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MacMillan Center Fellowship Info Sessions:
Friday, October 13, 2023, at 1:30 pm - https://yale.zoom.us/j/96391224526
Friday, November 10, 2023, at 12:00 pm - https://yale.zoom.us/j/98673024577
The Georges Lurcy Trust will provide one fellowship during the academic year to a Yale Graduate or Doctoral student of exceptional merit whose dissertation addresses an aspect of French Studies and requires a year of research in Europe, specifically France. The amount of the stipend for is expected to cover a twelve month period.
Applicants must register for this competition using the Yale Grants & Fellowships database and upload the following application materials directly to the database in advance of the submission deadline.
• Dissertation abstract, if a PhD student (up to five pages, double-spaced), including a justification of methodology and potential contribution to the field
• Detailed plan regarding specific dissertation research and writing to be completed in France during the fellowship (up to one page, double-spaced)
• Academic CV
• Attestation of sufficient language proficiency (see FAQ #7).
• A copy of your most recent transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if awarded an official transcript will be required (Yale +any other universities attended).
In addition, the applicant will need to indicate the names and e-mail addresses of two Yale faculty members (including the dissertation advisor) who will provide letters of reference. Students should post this information to the database at least three weeks in advance of the submission deadline to allow the faculty adequate time to provide references.
Supplemental Material: Dissertation abstract (if applicable)