Stoneleigh Center Junior Fellowship Proposal Guidelines October 2008 Stoneleigh Center guidelines for submitting a proposal are included in this packet. This application should be a coordinated effort between the organization and the applicant. Please complete all of the information and submit it as follows:
A. Full proposals should be clearly presented, double-spaced, and in 12 point font. Include page numbers and the names of the applicant and participating organization in a footer on each page. B. Send full proposal package to: Julia R. Dutton, Ph.D. Executive Director Stoneleigh Center 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 305 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Telephone: 215-735-7080 Your full proposal package must be received by 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2008.
Note: DO NOT FAX ANY PART OF THE PROPOSAL INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS (See attached checklist) INCOMPLETE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
SECTION I: Cover Letter The letter from the participating organization should briefly explain the organization’s purpose in seeking a Stoneleigh Center Junior Fellowship. A signature from the executive director of the organization is required.
SECTION II: Detailed Proposal (3 pages maximum) In this section, please be very specific about your project. Include the following items in your description:
a. What is the problem or project? Clearly describe the problem the junior fellow will address and why it is significant. Provide information substantiating that the need exists, such as recent statistics, report results, study conclusions, etc. b. How are you going to do it? Describe in detail the project you are proposing. o Include information about the impact the fellowship will have on the participating organization –(e.g. further research, improving practices in service delivery, developing best practices). o Describe how the junior fellow will benefit through this work. c. Why is this applicant the best person to do this? o Describe why the organization selected this applicant for the proposed project. o Describe why the applicant selected this organization. d. Who will be the project supervisor? Please identify and give the contact information for the person who will supervise this project. (This person may be different from the contact person for the application process)
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SECTION III: Applicant Information Most of the information requested in Section III duplicates information from the previous application from the fellow to the organization. A copy of that information can be included here as a replacement for Section III if preferred.
PERSONAL INFORMATION Applicant Name: (Last) (First) (Middle)
Address: ___________________________________________________________ City: Preferred Telephone: State: Zip Code: Email:
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ADVANCED DEGREE (if applicable) School: ____________________________________________________________ Concentration: ______________________________________________________ Degree Awarded/Expected: ________________________ Year: ______________
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE School: ___________________________________________________________ Major/Minor: ______________________________________________________ Degree Awarded/Expected: ________________________ Year: _____________
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT 1. Employer: ____________________________________________________________ Position Title: ___________________________________________________________
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Primary Responsibilities: Dates: ___________________________________ 2. Employer: ____________________________________________________________ Position Title: ___________________________________________________________ Primary Responsibilities: Dates: ___________________________________
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS (fellowships, awards, scholarships, volunteer experience, etc.) 1. Description: ______________________________________________________
Dates: ______________________________
2. Description: ______________________________________________________
Dates: __________________________________
REFERENCES (One Academic and One Work-Related) 1. Name: __________________________________________________________________ Relationship to Applicant: ____________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ______________________ Email: ____________________________ 2. Name: __________________________________________________________________ Relationship to Applicant: ____________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ______________________ Email: ____________________________
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SECTION IV: Additional Attachments Include the following documents as attachments to the proposal. Please make sure that the name of the applicant and participating organization are on each attachment. 1. 2. 3. 4. Resume Letters of Recommendation (2) Academic Transcript from most recently attended academic institution Personal Statement (500 words maximum, written by potential fellow). Please tell us why you selected this project and what qualities and experience you bring to the junior fellowship.
I hereby acknowledge that all the information presented here is true and correct.
Applicant’s Signature
Date
Project Supervisor’s Signature
Date
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Fellowship Proposal Checklist
12 pt font Double-spaced Pages numbered Name on each page (applicant and organization) Section I: Cover Letter Section II: Detailed Proposal o Maximum 3 pages Section III: Applicant Information o (Can be copy of the application to the participating organization) Section IV: Additional Attachments o Resume o Letters of Recommendation (2) o Academic Transcript o Personal Statement Package received by 5:00 p.m. December 12, 2008
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