Friday, July 31, 2020

Graduate Student Grant

A GRANT PROGRAM OF THE COSMOS CLUB FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF GRADUATE STUDENTS AT WASHINGTON AREA UNIVERSITIES 
2020 – 2021

PURPOSE
The program provides grants to meet specific research needs not covered by other supporting funds, including but not limited to special supplies, travel, unanticipated expenses that would enhance the work, etc. Specifically excluded are general financial support, tuition, and living expenses (except in connection with supported travel).

SCOPE OF PROGRAM
There is no restriction as to academic field, but the project should be focused on objective scholarly research rather than commercial or political activity, social activism, or other non-academic goals. The number of grants to be awarded is not rigidly fixed, but is expected to be at least fifteen. Amounts of awards will be determined individually and will not exceed $5,000.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be enrolled, on a full-time or part-time basis, in a program leading to a graduate degree (Masters or Doctoral) at one of the local institutions listed on the back panel.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The entire application must be submitted online. The Deadline for receipt of applications is Sunday
November 1, 2020 at 12 midnight. Detailed instructions will be posted on the Foundation’s
web site at  www.cosmosclubfoundation.org