Keck Center Fellowships
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Keck Center research fellowship?
A Keck Center fellowship is the opportunity to receive a grant ($1000) for a research project of your own
choosing. The project will encompass one academic year and will generate a research paper
(approximately 10 pages in length) due early in May.
One half of the award is payable in the fall semester after the awards are announced. The second half is
paid in February. The payment is taxable income.
What is required to apply?
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Applications are available at the Keck Center, Kravis Center, 3 Floor, or by link from www.cmc.edu/keck
>Fellowships, or you may request one by email from KeckCenter@cmc.edu. In addition to the brief
application, you will prepare a one page research proposal outlining your research project. A copy of your
transcript is also required (printout from CMC portal is sufficient).
You will need to obtain a Faculty Sponsor to sponsor your application. The role of the Faculty Sponsor is
to guide you in your proposal and to provide ongoing support and guidance of your research should your
fellowship be granted.
Can I apply for more than one fellowship?
Yes, however, only one fellowship will be awarded per student.
Do I have to be a CMC student to apply?
Yes.
Am I eligible for a fellowship as a freshman?
Yes.
Can I apply for a fellowship while studying abroad?
Yes, as long as you are under the supervision of or in collaboration with a CMC faculty member. Your
faculty sponsor can provide their approval of your application by email to us.
Can I apply if I have received a Keck Center fellowship in the past?
No.
Am I still eligible if I am not an IR, Government or Econ major?
Yes, as long as your research topic falls under the areas of study outlined in the announcement and on the
individual applications.
Is it possible to view previous Keck Center fellowship reports?
Yes, they are available on our website www.cmc.edu/keck >Fellowships or in the Keck Center Library,
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Kravis Center, 3 Floor. Please come by and we will be happy to direct you to them. They cannot be
removed from our library.
What happens to the Fellowship reports?
The reports are read by the Director of the Keck Center, Professor Minxin Pei copied, edited and posted to
our website and they are distributed to the sponsoring donor of each fellowship, as well as to the Keck
Center Board of Governors. The reports will be kept in our library for use by students and faculty. In
addition, you may be asked for a presentation of your report to occur in Spring at the Athenaeum small
dining room.
What should I do if I have other questions?
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Ask! Email us at KeckCenter@cmc.edu or come by the Keck Center (Athenaeum, 2 Floor) and ask! We
will be happy to supply any helpful information that we can.