project
- Research and professional qualifications
- Strength of academic performance and letter of recommendation
Requirements
- 4-5 page research proposal (double-spaced) with bibliography
- Project budget
- 1 letter of recommendation*
- Winners receive up to $4,000 in funding, distributed through their bursar account. The IES Graduate Research Grant application is conducted together with the Manon Michels and Michele Sicca Grant competitions. Candidates submit a single application and are automatically considered for each of the awards.
*The online application form requires applicants to provide the name and email address of a faculty and/or staff recommender. The online system automatically generates a notification email to the recommender with instructions on how to log in and upload a recommendation letter. The submission deadline for a letter of recommendation is March 8, 2027.
