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Department of Sociology

Apply for the George Croft Williams Research Fellowship

Would you like to acquire research experience? Consider applying for the George Croft Williams Research Fellowship and receive a grant of $1,500 to assist with your independent research.

Who can apply?

  • Sociology majors with a minimum GPA of 3
  • Must have completed 30 credit hours (at least sophomore classification)
  • Cannot be planning to graduate during the Spring or Summer 2023 semester

How do I get started?

  • Identify a Sociology faculty member you want to work with and discuss your ideas with them and interest in applying for the fellowship

How do I apply?

Email the following as one PDF to the Undergraduate Program Director, Jennifer Augustine at AUGUSTJM@mailbox.sc.edu:

    • Two-page proposal that states the question you want to ask and why it is important, the methods you will use, and your plan for conducting the research
    • Budget and budget justification describing your budget costs
    • Faculty letter of support discussing how you will work together on the project, what you will gain from the project, and your preparation (e.g., coursework)

How can I use the fellowship funds?

Funds may be used for supplies (computers not allowed), secondary data, software, participant incentives, conference travel, and statistics Salary not allowed.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by Friday, March 31, 2023 at 5:00 m.

 


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