Research Fellowship

Graduate students and post-doctoral scholars are eligible to apply for this one time $2,500 award which will support substantial contributions to the study of Congress, politics or policy issues. Applications for the 2009-2010 Dole Institute Research Fellowship are due on or before Dec.15, 2009.

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Research Fellowship Application

Travel Grants

The travel grant program is intended to defray costs associated with research related travel to the Dole Institute. This program will offer reimbursements of up to $750 to students, post-doctoral researchers and independent scholars. Applications are currently being accepted and will be awarded on an on-going basis.

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Travel Grant Application

Application and Deadlines

The Research Fellow and Travel Grant awardees will have full access to Senator Bob Dole’s extensive collections which include his 36 year career in the House and Senate and provide extensive documentation on specific legislative issues. Applicants are encouraged to browse the Dole Archive research database or consult a Dole Archivist for specific collections information prior to submitting an application packet.

Applications for the Dole Institute Research Fellowship must be submitted on or before December 11, 2009. Applications for Travel Grants are currently being accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.

A completed application packet for the Dole Institute Research Fellowship or a Travel Grants must include:

• Completed application form
• One-five page research proposal
• Resume or Curriculum Vita
• Letter of reference
• Budget (travel grant only)

Completed application packets may be sent either electronically to mrd@ku.edu or by mail to:

Morgan R. Davis
Senior Archivist
Dole Institute of Politics
2350 Petefish Drive
Lawrence, Kansas
66045