Scholarship

Dr. Russell W. Smith Memorial Endowment in Political Science

Northern Illinois University Original Source

Award

Up to $1,000

Deadline

Mar 01, 2026

Deadline passed

Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Dr. Russell W. Smith Memorial Endowment in Political Science provides financial assistance to full-time degree-seeking master's or PhD candidates in political science at Northern Illinois University. This scholarship specifically supports travel to Southeast Asia to complete field work as part of a faculty-approved research project. Applicants must submit a research narrative explaining their research design and provide faculty recommendation. The award provides a minimum of $1,000 to support graduate students conducting field research in Southeast Asian political science topics.

education political science Southeast Asia field research graduate research area studies international relations

Who Can Apply

Region: United States
Applicants: individual
Organizations: academic

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

1 single_stage

Required documents

research_proposal letters_of_recommendation

Review process

Faculty-approved research project review

Additional benefits

travel_support

Restrictions

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External Application

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Key Information

Award Amount: Up to $1,000
Application Deadline: March 01, 2026 at 23:59 UTC

Deadline passed

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