Economics Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellowship
The Economics Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellowship provides support for one graduating senior or one recent graduate from Reed's economics department each year to participate in an economics related program or position that would otherwise be unfunded.
This fellowship is offered by the Economics Department and administered by the Center for Life Beyond Reed.
Application Deadline
Wednesday May 1st, 2024 at 12 PM noon
Eligibility
Applicants must
- be economics majors;
- be a current Reed senior who will graduate this May, or a Reed alum who graduated on or after December 2022;
- have already been offered admission or a placement or position;
- not have been a previous recipient of the Economics Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellowship.
Eligible Opportunities
The fellowship is intended to support one year of a full-time post-baccalaureate research experience to further the field of economics.
Eligible programs or positions need to be economics-related, unpaid or unfunded, and include:
- Graduate level study
- Post-baccalaureate programs or positions
- Unpaid positions with nonprofits or with government agencies
Unfunded opportunities will be given priority for funding. Underfunded programs or positions will only be considered if there are no eligible unfunded applicants.
Applicants are required to have already been accepted to their degree program or been offered a position or placement to apply for this fellowship.
Eligible opportunities should include full time work or enrollment over a period of time that is approximately equivalent to an academic year (or longer).
Benefits
This fellowship will provide $40,000 in funding for one fellow each year, and funds will be distributed directly to the recipient. No further funds are available, and fellows may not reapply for further funding from this fellowship.
Fellows may opt to receive the funds in two payments, or as a lump sum. The college is not required to report this award to the IRS; however, all or a portion of this award may be taxable based on your personal income tax situation. Reed College does not provide tax advice, and fellows are advised to consult a qualified tax professional to determine the appropriate tax treatment.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will use the following criteria to evaluate applications:
- Connection to field of study or career goals
- Experience or qualifications or preparation to be successful in the experience
- Carefulness, quality, and thoughtfulness of plan
- Articulation of learning outcomes of the experience
Graduate courses or degree programs that are longer than one year in length are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged in the selection process.
To Apply
The application consists of uploading your application documents in Handshake, and submitting an offer letter or proof of admission to CLBR by email at clbrfellowships@reed.edu.
Application Documents
Please package the following three application documents into one PDF, and upload that in Handshake. Package them in the order listed below. Adobe offers a webtool for merging PDFs, and this can also be done in Adobe Acrobat and Apple Preview.
1. Resume
A current resume or a CV. This should not exceed two letter size pages in length with a minimum 10 pt font.
2. Reed Transcript
Include your Reed transcript. Either an official one or an unofficial one will suffice. You can download an unofficial transcript in IRIS in the Student Information section in the Documents tab.
3. Statement
A statement of no more than 1000 words. It should describe your research interests and aspirations beyond this experience, and your plan for the year of work or study, including details about the program or position and the planned activities. How will this experience stretch you and bring you closer to your academic and/or career goals? What do you plan to do after this experience, and how will this year prepare you for future leadership in the field of economics?
Offer Letter or Proof of Admission
If you are enrolling in a degree program or educational program, proof of admission to the program is required with your application. If you will be working in a research position, then proof of the offer for the position is required with your application. These should be sent via email to clbrfellowships@reed.edu and are due by the application deadline. If you have any questions about what to send please ask at the same email address.
Next Steps
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee formed by CLBR, and applicants should receive a decision by email within 1–2 weeks of the application deadline.
Applicants selected as fellows will need to provide proof of enrollment or acceptance of a position to CLBR staff before receiving funds. Fellows will also need to agree to terms and conditions related to this fellowship and may be asked to provide written materials to aid the college with publicity and stewardship. Funds will be dispersed via direct deposit or check, and may be split into two disbursements if desired.
Applicants who are not selected may apply in future years, for as long as they remain eligible.
Questions? Please contact clbrfellowships@reed.edu