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Shapiro Traveling Fellowship

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Deadline(s)

Campus Deadline: February 28 by 11:59 p.m. EST

Award Description

The Dorothy M. And Maurice C. Shapiro Traveling Fellowship enables students enrolled in enrolled in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the Elliott School of International Affairs, and the Milken Institute School of Public Health to carry out original and substantial intellectual, cultural, artistic or humanistic projects that will generally (but not exclusively) require travel abroad, and which otherwise might be impossible to undertake. Eligible projects may range from public service, to independent or sponsored research and writing, to artistic endeavors.

Award Benefits

Up to $16,000 will be available to fund all or part of a Shapiro Traveling Fellowship, depending on the proposed cost of the project.

Learn More & Apply

Learn more about completing a competitive application by scheduling a meeting with CUFR. The InfoReady application portal is your main source of information about this award and can be accessed by clicking the button below

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Details

Class Year
Junior
Senior
Discipline
Multiple
Language
English
Duration
Yearlong
Program Type
Public Service
Research
Study Abroad
Region
Africa
Asia
Central America
Europe
Middle East
North America
South America
GWU Sponsored?
Yes
GWU Endorsement Required?
No
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