The Institute on Aging at Boston College is now accepting applications for Dissertation Support Grants up to $7500. The program is open to any doctoral student enrolled full time at Boston College whose dissertation research studies aspects of older adults and/or their families. All applications will be reviewed by a panel of Boston College Faculty.

Requirements:

• Enrolled as a full time doctoral student
  
• Passed comprehensive exam
  
• Received approval of dissertation proposal

Application procedure

Please submit 1 original and four copies of the following materials:

• Description of Dissertation Proposal (up to 5 pages)
  
• Budget summary outlining plans to use funds (up to 1 page)
  
• Description of other dissertation research grants sought or received (up to 2 pages)
  
• Letter of support from Chair of Dissertation Committee highlighting the following:

• Applicant’s academic excellence
• Applicant’s readiness to complete dissertation in a timely fashion
• Quality of research design and questions
• Identification of other members of dissertation committee  

• Curriculum Vitae
  
• Academic Transcript

Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis to Jennifer Bewley, McGuinn 603, but no later than March 15, 2012. Decisions will be made some time in April 2012. Awards will be paid out by May 31, 2012.