1) An opening 100-word paragraph that contextualizes past teaching, research, and service activities that are gender-related. 

2) Edited 2-page maximum CV, including primarily gender-related activities that pertain to teaching, research, service, and funding (both internal and external). 

3) 425-word summary of specific gender identity research projects, written for a broad audience, including: 

1. a concise overview of the project objectives, aims, and significance/contribution of the work
2. a clear description of the methods used for the entire project,
3. a list of specific tasks planned during the grant period, and
4. a clear statement of relevance to the study of gender identity.

4) 75-word summary of the importance of the funding in accomplishing the goals, highlighting estimated research and living costs, as well as other anticipated summer support (including amount and source). 

 

All application materials must be appended into one pdf document and submitted via the Application Form tab at the Wood/Raith Gender Identity Living Trust website.  Submission deadline is May 1, 2024 at 5:00p ET. 

1) An opening 100-word paragraph that contextualizes past teaching, research, and service activities that are gender-related. 

2) Edited 2-page maximum CV, including primarily gender-related activities that pertain to teaching, research, service, and funding (both internal and external). 

3) 425-word summary of specific gender identity research projects, written for a broad audience, including: 

1. a concise overview of the project objectives, aims, and significance/contribution of the work
2. a clear description of the methods used for the entire project,
3. a list of specific tasks planned during the grant period, and
4. a clear statement of relevance to the study of gender identity.

4) 75-word summary of the importance of the funding in accomplishing the goals, highlighting estimated research and living costs, as well as other anticipated summer support (including amount and source). 

 

All application materials must be appended into one pdf document and submitted via the Application Form tab at the Wood/Raith Gender Identity Living Trust website.  Submission deadline is May 1, 2023 at 5:00p ET. 

We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2021 Summer Fellowships, as noted on the Past Initiatives page.  We received 32 applications across 13 departments/programs from within UConn, leading to a highly competitive decision-making process.  Please congratulate the awardees, as you’re able!

The application deadline for the Wood/Raith Graduate Student Fellowships has been extended to May 19th, 5pm.

We would like to invite UConn graduate students to apply for summer fellowships for 2020. Students across all fields whose research has a primary focus on gender identity are eligible. For 2020, the Wood/Raith Living Trust will award 12 graduate stipends at a maximum of $4,000 each.

Students interested in receiving this fellowship support must provide the following:

1) edited CV that includes only gender-related activities with respect to teaching, research and service

2) 250-word summary of specific gender identity research goals outlined for the period (summer 2020).

3) 75-word summary of the importance of the stipend support in being able to accomplish the goals, highlighting estimated research and living costs, as well as other anticipated summer support.

All application materials must be appended into one pdf document and submitted via the Form tab on this web page. Submission deadline is May 18, 2020.

We would like to invite UConn graduate students to apply for summer fellowships for 2019. Students across all fields whose research has a primary focus on gender identity are eligible. For 2019, the Wood/Raith Living Trust will award 12 graduate stipends at a maximum of $4,000 each.

Students interested in receiving this fellowship support must provide the following:

1) Updated CV

2) 250-word summary of specific gender identity research goals outlined for the period (summer 2019).

3) 50-word summary of the importance of the stipend support in being able to accomplish the goals.

4) 50-word indication of commitment to the study of gender identity.

All application materials must be appended into one document and submitted via the Form tab on this web page. Submission deadline is 5p, May 29, 2019.

Our first funding initiative is to invite graduate students to apply for summer fellowships for 2018.  Students across all fields whose research has a primary focus on gender identity are eligible.  For 2018, the Wood/Raith Living Trust will award 12 graduate stipends at a maximum of $4,000 each.

Students interested in receiving this fellowship support must provide the following:

1) Updated CV

2) 250-word summary of specific gender identity research goals outlined for the period (summer 2018).

3) 50-word summary of the importance of the stipend support in being able to accomplish the goals.

4) Indication of commitment to the study of gender identity.

All application materials must be appended into one document and submitted via the Form tab on this web page.  Submission deadline is 5p, May 10, 2018.