International Graduate Research Fellowships

Awarded by : University of Maryland

Updated on Jun 15, 2023
Tanuj Kumar

University Research Analyst

International Graduate Research Fellowships

  • Applicable for

    University of Maryland in USA

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 6,27,300/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Masters

  • Intake year

    Aug 2023 +1 more

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

International Graduate Research Fellowships is awarded at University of Maryland to international students applying for various Masters courses offered across MS in Accounting,MS in Agricultural and Resource Economics,MS in Animal Science,MS in Animal and Avian Sciences,MS in Applied Economics (STEM),MS in Applied Mathematics & Statistics and Scientific Computation etc. Scholarship will be awarded to multiple candidates. Those who qualify to get this scholarship, are awarded USD 7500, which is a one time award. This scholarship cover living expenses and travel and air fare. International Graduate Research Fellowships. , . Indian students are eligible to apply for International Graduate Research Fellowships at University of Maryland along with students from all other Countries. University of Maryland and following documents also needs to be submit LOR, Essays and CV.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Maryland in USA

  • Graduate students with a meaningful research experience in an international context, broadening the student’s knowledge and perspective

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: USD 7,500 => Rs 6,27,300

Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 84.27 (last updated 25th November 2024)

Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ×Not covered in scholarship
Living Expense ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

  • The total cost to support a student on this fellowship will vary but cannot exceed $7500 per student. 
  • Fellowship funds are to be used for travel and living expenses. The Graduate School will provide one-third of the cost (up to $2,500), and the student’s college, program, or PI will provide one-third of the cost (up to $2500), and the host institution will provide one-third of the cost (up to $2500). 
  • Host institutions may request to provide their one-third share in-kind, in the form of housing, food, and internal travel.
  • The fellowships take the form of financial support for travel and living expenses and do not provide compensation for research work. 
  • There are no provisions for a tuition award or health insurance. 
  • If there are any tuition costs, they will have to be paid for by the student.

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

No specific eligibility requirement mentioned on the Scholarship site, student profile will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be a member of the Graduate Faculty can recommend a University of Maryland doctoral or master’s student to participate in an international research project, generally, though not necessarily, one in which the faculty member is directly or indirectly involved.
  • The graduate student’s academic advisor, if different from the recommending faculty member, also must endorse the recommendation.
  • The student’s participation in the international research project must benefit both the project and the student’s individual research

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +239 more

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR Required
Essays Required
CV Required

  • The collaborative research will vary across disciplines and can involve work in a research lab or work in the field.  The student and the student’s advisor will need to prepare an application package that includes the materials listed below:
    • Application Cover Sheet (located at go.umd.edu/igrf )
    • A letter of recommendation from a member of the UMD faculty who generally, though not necessarily, is directly or indirectly involved with the project. The letter should include, in lay terms, a description of the international research project.  The letter should also describe the nature of the student’s participation, how the project will benefit from the student’s participation, and how the student’s participation will enhance his or her own research and academic progress.
    • An endorsement letter from the graduate student’s academic advisor, if different from the recommending faculty.
    • A statement from the student outlining how participation in this project will benefit both the project and the student’s individual research. 
    • A statement from the UMD program indicating its commitment to fund the student according to the guidelines specified under “Partnership and Funding.”
    • A statement from the host institution indicating its commitment to fund the student according to the guidelines specified under “Partnership and Funding.”  The host institution’s support may be monetary or in-kind. 
    • The student’s curriculum vitae (no more than two pages).
  • Please prepare these materials as a single PDF file and email the application to IGRF@umd.edu. 

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • No Specific deadline mention
  • Applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to first day of travel

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Contact email rkotzker@umd.edu
Phone number 301.405.0281

Additional Information

  • International Graduate Research Fellows will be asked to provide a one-page report that describes their participation in the international research project. Reports must be co-signed by the UMD faculty recommender

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