RALPH J. BUNCHE CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
SUMMER HUMANITIES INSTITUTE (SHI) at UCLA
June 21 through August 15, 2009
PROGRAM PURPOSE:
The program will provide two core activities:
1) Instruction in new humanistic scholarship from the perspectives of African American Studies
2) Workshops to enhance preparation for graduate school (topics include conducting independent research,
the application process, funding graduate school, and preparing a CV)
ELIGIBILITY:
* Juniors, seniors, and students who have just completed a BA who have not yet begun their first year of
a graduate school program.
* Students who may want to pursue an MA or PhD in the Humanities or Social Sciences (e.g., History,
English, Art History, Political Science, Afro-American Studies, Women’s Studies, and Sociology).
*Areas not eligible: Law, Psychology, Science, Business and other social science fields not listed above.
* Students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are strongly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application materials must be submitted to the UCLA Graduate Division. Links for applications can be
found at: www.bunche.ucla.edu/SHI/Application_Process.html or
www.gdnet.ucla.edu/asis/srp/srpintro.htm
DEADLINE:
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FEBRUARY 5, 2009
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE:
*
The following expenses are covered by UCLA: transportation (up to $450), lodging, and meals.
Stipend also paid.
For more information, please contact:
SHI Program Coordinator
UCLA Bunche Center for African American Studies
(310) 206-5500
shi@bunche.ucla.edu
www.bunchecenter.ucla.edu