How to Apply

To apply for the Hella Mears Fellowship, submit the following documents:

• Application form (opens Google document) 
• Letter of interest, maximum two pages (include information on your scholarly background, career goals, and how this summer support will advance your research agenda; also include a statement that no other summer stipend is available).
• Detailed project description, including research project title (up to 3 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font; also include information on the current status of the project, and whether or not it is to form the basis of your dissertation)
• Current CV
• Graduate transcript
• Two confidential letters of recommendation from U of M faculty (recommenders may submit letters electronically)

Applications will be reviewed by a committee of CGES-affiliated faculty from across the disciplines. Award decisions will be announced by April 15, 2022.