[bioundgrd] Fwd: Jeffrey L. Pressman Awards for summer internship/research

[Janice Chang]

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From: Tobie Weiner <iguanatw at mit.edu<mailto:iguanatw at mit.edu>>
Subject: Jeffrey L. Pressman Awards for summer internship/research
Date: March 16, 2015 at 11:20:06 AM EDT


These awards are for students who wish to do internships or research in US politics, law, government, education or policy.


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2015 Jeffrey L. Pressman Awards
 Each year the Political Science Department gives out several awards for summer research or internship in US politics and policy.  Here are the guidelines for the proposals.
The Department of Political Science announces the Summer 2015 Jeffrey L. Pressman Awards for research, travel or internship in US government, politics, law or education.  All members of MIT undergraduate classes 2015, 2016 and 2017 are eligible to apply.
Several stipends (maximum $6500 each) will be awarded to MIT undergraduates for use during the summer to undertake a special project or internship in US government, politics or policy.  The project should focus on some legal, political, institutional or policy issue.
If you would like to see examples of successful Pressman proposals come to the Political Science Undergraduate Office ( E53-484).  If you have questions feel free to contact Tobie Weiner (iguanatw at mit.edu<mailto:iguanatw at mit.edu>).
 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS is
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015
 Submit your proposals to Tobie Weiner  E53-484 (iguanatw at mit.edu<mailto:iguanatw at mit.edu>)
 GUIDELINES FOR YOUR PROPOSAL
 PROPOSAL  (3-5 pages)
 1. Describe your project.
            Why are you interested in this topic?
            What is your background in this area?
            How do you propose to complete the research or internship?
            What will this project contribute to your education?
            What will you contribute to the field by completing this
            research or internship?

2. Include a preliminary budget
 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
 1. List your faculty advisor.  This person must be a member of the MIT faculty, but not necessarily a political science professor
 2.Include a letter of recommendation from 2 MIT faculty members (you may also have one of your letters from a UROP supervisor or senior administrator at MIT).
 3.A current resume.

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