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The Ethan M. Posner Fellowship is open to first- and second-year students from all majors of the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences (KSAS) who share Ethan\u2019s passion for research and determination to make a difference in the world. Two fellows \u2013 one in the natural sciences and one in the arts, humanities, or social sciences \u2013 will receive up to $11,000 each to fund an independent research project of their own design. Fellowship funds may be spent on research costs which may include summer living expenses, travel, equipment, supplies, and use of archives or laboratories. Fellows will focus on their undergraduate fields of specialization to pursue one or more intensive research projects, crafted in conjunction with URSCA staff and their faculty mentor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Graduating fellows are required to present the results of their research to the Johns Hopkins community at the annual URSCA Symposium, held in the spring. Additionally, a portion of each fellow\u2019s award must be dedicated to the dissemination of their research at a professional conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fellowship Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ethan M. Posner Fellowship will be awarded to two candidates who exemplify the following three qualities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applications require a project proposal, including a budget and timeline; a personal statement; a CV\/resume; one letter of recommendation; an unofficial transcript; and a one-page reflective essay. Selected finalists will also be interviewed by URSCA staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Proposal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The project proposal should include a title, abstract, background, problem\/question, literature review, goals, methods, references, and detailed budget. There is no preferred time period or duration for the project. The proposed project should be executed during your enrollment as an undergraduate at JHU and must be completed by the end of the Fellow\u2019s graduating semester. Please see full proposal guidelines here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Personal Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The personal statement should explore your own interests and abilities with a focus on demonstrating how your proposed project will create a profound impact on you and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reflective Essay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a one-page essay (up to 500 words), please reflect on \u00a0the ways in which you give of yourself at Hopkins and beyond. You might share anecdotes about your participation in civic-minded, charitable, or social justice related clubs, organizations, or volunteer opportunities. Or you might express your sense of community care through descriptions of less formalized but still impactful involvement in supporting neighbors, mentoring peers, or otherwise improving the lives of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Letter of Recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The letter should address your ability to pursue the proposed project and your fulfillment of the three criteria of the Ethan M. Posner Fellowship (desire to change the world, vibrant energy and passion, and community care).<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Apply<\/strong>\n
To Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Submit a pre-application by October 28, 2024 (optional but strongly recommended), and a final application by December 9, 2024<\/strong>. Click here for an overview of the application process<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n