FAQ
1. Is the expectation that there would be a full-time commitment to research?
The preference might be for full time, but there might be special circumstances where less than full time might be desirable.
2. I am currently in Europe and want to do my work here. Am I eligible to apply?
A candidate may be from any country and of any nationality but must currently be in the US or Canada. She must be a legal resident or resident alien of the US or Canada.
3. When will funding begin? Can it start in January rather than September?
Funding may begin in January rather than September. We anticipate making payments in quarterly installments.
4. Does the mentor have to be at the same institution? Do I need a letter from the mentor?
No, the mentor does not have to be at the same institution, however, the letter from the mentor should state that they do intend to mentor the applicant and give some sort of plan for doing so.
The applicant will certainly need an affiliation with the institution during the period of the scholarship and it would be nice if this were an ongoing relationship. We want to be sure that the institution is willing to accept the award (payments will be made to the institution not the individual) and will not charge any overhead. The representative of the institution could be the chair or dean or provost or president, just so there is someone in the academic chain of command who supports the applicant. Some department chairs change on July 1, so please be sure that whoever is named is aware that you are applying.
7. May I budget in money to help pay a graduate student to collaborate with me on the project?
Yes, you may include a stipend for a grad student to work with you.
8. I am a post doc now. Am I eligible to apply for this scholarship?
This scholarship is not really intended to extend the post-doctoral period. It is intended to assist women who have had to interrupt existing research careers and who now wish to return to those careers.
The preference might be for full time, but there might be special circumstances where less than full time might be desirable.
2. I am currently in Europe and want to do my work here. Am I eligible to apply?
A candidate may be from any country and of any nationality but must currently be in the US or Canada. She must be a legal resident or resident alien of the US or Canada.
3. When will funding begin? Can it start in January rather than September?
Funding may begin in January rather than September. We anticipate making payments in quarterly installments.
4. Does the mentor have to be at the same institution? Do I need a letter from the mentor?
No, the mentor does not have to be at the same institution, however, the letter from the mentor should state that they do intend to mentor the applicant and give some sort of plan for doing so.
5. Do you need a letter from the sponsoring institution, too?
Yes, we would like a letter from them as well, to be sure that everyone is supportive of your application and your work.
The applicant will certainly need an affiliation with the institution during the period of the scholarship and it would be nice if this were an ongoing relationship. We want to be sure that the institution is willing to accept the award (payments will be made to the institution not the individual) and will not charge any overhead. The representative of the institution could be the chair or dean or provost or president, just so there is someone in the academic chain of command who supports the applicant. Some department chairs change on July 1, so please be sure that whoever is named is aware that you are applying.
7. May I budget in money to help pay a graduate student to collaborate with me on the project?
Yes, you may include a stipend for a grad student to work with you.
8. I am a post doc now. Am I eligible to apply for this scholarship?
This scholarship is not really intended to extend the post-doctoral period. It is intended to assist women who have had to interrupt existing research careers and who now wish to return to those careers.
