EDWARD HILDEBRAND GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

The EDWARD HILDEBRAND FELLOWSHIP FUND for BERKELEY has been established from the bequest of Edward Eric Hildebrand, MD, born and trained in Canada and formerly of Fresno, California, in support of graduate students pursuing a course of study in a field related to the Canadian Studies Program. The fellowship program will be administered by the Canadian Studies Program and its parent body International and Area Studies. Decisions about awards will be made by the holder of the Thomas Garden Barnes Chair in Canadian Studies in consultation with other Canadian Studies faculty. For application process see below.

ELIGIBILITY
The fellowship competition is open to graduate students of any citizenship enrolled at Berkeley whose research focuses primarily or comparatively on Canada. The applicant should demonstrate the potential for excellent scholarship and describe a project which will contribute to knowledge about Canada and/or the Canadian-U.S. relationship. Funds may be requested for travel, research, or maintenance costs, as appropriate to the stage of the student’s research program.

It is anticipated that several fellowships per year may be awarded, in the range of $5,000 – 10,000.  Fellowships may be awarded for more than one year but a new application will be required each year. Students will be required to submit a brief report of progress made under the grant. Students who have received Hildebrand support in the past may reapply.

The Program adheres to the cap on stipends set by the Graduate Division, which in 2009 is $25,000 total for all fellowships awarded, excluding those specifically earmarked for tuition and travel.

DEADLINES
For 2009 Summer, contact the Assistant Director Rita Ross ASAP (see contact information below).
For 2009-2010 Fall-Spring academic year funding, open application period through June 30, 2009, for this year only.  

Edward Hildebrand Graduate Fellowship Fund for Berkeley

APPLICATION for 2009-2010

The Canadian Studies Program invites applications from graduate students in good standing at UC Berkeley for the Edward Hildebrand Graduate Fellowship for summer 2009 or academic year 2009-2010. Applicants should mail or email the following to Dr. Rita Ross (address below)  as soon as possible.

• A brief (approximately 2-3 pages) proposal indicating the student’s degree goal, research plan, and need for fellowship support.
• A budget, showing other sources of support if applicable.
• A transcript (unofficial copy OK).
• A current CV, including email address.
• A letter of recommendation from the student’s graduate advisor. This letter may be sent under separate cover if the advisor prefers.

Canadian Studies Program
attn: Dr. Rita Ross
University of California at Berkeley
2223 Fulton St. # 2324
Berkeley CA 94720-2324
(510) 642-0531
rjross@berkeley.edu

Last updated 04/24/09:rr