The Tisch Library Graduate Fellowship in the Arts and Humanities provides a source of funding for MA, MFA, and PhD students conducting research over the summer for their qualifying paper, thesis or dissertation research. Special consideration will be given to nominees who are members of marginalized groups or whose research projects make contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in their field. Fellows receive:
- Stipend of $4000
- Designated study space in Tisch Library
- Ongoing consultation with a research librarian
The stipend will be paid in two installments: $3500 at the beginning of the summer semester, then $500 upon completion of a presentation in the early fall.
Eligibility
Could you be a fellow? Yes, if you meet the following criteria:
- You are a graduate student in the arts or humanities performing summer research for your qualifying paper, thesis, or dissertation. Specifically, graduate students nominated by the following departments are eligible:
- Classical Studies
- English
- History
- History of Art & Architecture
- Music
- Philosophy
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts @ Tufts
- Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies
- You are enrolled as a full-time student and in good academic standing as defined by the rules of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
Three students will be selected to receive fellowships. One fellowship will go to a master's student, one will go to a doctoral student, and the third may go to either.
Nomination Deadline
The nomination deadline for Summer 2022 fellowships has passed.
Nomination Process
Departments submit nominations on behalf of the student, so applicants should be in touch with their graduate program directors in advance of the deadline. Graduate programs nominating candidates will submit the following information:
- Nomination form from the Director of Graduate Studies attesting to the nominee’s eligibility and uploading all supporting documents
- Statement of purpose (1500–2000 words) from the student speaking to how their proposed research project meets the fellowship’s selection criteria
- Letter of recommendation from the faculty member advising the student's qualifying paper, thesis, or dissertation, speaking to how the student’s proposed research project meets the fellowship’s selection criteria
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will evaluate applications according to the following criteria:
- Clarity, completeness, and feasibility of the research plan for the duration of the fellowship
- Sophistication, originality, or unusual depth or breadth in the use of library collections, services, and expertise
Special consideration will be given to nominees who are members of marginalized groups or whose research projects make contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in their field.
Selection Committee
The selection committee includes the Director of the Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT), members of the CHAT Advisory Board, the Dean of the Graduate School (ex officio), and Tisch Library staff. The Director of CHAT Serves as chair.
Contact Chelcie Juliet Rowell or Micah Saxton for more information about the Graduate Fellowship.