Application

Guidelines for Applicants

1. You should be working towards a degree in an established Ph.D. program at a U.S. or Canadian academic institution. There are no citizenship limitations.
   
2. The award consists of a grant of $25,000, apportioned as follows: a stipend of $21,500 for the fellowship year; $2,500 available for authorized expenses associated with the research (supplies, small equipment, computing charge, etc. Charges for labor/salary and pooled or overhead costs are not authorized expenses.); $1,000 publication costs for research results and/or to support attendance at technical meetings.
   
3. The successful applicant will be required to submit  written research report documenting the work carried out during the fellowship year, due on/by September.

Name:____________________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________

Telephone:_____________________________________

Affiliation (School/Department or Research Organization):
_________________________________________________________________________

Are you enrolled in an established doctoral program?
Yes _____ No _____ (Must check one!)

Title of Proposal:____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Research Supervisor:
_________________________________________________________________________

Please include in your proposal the following documents in the order indicated.
Please use a paper clip instead of staples.

1. A cover sheet (this Application Form).
   
2. A 500-word description of the project that places your research in the context of current activities in the field. Please submit original typescript using a laser printer if available.
   
3. Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the dean and the other from your Ph.D. advisor. The dean’s letter must include verification that there are adequate facilities for your research and provide a description of the equipment you will use. One of the letters must include verification that you are a full-time Ph.D. student, have advanced to candidacy, and that the proposed research will lead to completion of your dissertation.
   
4. Two additional letters of reference (professional or educational).
   
5. Project objectives, timeline and projected budget for use of the fellowship in accordance with Link Foundation guidelines.
   
6. Your current resume.

The proposal must be postmarked or sent electronically* by January 16.

 Mail to:

The Link Foundation Fellowship Program
Attn: Marybeth Thompson
The Institute for Simulation & Training
3100 Technology Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32826-0544

E-mail: thompson@ist.ucf.edu

*E-mail submissions must be followed by mail with original signed endorsement and reference letters.