Carleton College invites juniors to apply for the CGRS Junior Research Fellowships. If you have a research project that explores global or regional issues and you are interested in expanding it, you could receive up to $5000 to support your work.
The fellowships aim to support students engaged in projects that explore local, regional, national, or international issues with global implications. Priority is given to projects stemming from an OCS program (both domestic and international). The fellowship provides funding to help students deepen their research, and applicants may also request funding for language study related to their research.Carleton College is a prestigious private liberal arts institution founded in 1866. Renowned for its commitment to a broad-based education, Carleton emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication, preparing students for diverse career paths rather than narrow specializations.
Carleton College Information
Established in 1866, Carleton College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Northfield (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Carleton College is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Carleton College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 153 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
Applicants should submit the following materials, to Anna Hagen via email (all materials should be in a single email, except for recommendation letters):
- CGRS Cover Sheet
- Project Proposal (2 pages, single-spaced)
- Budget (1 page detailing all proposed expenses)
- Personal Statement (1 page)
- Unofficial Transcript
- Two Faculty Recommendations (submitted directly by the faculty)