2023 Farrell Summer Experiential Learning Grant Application

2023 Farrell Summer Experiential Learning Grant Application

The Political Science Department provides financial support for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors to engage in summer experiential learning related to their political science studies. Full details about this award, including eligibility requirements and deadlines, are on the Department website: https://polisci.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/grants-prizes/farrell-summer-grant.html.

This grant provides supplemental funds to help students participate in summer opportunities. Students should not expect to rely exclusively on these funds for summer funding. Applicants must be specific and forthcoming regarding other available sources of financial support. Students' financial need for the summer may be taken into account in determining award amounts.

Required documentation and attachments

At the bottom of this application, please attach the following: - A proposal explaining what you will do during the summer and how the summer experiential learning activity is related to your political science studies (1 page maximum) - Documentation regarding the internship, organization, or program you plan to participate in - An official letter or email from the program confirming your participation, and any relevant attachments, showing acceptance into program/internship. - A budget listing your anticipated expenses from participating in the program/internship that you are requesting the grant to fund. For example, expenses might include: program registration fees, a stipend that is required to participate in an unpaid internship, materials/equipment needed for participating in the program. For guidance on creating a budget, visit the Office of Undergraduate Research's budget guide: http://undergradresearch.northwestern.edu/budget. - Resume - Unofficial transcript

Farrell Experiential Learning Grant Application

First name*

Last name*

Pronouns

Expected graduation date*

Student ID #*

7 digit number on your wildcard

Are you a political science major or minor?*

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Phone #*

Email address*

Have you been employed at Northwestern University during this calendar year?*

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Name of summer experiential learning program*

Expected start date of internship/program*

Expected end date of internship/program*

Funding details

Did you apply to SIGP?*

Did you apply to SIGP (Summer Internship Grant Program) through Northwestern Career Advancement? We ask that students first apply to SIGP (if eligible) and if you accept SIGP funds, you can not accept a Farrell Grant from the department.

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If so, how much funding did you apply for?

SIGP decision date

Expected date when you will find out if you've been awarded funds through SIGP:

Other funding sources

Provide a detailed list of other funding sources for which you've applied or received. Include program name, how much you applied for, and when will you find out if you've been awarded the amount, or how much you were awarded if the decision has already been made.

Alternative plans*

Explain what you will do if you do NOT receive funding from the Political Science Department:

Special circumstances

Are there any special circumstances or other information about your budget or participation in this program that you would like to share?

Total funding request through the Farrell Summer Grant*

Required attachments

Please attach the following here:*

- A proposal explaining what you will do during the summer and how the summer experiential learning activity is related to your political science studies (1 page maximum)

- Documentation regarding the internship, organization, or program you plan to participate in

- An official letter or email from the program confirming your participation, and any relevant attachments, showing acceptance into program/internship.

- A budget listing your anticipated expenses from participating in the program/internship that you are requesting the grant to fund.

- Resume

- Unofficial transcript

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Sign (Type) Your Name*

With your signature, you certify that all the above information is correct and agree to notify the department immediately of any changes in your summer plans or if other funding comes through. The Department reserves the right to request you to return funds if they are not used for the stated purposes. Awardees agree to provide the department with a reflection paper that describes their experience, including how the experience enhanced their understanding of politics, by the end of the fall quarter. The paper should be submitted to the department’s Undergraduate Coordinator, Libby Wait, via email: elizabeth.wait@northwestern.edu

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