Columbia School Linguistic Society Research Fellowship

Graduate students of good standing (or applicants/recent graduates of such a programme), PhD students

Purposes: to develop a linguistic research project that addresses a grammatical, lexical, or phonological problem of the fellow’s choice

• The fellowship is awarded on a year-to-year basis (Sept-Aug), assuming satisfactory progress. Fellows submit a report for continuing funding each year.
• The successful applicant for the fellowship will develop a linguistic research project that addresses a grammatical, lexical, or phonological problem of the fellow’s choice, under the guidance of a mentor who is a member of the Society.
• The fellowship is intended for studies that adhere to the general characteristics of a Diverian Columbia School analysis. Accordingly, funded projects will address observable facts of distribution.
• Awards range from USD $5,000 to $30,000 depending on the project and availability of funds.
• The Fellowship includes paid membership in the Society.

Columbia School Linguistic Society (New York City, USA)

depends on funding

31 May

The application consists of:

• a description of the analytical problem, and details on the progress the analyst has made, including references to relevant literature (as well as presentations and/or publications). This statement should not exceed 10 double-spaced pages written in 12-point font. Mentors should review applications prior to submission
• the applicant’s CV
• a statement regarding the fellow’s professional plans