Department of Anthropology
2008
Franz Boas and Pritzker Summer Scholars:
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH GRANTS
Through the generosity of the Pritzker family and an anonymous donor, students may apply for funding of
any anthropological research, including research in the subfields of linguistics, archaeology, ethnology, and
biological anthropology. The Department of Anthropology will consider applications for support of three
types of full-time research-related activities:
1. Independent Research - Students work with an Anthropology faculty member to plan, conduct and
analyze results from a student-defined research topic.
application deadline: February 12th, 2008
awards announced: by March 14th, 2008
2. Faculty Mentored Research- Students work with an Anthropology faculty to plan, conduct and analyze
results from a student-defined research topic in that faculty’s area of research.
application deadline: February 12th, 2007
awards announced: by March 14th, 2008
3. Training – Student majors gain skills related to Anthropology in anticipation of applying those skills in
future research projects. Comparable training must not be available at Stanford.
application deadline: February 12th, 2008
awards announced: by March 14th, 2008
Usually these grants are awarded for field research conducted in the summer, but other schedules will be
considered.
The exact number of grants awarded will vary from year to year depending on the quality of applications
submitted and the funds available. Priority will be given to Independent and Faculty-Mentored Research
proposals. Pritzker Summer Scholars will receive a stipend of up to $1,000 and an additional amount for
round-trip transportation costs to the site. Franz Boas Summer Scholars will receive an amount to cover their
expenses, travel costs and a summer-earnings offset. (The committee will decide which type of grant each
student receives.)
Applying for an INDEPENDENT Research Grant
Eligibility: All Stanford undergraduates who will be returning to Stanford the following Autumn Quarter as
undergraduates or co-terminal students are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to honors candidates
majoring in Anthropology.
Requirements:
1. Students must work with an Anthropology faculty advisor – before, during and after the research
period.
2. Students must also apply for a URO grant for the same research project
3. If appropriate, students must also apply for and receive Human Subjects approval.
4. Grant recipients must enroll for credit in pre- and post-fieldwork seminars offered by the Department
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5. Grant recipients must produce a substantial written result, such as an honors or co-term thesis.
6. Pritzker Summer Scholars must write a letter to the donor explaining briefly how their grant funds will
be used and how this project will contribute to the student’s education and future goals.
Application Materials: (Descriptions of these items can be found below.)
1. Anthropology undergraduate research grants application cover page
2. research proposal with title (no more than 3 pages)
3. itinerary and list of contacts (no more than 1 page)
4. budget (no more than 1 page)
5. qualifications for carrying out the study (no more than 1 page)
6. transcript and resumé
7. TWO letters of recommendation, at least one from an Anthropology faculty member
Applying for a FACULTY MENTORED Research Grant
Eligibility: All Stanford undergraduates who will be returning to Stanford the following Autumn Quarter as
undergraduates or co-terminal students, are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to honors candidates
majoring in Anthropology.
Requirements:
1. Students must work with an Anthropology faculty advisor – before, during and after the research
period.
2. Grant recipients must produce a substantial written result, such as an honors or co-term thesis.
3. Pritzker Summer Scholars must write a letter to the donor explaining briefly how their grant funds will
be used and how this project will contribute to the student’s education and future goals.
4. Students doing relatively independent post-research writing may be required to enroll for credit in the
post-fieldwork seminar offered by Anthropology.
Application Materials: (Descriptions of these items can be found below.)
1. Anthropology undergraduate research grants application cover page
2. research proposal with title (no more than 3 pages)
3. itinerary (no more than 1 page)
4. budget (no more than 1 page)
5. qualifications for carrying out the study (no more than 1 page)
6. transcript and resumé
7. one letter of recommendation, from the Anthropology faculty mentor
Applying for a Research TRAINING Grant
Eligibility: Only Stanford undergraduates majoring in the Anthropological Sciences degree program in
Anthropology who will be returning after the period of training to Stanford as undergraduates or co-terminal
students are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to students who plan to use these skills in future
independent or faculty-mentored research projects.
