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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

James Madison University - Madison Research Fellows


Madison Research Fellows - Level I


The Madison Research Fellows Program provides an opportunity for faculty from across all academic disciplines to enhance their new or ongoing research around a selected area or topic of study. This semester-long program invites members of the JMU faculty with various perspectives and from varied academic disciplines to participate in a small, intentional community where intellectual debate and cross-fertilization can flourish. Madison Research Fellowships are self-directed, self-facilitated groups. Minimally, group members meet twice each month for planning, discussions, guided readings, and/or presentations.


Fall 2013 Madison Research Fellowships


Madison Research Fellows - Level II


The Level II Madison Research Fellows Program allows alumni from Level I Fellowships to continue their MRF experience with funding support from the CFI. MRF alumni can apply for Level II funding to support progress toward defined goals related to the Level I experience. Funding is limited to $4,000 per fellows group, per semester and can support fellowship related travel, data collection, resource development, or other needs related to fellowship goals. Applications must include participation from at least 3 members of the Level I group. Each applicant group will determine the type of support needed to conduct the activities and achieve project goals (e.g., conference fees, books or resources, workspace, software, food). The CFI reserves the right to allocate resources based on appropriateness for project, equitable distribution of resources, and/or availability of funds. A committee will review applications and determine support. Level II Applications accepted on a rolling basis.



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James Madison University - Fulbright Support


Fulbright Planning


1. Plan 2-3 years in advance of intended departure
2. Talk with Unit Heads, Deans, and past JMU Fulbrighters
3. Explore by attending Fulbright information sessions at JMU
4. Enlist coaching from CFI to support your application
5. Apply by the relevant deadline


Funding Your Fulbright


Fulbright Grants are awarded directly to the person, not the institution. A "JMU Fulbright Enhancement Award" is an opportunity to creatively support your Fulbright utilizing a cost-sharing model that encourages Unit Heads and Departments to partner with the Office of International Programs and the Office of Diversity to backfill your teaching and service responsibilities when you are away.

Typically Academic Units and Colleges reap great benefits from having a Fulbrighter among the faculty. This has been shown with some convincing research on the topic. The rewards are many and ripple into the future after a Fulbrighter returns home and integrates his/her new experiences into curriculum, courses, research projects, study abroad programs, and more.



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