Fellowship To-Do List
Hello Graduate Students,
Whether you are applying for a GPSC travel grant or an NIH F32, getting started can be a challenge. The first step of most big projects is figuring out what to do. We thought we would try to help you begin by sharing an example of a to-do list for a fellowship. This is just a guide; some applications are simpler, and many applications are much more complex. But we hope this helps you get started. We also put the list on a google doc so that you can copy, revise, and use the list.
We encourage you to utilize our Writing Efficiency Sessions and Graduate Writing Tutors as you work on your fellowship applications (or other writing projects).
Let us know if you have questions!
Shelley
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Read through the entire request for proposals (RFP) and double-check eligibility If you’re wondering what an RFP is and how to read one, here’s some advice to help you out |
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Discuss application with professors |
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Make note of deadlines |
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Write down ideas for your application New to applying to fellowships, or looking for a refresher? Look at our advice for getting started |
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Plan additional background research that might be necessary |
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Find and talk to people who have previously applied |
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Find examples of successful (and/or unsuccessful) applications |
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Register on and explore the system used for submission |
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Prepare to ask for letters of affiliation |
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Request letters of affiliation |
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Request transcripts |
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Update and revise CV according to the priorities of the opportunity Unfamiliar with CVs/Resumes for fellowships? Check out our article on the topic |
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Make inquiry to the organization to which you are applying |
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Connect to other applicants (possibly exchange drafts) |
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Do research to connect your project to issues in your field |
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Do research to connect your project to issues of broad interest outside of your field |
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Make deadlines for drafts |
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Find/ask people to review drafts. Here’s some advice for getting helpful feedback from readers |
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Prepare to ask for letters of recommendation Check out our four steps to getting a great letter. |
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Ask for letters of recommendation |
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Fill out application forms |
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Write drafts |
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Get feedback on drafts |
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Send reminders about letters of recommendation |
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Revise drafts If you find revision tough, here’s an article on the revision process to help guide you. |
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Get additional feedback on drafts |
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Revise again |
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Finalize |
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Submit |
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Send thank you notes |
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