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Requirements:
1. Grant recipients must produce a final report about the training activity and may also be asked to give a
presentation on the skill/language that they learned.
2. Pritzker Summer Scholars must write a letter to the donor explaining briefly how their grant funds will
be used and how this training will contribute to the student’s education and future goals.
Application Materials: (Descriptions of these items can be found below.)
1. Anthropology undergraduate research grants application cover page
2. training proposal with title (no more than 3 pages)
3. itinerary (no more than 1 page)
4. budget (no more than 1 page)
5. qualifications for completing the training program (no more than 1 page)
6. transcript and resumé
7. proof of application to the training program and news of acceptance (as soon as available)
8. TWO letters of recommendation, at least one from an Anthropology faculty member
Description of Required Application Materials
The research proposal should describe the specific goal of the research and its relation to a larger
anthropological issue. It should outline the methodology of the project, plans for analysis, and the format for
writing up the research results. (For faculty mentored research, the student’s role in conducting and writing up
the research should be clearly explained.)
The training proposal should describe the training program and its relation to the student’s future educational
goals. It should indicate that the student explored possibilities for such training at Stanford, and it should
outline the form of the final report, such as a written paper or poster board for public display.
The itinerary should give a schedule with specific dates for travel and data collection (or training) and a
schedule with monthly goals for analysis and write-up. Generally, grant recipients spend 6 to 8 weeks in data
collection.
The list of contacts should list names and contact information for people at Stanford and at the site of data
collection who will be available for consultation and help (via e-mail, phone or in person) during the period of
data collection. (Indicate which of these people can serve as a local contact in case of emergency.)
The budget should itemize all expected expenses, such as for travel, room, board, research materials
(including photocopying), research assistance (including a translator), training program fees, etc. Students are
urged to look for inexpensive and safe alternatives. If expenses exceed available funding, students should
indicate where else they are applying for funds (e.g., URO or area study grants). NOTE: Students should
submit the SAME budget to Anthropology and other funding sources.
The description of qualifications should explain how past coursework, extra-curricular activities and/or
language abilities prepare the student to conduct this particular research project or training program.
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Franz Boas and Pritzker Summer Scholars:
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH GRANTS
APPLICATION COVER PAGE
Please check the type of grant for which you are applying:
Independent Research: _____
Faculty Mentored Research: _____
Training: _____
Please submit an original and three copies of your application.
Name:______________________________________________ Student ID: _______________________
Local Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________
Local Phone:____________________________ E-mail address:_________________________________
Whom should we contact in case of an emergency? ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Major and Area of Concentration: _________________________________________________________
Year at Stanford: __________________ Expected Date of Graduation: ___________________________
Do you need a summer earnings offset to carry out the proposed project or program? _________
Have you been accepted to the honors program in ANTHSCI? __________
Are you a coterm student? ____ If yes: bachelor’s field ______________ master’s field _____________
Name(s) of Recommenders (with e-mail addresses or phone numbers):
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Please check all of the following as they apply to you:
I expect to enroll AND be in residence at the home campus of Stanford for the following quarters:
Spring 2008____
Autumn 2008 _____ Winter 2009 ______ Spring 2009 _____
_____ I realize that all travel arrangements are fully my own responsibility.
_____ I do not need a passport OR _____ I already have a passport valid for 6 months beyond my return
date (as required by US law) OR _____ I will apply for (or renew) my passport well before my
scheduled departure date.
_____ I understand that it is my responsibility to arrange for accident, health and equipment insurance (if
applicable) for the time period of my travels.
My plans do _____ or do not _____ require Human Subjects approval. If required, I realize it is my
responsibility to apply for approval well in advance of the time I plan to leave to conduct research.
I hereby apply for an Undergraduate Research Grant for 2007-2008. The information I have given in this
application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
___________________________________________________
Signature
All application materials must be submitted by Tuesday, February 12th to :
Alissa Bernstein, Undergraduate Student Services Coordinator, Anthropology, Bldg 50, Room 51E
Stanford University (mail code 2034) Stanford, CA 94305-2034