The
University of Kentucky is delighted to offer Lyman T. Johnson Postdoctoral
Fellowship to study in the USA. The US, as well as Non-US citizens, are
eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
University of Kentucky is delighted to offer Lyman T. Johnson Postdoctoral
Fellowship to study in the USA. The US, as well as Non-US citizens, are
eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
The
aim of the scholarship is to provide financial help to the US as well as Non-US
citizens.
aim of the scholarship is to provide financial help to the US as well as Non-US
citizens.
The
University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university dedicated to
improving people’s lives through excellence in education, research and creative
work, service and health care. As Kentucky’s flagship institution, the
University plays a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion,
economic development and human well-being.
University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university dedicated to
improving people’s lives through excellence in education, research and creative
work, service and health care. As Kentucky’s flagship institution, the
University plays a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion,
economic development and human well-being.
Course
Level: Fellowship
is available to pursue postdoctoral programme.
Level: Fellowship
is available to pursue postdoctoral programme.
Study
Subject:
Fellowship is awarded to students in graduate and professional areas.
Subject:
Fellowship is awarded to students in graduate and professional areas.
Scholarship
Award:
The fellowship provides a $47,476 stipend plus benefits. In addition, the
fellow receives $2,000 for support of research activities. Fellowships are available
for up to two years. The initial appointment is for 12 months, but recipients
may apply for the second year.
Award:
The fellowship provides a $47,476 stipend plus benefits. In addition, the
fellow receives $2,000 for support of research activities. Fellowships are available
for up to two years. The initial appointment is for 12 months, but recipients
may apply for the second year.
Number
of Scholarships: Not
Known
of Scholarships: Not
Known
Scholarship
can be taken in the
USA
can be taken in the
USA
Eligibility: The following
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship:
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship:
Applicants
must be eligible to compete for federally-funded postdoctoral grants. This
includes the eligibility requirement that, by the time of award, the individual
must be a citizen or a non-citizen national of the United States or have been
lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Applicants must have completed the
doctoral degree within the past two years or will complete the doctoral degree
before the date of appointment. Preference will be given to applicants who do
not have a prior or present postdoctoral appointment at the UK. Applicants who
received their PhD at the UK must be affiliated with a research group other
than the one in which they did their prior research. The goal is to broaden the
research experience and training for the fellowship recipient.
must be eligible to compete for federally-funded postdoctoral grants. This
includes the eligibility requirement that, by the time of award, the individual
must be a citizen or a non-citizen national of the United States or have been
lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Applicants must have completed the
doctoral degree within the past two years or will complete the doctoral degree
before the date of appointment. Preference will be given to applicants who do
not have a prior or present postdoctoral appointment at the UK. Applicants who
received their PhD at the UK must be affiliated with a research group other
than the one in which they did their prior research. The goal is to broaden the
research experience and training for the fellowship recipient.
Selection
criteria include:
criteria include:
- Evidence
of scholarship with competitive potential for a tenure-track faculty
appointment at a research university - Compatibility
of specific research interests with those present in doctorate-granting
units at the UK - Quality
of the fellowship proposal - Strong
support from mentor and references - Compelling
argument that the appointment would contribute to increasing the diversity
within the research or professional area
Nationality:
The
US, as well as Non-US citizens, are eligible to apply for this scholarship
program.
The
US, as well as Non-US citizens, are eligible to apply for this scholarship
program.
College
Admission Requirement
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must have completed the doctoral degree within the
past two years or will complete the doctoral degree before the date of
appointment.
Requirements: Applicants must have completed the doctoral degree within the
past two years or will complete the doctoral degree before the date of
appointment.
English
Language /Test Requirements: In most cases, an official test score (either GRE
or GMAT) is required for admission (** see exceptions below). You will be asked
to self-report these scores on the application (you can also supply a future
date for taking the test). We will however also require official scores from
the reporting agency.
Language /Test Requirements: In most cases, an official test score (either GRE
or GMAT) is required for admission (** see exceptions below). You will be asked
to self-report these scores on the application (you can also supply a future
date for taking the test). We will however also require official scores from
the reporting agency.
- GRE
scores should be sent directly to us from Educational Testing Service
(ETS); the Institution Code for the GRE for UK Graduate School is R1837. - Scores
for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) should be sent directly
to us from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC); the UK
Graduate School code is 1837.
These
scores will be incorporated into your application and compared against
self-reported scores to ensure consistency. The Graduate School sets no minimum
score for the GRE or GMAT; individual programs may, however, have specific
requirements and it is recommended that you contact them directly for more
specific information.
scores will be incorporated into your application and compared against
self-reported scores to ensure consistency. The Graduate School sets no minimum
score for the GRE or GMAT; individual programs may, however, have specific
requirements and it is recommended that you contact them directly for more
specific information.
TOEFL
or IELTS Scores:
All applicants whose native language is not English will be asked to
self-report one of these scores on the application. As for GRE or GMAT scores,
we also require official language scores be sent to us directly from the
reporting agency.
or IELTS Scores:
All applicants whose native language is not English will be asked to
self-report one of these scores on the application. As for GRE or GMAT scores,
we also require official language scores be sent to us directly from the
reporting agency.
- TOEFL
scores should be sent directly to us from Educational Testing Service
(ETS); the Institution Code for the TOEFL for UK Graduate School is 1837. - IELTS
scores should be sent directly to us from the International English
Language Testing Service specifying the University of Kentucky Graduate
School, Lexington, Kentucky as the recipient institution.
For
the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based)
213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5;
individual programs may, however, have higher requirements. Submitted scores
must be no more than two years old.
the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based)
213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5;
individual programs may, however, have higher requirements. Submitted scores
must be no more than two years old.
How
to Apply:
Application dossier should contain each as a single PDF document that will be
uploaded into the UK employment system:
to Apply:
Application dossier should contain each as a single PDF document that will be
uploaded into the UK employment system:
- A
cover letter that should address how participation in this program would
contribute to the compelling interest of diversity at the University of
Kentucky and in the profession. - Curriculum
Vitae, including the references providing letters of recommendation. - An
original research proposal was written independently by the application a
way that non-experts can evaluate (1,500 words or less; figures, schemes,
and references are not included in this total). - Sample
publications or dissertation chapters (no more than 2). - A
letter from the potential UK mentor and the Mentor’s curriculum vitae
(5-page limit) that include current and pending funding. - A
letter from the potential UK departmental chair indicating endorsement and
appropriate departmental resources such as space and computer support.
In
addition, three letters of recommendation are required. You will be asked to
provide contact information for the references and they will receive an email
with a link they can use to upload their letter.
addition, three letters of recommendation are required. You will be asked to
provide contact information for the references and they will receive an email
with a link they can use to upload their letter.
Application
Deadline: The
application deadline is November 1, 2017.
Deadline: The
application deadline is November 1, 2017.
