Center for Global Studies Nielson
Graduate Fellowship for Excellence in the Study of International
Energy and Sustainability of Natural Resources
The Nielson Graduate Excellence Fellowship will be awarded to one outstanding graduate student
with a strong record of academic excellence completing a thesis or dissertation project focusing on
internationally-oriented topics related to energy and sustainability of natural resources.
Priority will be given to those who demonstrate an interdisciplinary and international
breadth in his/her course of study which promotes development of the human resources and
know-how required to solve critical energy and natural resource challenges faced by society.
Candidates are considered based on the extent to which the candidate has demonstrated the
commitment and potential to make a significant contribution to his or her field via the international
research project that (s)he is completing. This graduate fellowship represents a partnership between
the Center for Global Studies and the School of Energy Resources to promote interdisciplinary
academic and research programs in a broad range of disciplines across UW. One graduate student
will be eligible for the $10,000 award for one semester for Spring 2015. Application Deadline is
September 15, 2014. Questions can be addressed to Dr. Stephanie Anderson, Associate Director,
Center for Global Studies, redhead@uwyo.edu or 766-3121.
Incomplete and late applications will NOT be accepted!
Eligibility and Criteria:
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Cumulative GPA at time of application: 3.50
All applicants must be degree-seeking students during the semester the fellowship is awarded.
Applicants must have at least 18 hours of directed coursework completed or in progress and be
enrolled as a UW student at the time of application.
UW students from any college involved in a research project with significant focus on
international energy or sustainability of natural resources may apply.
Students must outline their research project design, explain the project’s potential for academic
excellence, and explain the significant contribution the research project makes to the energyrelated and sustainability of natural resources knowledge base and how it addresses critical
energy and natural resource challenges faced by society.
Demonstrated financial need may also be considered.
Applicants will have their initial written applications screened; select students may be chosen for
interviews. Interviews, if necessary, will determine final awardees.
Faculty may nominate students for this award; nominated students will choose whether to
complete the application process.
The fellowship recipient will be asked to engage in public programming which explains his/her
research to the UW community, the state of Wyoming, and/or within their professional field of
study. A one-page report is due to the Center for Global Studies at the end of the semester in
which the award is given.
Application requirements:
1. Completion and submission of this Center for Global Studies Graduate Fellowship
application form.
2. A one-page essay describing the research project underway, including a brief abstract or
executive summary of your research project, and specific status of the project including
anticipated date of completion.
3. A one-page essay describing your academic and professional goals and how they will be
impacted by your research project, including how the thesis/dissertation research has put you
in a position to impact the future of your field of study. In this essay, please explain how your
research project has positioned you to further your knowledge of your academic field and
how it addresses a critical energy/sustainability of natural resources challenge faced by
society.
4. A copy of an unofficial transcript
5. A proposed set of activities that will be pursued to help disseminate your research results to
the UW community, the state of Wyoming, or your professional field of study.
6. One recommendation letter from your academic advisor or a faculty member familiar with
the specifics of your research project. This letter should address specifically your ability to
finish this project in the proposed semester of funding. It should not be a generic letter
written for general recommendation purposes. Faculty should be asked to email their letters
directly to intstudy.uw@uwyo.edu, separately from your application to be received by the
respective deadline.
7. A one-page report is due to the Center for Global Studies two weeks after the student
completes his/her internship or research fieldwork. All grant recipients will be asked to
engage in public programming which explains the internship/research results to the UW
community, the state of Wyoming, or within your professional field of study.
All of the above should be submitted as ONE electronic .doc, .docx, or .pdf file and emailed
to: intstudy.uw@uwyo.edu. The application deadline is September 15, 2014. ONLY
electronic submissions will be accepted. Please ensure ALL information is in ONE file.
Center for Global Studies Graduate Fellowship Application
Form
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The graduate fellowship application should be submitted as ONE electronic .doc, .docx, or
.pdf file and emailed to: intstudy.uw@uwyo.edu. The application deadline is September 15,
2014. ONLY electronic submissions will be accepted. Please ensure ALL information is in
ONE file.