These summer programs provide the opportunity for US undergraduates with at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete to come to the UK on a fully-funded three-to-four week program. Students will take part in cultural events, research, collaboration, and presentations at an esteemed British University. Each Summer Institute will cover a different theme. To be eligible, applicants must have at least a 3.70 GPA.
While the Fulbright Summer Institutes do not require Penn’s nomination, CURF will be happy to provide advice, guidance, and application assistance to you.
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship, made possible by the generosity of Sir Walter Annenberg, is awarded to outstanding students of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Oxford. Penn PhD candidates are invited to apply during the 2023-2024 academic year. Penn will send a PhD student to Oxford as a non-degree visiting student every other year and Oxford will send a DPhil student to Penn. The next Penn student will be sent to Oxford for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Scholarship covers all fees and provides a stipend of £14,000 (see current US/UK exchange rate for amount in US dollars).
Applicants must be at the dissertation stage or in the final stages of course work in pursuit of a PhD in any subject taught at Oxford University. Preference will be given to American citizens.
Penn Deadline: January 30, 2024, 4:00pm Eastern US Time
Penn Application Process
The Penn liaison for the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship accepts applications from individual students, and the Queen Elizabeth Scholar is selected by a committee of Penn faculty. To apply to be one of Penn’s nominees, you must complete the following steps by Penn’s Internal Deadline of January 30, 2024.
In order to apply, applicants must obtain approval from their Penn graduate department to be a visiting student at Oxford during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Two recommendation letters are required. As soon as you have arranged for two letters of recommendation, begin a CURF Fellowships Nomination Request for the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship. One letter should be from your current or proposed Penn dissertation supervisor, who should identify her/himself as such in their letter, and the other should come from another Penn faculty member with whom you have studied.
Additionally you will upload a single PDF which combines
your CV
a document listing the department(s) in which you plan to study or conduct research at Oxford
a description of work you’re planning at Oxford (including resources you’ll utilize) [500-words maximum]
the name(s), department(s), and email address(es) of faculty member(s) at Oxford you have been in contact with who have indicated a willingness to work with you while you are at Oxford
copies of email confirmation from each faculty member who has indicated a willingness to work with you at Oxford
official undergraduate and graduate transcript (please scan these from official transcripts)
a document noting your intended future occupation
if you have ever visited the United Kingdom, a document that briefly states the purpose of your visit(s) (e.g., holiday, study abroad, research, etc.).
If you do not receive an email confirming your submission within 4 hours, please IMMEDIATELY email aolson@upenn.edu to make sure CURF has received your submission.
Nominated students will receive further instructions.
James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at theCarnegie Endowment for International Peace
The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program offers up to twelve one-year internships at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Gaither Junior Fellows assist with research and editing for Carnegie senior scholars in areas including nuclear nonproliferation, foreign policy, democracy and governance, technology policy, economics, and regional studies. Junior Fellows are paid a monthly salary and receive health insurance.
Penn Deadline: November 29, 2022 (Tentative deadline)
Penn’s Application Process
The Gaither Junior Fellows program accepts nominations from institutions – students may not apply independently. To apply to be one of Penn’s nominees, you must complete the following steps by Penn’s Internal Deadline of November 30, 2021.
As soon as you have arranged for letters of recommendation, begin a CURF Fellowships Nomination Request for the Gaither Junior Fellows program and request letters through that process. NOTE: If you do not receive an email confirming your submission within 4 hours, please IMMEDIATELY e-mail aolson@upenn.edu to make sure CURF has received your submission.
You will also be prompted to upload a single PDF which combines:
Gaither application form
cover essay (1 page, double-spaced, on why you wish to become a Junior Fellow)
CV or resume (1-2 pages)
unofficial transcript from PennInTouch (and other institutions, if relevant)
essay for the program for which you are applying (3 pages)
Nominated students will receive further instructions.
