University of Michigan Mixed Methods Program
Sara and George McCune Scholarship Awards
Sara and George McCune Scholarship Awards
The intent of this award is to provide scholarship support for students/faculty from developing countries around the world in the education of, and training in, the latest advances in mixed methods research. Scholarship support is available for individuals to attend the fall, spring, or summer workshop provided by the University of Michigan. These scholarships provide a stipend of up to $3000 for each awardee for international travel, lodging, meals, and workshop registration costs. This award is made possible through the generosity of the McCune Foundation.
See what past McCune Scholarship recipients have to say about their experiences here!
*Application deadline is January 15, 2020 for ALL University of Michigan workshops*
Please note there will only be ONE CALL for scholarship applications to attend ANY of the University of Michigan workshops offered in 2020.
McCune Scholarship applications to attend any of our below 2020 mixed methods workshops are due on January 15th, 2020. In your application, please indicate which workshop you would like to attend:
- Advances in Mixed Methods Analysis and Integration (March 11-13, 2020) - Please be aware that visa processing time may affect your ability to attend this workshop
- Designing and Conducting a Mixed Methods Dissertation or Thesis (June 17-19, 2020)
- Designing Your Mixed Methods Research Project (November 11-13, 2020)
To apply:
Please develop a 1 to 1.5 page statement that includes a) personal information b) the personal statement and c) the research project description, along with a letter of recommendation and a letter/certificate indicating your student/faculty status.
Write this application in English and submit it as a pdf or word file.
For additional information, please contact Satoko Motohara (smotohar@umich.edu) or call +1-734-936-5672
Please develop a 1 to 1.5 page statement that includes a) personal information b) the personal statement and c) the research project description, along with a letter of recommendation and a letter/certificate indicating your student/faculty status.
Write this application in English and submit it as a pdf or word file.
For additional information, please contact Satoko Motohara (smotohar@umich.edu) or call +1-734-936-5672
Application must include the following:
Personal Information
Your name:
Address or contact information:
Email address:
Citizenship:
Country of residence:
School or University affiliation:
Degree currently pursuing or faculty status:
Languages spoken/reading/writing:
Workshop you wish to attend:
Your name:
Address or contact information:
Email address:
Citizenship:
Country of residence:
School or University affiliation:
Degree currently pursuing or faculty status:
Languages spoken/reading/writing:
Workshop you wish to attend:
Personal Statement of Interest
Please submit a 1/2 page single-spaced personal statement that describes pertinent personal experiences and goals that would make you an appropriate candidate for this award. Be sure to address:
- Why you want to participate in the program
- Your background in quantitative research
- Your background in qualitative research
- Your background in and additional needs for mixed methods research
- Your financial need for this scholarship
- How you would use your experience in an MMP workshop to enhance the development of mixed methods research in your home country
Research Project Statement
Please submit a 1/2 page single-spaced research project statement that includes:
- A draft title for your research project
- The problem being addressed in your project
- The types of quantitative and qualitative data that you will collect
- The purpose of your study (for example, a dissertation project, a university project, etc.)
Additional Information Needed
Please submit:
- a letter of recommendation from your supervisor outlining how you would benefit from attending the workshop
- a letter/certificate indicating proof of student or faculty status from your university or place of work
Submit this application via email to: Satoko Motohara, Project Coordinator, Mixed Methods Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA: smotohar@umich.edu. Phone: +1-734-936-5672
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