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The Benjamin H. Stevens Graduate Fellowship in Regional Science is awarded annually by the North American Regional Science Council (NARSC) in memory of Dr. Benjamin H. Stevens, an intellectual leader whose selfless devotion to graduate students had a profound impact on the field. This fellowship supports dissertation research in regional science, a multidisciplinary field concerned with urban and regional phenomena. The fellowship is designed for Ph.D. students in North America who are conducting dissertation research related to regional science. Eligible students must have completed all degree requirements except for their dissertation by the time the fellowship commences, typically on July 1. Regional scientists apply theoretical and empirical frameworks and methods from social and other sciences to analyze urban and regional phenomena and develop new methods specifically for regional analysis and policy. The fellowship provides a stipend of $36,000 (U.S.) paid over a twelve-month period. Recipients must dedicate themselves exclusively to dissertation research during the fellowship period, although they may hold other fellowships concurrently. Additionally, the student's university must provide a tuition waiver for the fellowship year, or make an equivalent tuition payment. Previous involvement with North American regional science organizations and journals is considered during the selection process.