Madelyn Lockhart Dissertation Fellowship

The Association for Academic Women (AAW) at the University of Florida has established the Madelyn Lockhart Dissertation Fellowship to honor an outstanding female graduate student. One fellowship in an amount up to $2,000 will be awarded to assist in the dissertation phase of the doctoral degree. The recipient must be enrolled in dissertation credits for at least one semester (fall, spring or summer) after she is selected to receive the fellowship in spring 2007.

The award was established to recognize Dr. Madelyn Lockhart who served as Dean of the Graduate School and Dean of International Studies and Programs from 1985 to 1993, Associate Dean from 1981 to 1985 and Assistant Dean from 1973 to 1977 and 1979 to 1981. She aided students in many ways, including the implementation of a fellowship program to assist students working on their dissertations.

Eligibility Requirements

The applicant must be a full-time or full-time equivalent doctoral degree candidate (as defined by the Graduate School) at the University of Florida who has completed her doctoral course work. She should also have passed the qualifying exam and be ready to write her dissertation. Preference will be given to women in the later stages of their dissertation research.

A nomination can come from a faculty member or from the candidate herself, and are welcome from candidates in any Ph.D. program.

The application packet (hard copies of all materials) must include:

1. A cover letter with the title of the dissertation, the department, the name of the doctoral advisor, the date of completion of qualifying exams and the expected graduation date.
2. A three to five page proposal (double-spaced, not including a list of references) describing the dissertation, its potential importance and its relevance to the field of study.
3. Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the committee chair. The chair’s letter should include a statement concerning the applicant's progress toward the degree.
4. An official graduate transcript.
5. A current vitae with contact information including an email address, telephone number and mailing address.
6. As part of the evaluation process, the selection committee will review the fellowship awardees demonstrated achievement to date and promise in her chosen field.

Note: The dissertation proposal must be approved by the applicant’s graduate committee prior to submission of an application.

Award Selection and Procedures

Deadline: 4pm, Monday January 29, 2007

Submit Applications to:

Madelyn Lockhart Dissertation Fellowship Committee
C/O Center for Women's Studies and Gender Research
200 Ustler Hall
PO BOX 117352
Gainesville, FL 32611

A faculty committee will evaluate the applications. Committee members are selected by the Executive Committee of AAW and the director of the Center for Women's Studies and Gender Research. They will represent the physical and social sciences, humanities, and professional programs.

The award will be presented at the Women's History Month Reception that will be held in March 2007.

Questions about the fellowship application process should be sent to Dr.Carol Kem at carokem@ufl.edu

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