AERA-MET Dissertation Fellowship
Online Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for the AERA-MET Dissertation Fellowship. Please read the Call for Proposals (PDF) carefully before completing the application. All information must be uploaded electronically by 11:59pm (PST) on Monday, May 16, 2016. Late applications and supporting material will not be accepted. In order for your application to be considered complete, your two reference letters must be received by the application deadline. Letters may be sent electronically to fellowships@aera.net or in hard copy to AERA at the following address:

AERA-MET Dissertation Fellowship
1430 K Street, NW
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005

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Contact and Background Information
Name and Contact Information
Background Information
Educational Information
Additional Information
Intention to Access MET Data Form
Chair of dissertation committee must sign the Intention to Access MET Data form indicating that they have access to the MET data or that they are eligible and will apply to use the dataset from ICPSR. If awarded the AERA-MET Dissertation Fellowship, the Chair of the dissertation committee must have an approved Data Use Agreement application with ICPSR that lists the awardee among those with access to the MET data.

Letter of Support
(1) A substantive letter of support from applicant's faculty dissertation advisor that includes the student's current progress toward the degree and expected date of completion, and the student's potential for success in his or her anticipated career path and (2) a second letter of support from a faculty member or a scholar/scientist with an education research background who can discuss the student's graduate work and potential as an education researcher. Note that letters may be sent electronically fellowships@aera.net or in hard copy to AERA, 1430 K St. NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005. All letters must be received by the application deadline.

Combine your Abstract, Proposal Narrative, References, Proposed Budget, Curriculum Vita, and Intention to Access MET form into one PDF document. Include your full name and graduate institution in the header of your submission.
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