Programs: Student Research Fund
"My research would have been incomplete without spending time in Tanana conducting research amongst the village residents. The research that I conducted last semester helped me in formulating some ideas, thoughts, and questions about how this energy crisis affects Tanana, but actually seeing and experiencing life in Tanana taught me so much more than I could have ever learned through my off-site research. Because I was able to observe rural Athabascan life, participate in the community, and interview several of the residents, my thesis will be much more factual and valuable for my readers, the community of Tanana, and myself."
- Gloria Vidal '09 researched the effects of the world's petroleum market on a small village of 300 people in rural Alaska.
Want to enhance your understanding of complex peace and social justice issues within and across cultures? Enrich your thesis work with on-site field research?
The CPGC will fund domestic or international student research that occurs over any of the three breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring), or that occurs throughout the semester or year. Strong preference is given to those applying for funds related to senior thesis research. However, if you have a need to pursue research related to another stream of your studies, you are welcome to present your ideas. Be sure that you have consulted with a faculty member who can speak to your project and its merit.
Please note that we encourage longer research stays or on-going research, versus shorter stays or one-time visits, due to the fact that decisions are made on a relative cost-benefit analysis.
In 2008-2009, juniors and seniors were supported for research both domestically and abroad. Examples include “Islamic Faith Schools in Britain”, “Working within Community Paradigms in Ghana to Foster More Effective, Beneficial Conservation”, and “Interviewing West Virginian Feminist Organizers and Young Women”.
Application Deadlines for 2009-2010:
2009: September 13, October 4, November 8 & December 6
2010: January 24, February 7, March 14 & April 4
Note: Students who wish to conduct research during the summer must apply to the Summer Research Internship fund (Deadline February 21, 2010).
