Laidlaw Scholars Application Criteria

Application Criteria  

• Two weeks of overseas experience - this could be part of Research, Leadership-in-Action, or Study Abroad periods. This may include US Territories or Native American sovereign lands. All overseas experiences will require a written report.
• A "Leadership in Action" choice is required for the second summer. Working in a laboratory, library, or archive for the LiA component is not permitted unless the work is directly with a community in need.

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Short Answer Question Form: Includes biographical, some research project details (summer 2022), Leadership in Action preference (summer 2023), and academic information.
Resume/CV
Transcript
Statement of Interest/Project Description: This includes a short description of the project, including the key research question that you are seeking to answer, any major events and activities related to conducting the research, the names and brief descriptions of any organizations or stakeholders with which you will work, and any potential impact of your findings. Please be as precise as possible. It is also helpful if the statement answers the following questions:

• What do you hope to learn through your project?
• Why do you believe you are qualified to see this project come to fruition?
• What do you hope to learn from this experience?

Faculty Mentor Statement of Support: Letter should include a clear explanation of the author’s relationship to the individual student or student group; the need being met by the proposed research project, and the author’s contact information
Leadership Statement: This should answer the following prompts:

• Part 1: Describe a time that you faced a difficult situation in a group setting and took steps to resolve the issue. Explain what action you took and why, and if you feel that your actions were effective. Finally, describe what you learned about yourself in the process. 5000 characters maximum.
• Part 2: Who is a leader (not related to you) with a trait you would wish to emulate? What is that trait and why do you believe it is important to use as a leader? 3000 characters maximum.
• Part 3: How do you see the Laidlaw program supporting your future plans? 3000 characters maximum.

• The viability of the research project within the initial 6-week period
• The student’s potential and ambition for leadership roles in the future
• The extent to which the student can envisage how their research could be applied or the impact it could have
• The student’s academic record
• The Research Supervisor’s supporting statement
• A Leadership-in-Action Statement

Applications for the 2022 Cohort are due on January 22, 2022 at 5 p.m. All material must be submitted through this form. If you have any questions, please contact laidlaw.scholars@tufts.edu

Should you be accepted as a Laidlaw Scholar, you will be expected to fill out and sign the Laidlaw Scholar Contract before May 1st, 2022.

Laidlaw Program 2021 Application Text

Applications for the 2021 cycle are due on February 5, 2021 at 5 p.m. All material must be submitted through this form. If you have any questions, please contact laidlaw.scholars@tufts.edu

First Name

Last Name

Student ID Number

Tufts Email (This email will be used for official communications.)

Alternative Email address (if different from Tufts email)

I am applying:

• With an individual research project.
• With a faculty proposed research project.
• As part of a research team of other Laidlaw Scholar applicants. If so, name of team members

Faculty Mentor (First Name, Last Name)

Faculty Mentor Department

Faculty Mentor School

Faculty Mentor Email

Project Title

Are you applying for one of the 2021 Cohort Laidlaw Central Projects? Please see the list for details.

• Biteback Research projects - Virtual projects Jamie Oliver’s UK non-profit solving nutrition issues
• Change the Code - Starting a local program focused on closing the STEM gender gap
• Durham University - Chris Brown MAT education research projects
• Other pre-approved program
• Not applicable

Are you applying for a project with a faculty mentor at another Laidlaw institution? If so, which one?

Choose at least two of the Leadership in Action components during the second summer you wish to undertake? You will be expected to undertake only one but we ask that you have at least one backup option. You will be expected to have a remote backup option for your Leadership in Action project.

• Participate in a leadership intensive program e.g. a leadership expedition chosen by the Laidlaw Foundation
• Leadership placement in an organization where you lead others while you create, plan and implement a strategy.
• Research – Infield application of the scholar’s research project putting the findings of the first year’s project into action with the aim of creating positive change in society.

Leadership-in-Action Statement: which option(s) interest you and why? (2000 characters maximum)

Major or Intended Major

Year of Graduation

GPA

Do you plan to enroll in courses during the 2022 summer session?

Yes

No

Does your research involve human subjects?

Yes

No

Does your research require travel outside of the United States?

No

Yes (if so, please list possible travel locations)

Resume/CV: Please attach a 1-2 page resume or curriculum vitae. (Word or PDF files only)

Transcript: Please attach a copy of your most recent transcript (unofficial transcripts permitted). (Word or PDF files only)

Statement of Interest/Project Description: Please attach a short description of your project, including the key research question that you are seeking to answer, any major events and activities related to conducting the research, the names and brief descriptions of any organization or stakeholders with which you will work, and any potential impact of your findings.

Please be as precise as possible. Avoid jargon or unidentified acronyms. (Word or PDF files only)

Project Budget: Please attach a document that describes the total cost of the project and identifies priority items that will be covered by the Laidlaw Scholarship funding. Please include all other funding sources or in-kind donations that you have received or plan to seek. (Word, Excel, or PDF files only)

Faculty Mentor Statement of Support: Please attach a letter from your faculty mentor that includes a clear explanation of their relationship to you and expresses their commitment to working with you on the proposed project. The letter should include the author's contact information.

Leadership Statement Part 1 - Please answer the following prompt (5000 characters maximum): Describe a time that you faced a difficult situation in a group setting and took steps to resolve the issue. Explain what action you took and why, and if you feel that your actions were effective. Finally, describe what you learned about yourself in the process.

Leadership Statement Part 2 - Please answer the following prompt (3000 characters maximum): Who is a leader (not related to you) with a trait you would wish to emulate? What is that trait and why do you believe it is important to use as a leader?

Leadership Statement Part 3: Please answer the following prompt (3000 characters maximum) How do you see the Laidlaw program supporting your future plans?

Letters of Recommendation: Please have two letters of recommendation submitted by the recommender here. These letters should come from someone familiar with your academic and research skills, and should address your capacity to grow as a leader.

Please list the names and email addresses of both of your recommenders.

First Recommender Name and Email

Second Recommender Name and Email

Program Commitment Letter: Please sign the Laidlaw Scholars Commitment Letter and attach a PDF of the signed copy below. If you are selected as a Laidlaw Scholar, this letter will serve as a contract.

By applying to be a Laidlaw Scholar, I understand that should I be accepted, I agree to:

• Spend one summer working on a paid 6 week (210-240 hours) on a research project.
• Spend one summer working on a paid 6 week (210-240 hours) on a Leadership in Action project.
  • Must be overseas which may include US Territories and Native American Reservations. Exceptions may be made in the case of international students or students who are unable to travel.
  • Working in a laboratory, library, or archive for the LiA component is not permitted unless the work is directly with a community in need.
• Attend 80 hours of leadership workshops and research presentations over the 18 months of the program.
  • 3 two-day retreats
  • 12 two-hour sessions
  • 2 Research Days
  • Laidlaw - London Business School Ethics Masterclass
• Following the first summer:
  • Produce and present a poster at Research Day.
  • Submit a video to the My Tufts Story Video Contest run by the Provost Office.
• Following the second summer:
  • Submit a 10 page research paper on your project
  • Present a 10 minute talk for Research Day. (This will be recorded and publicly posted.)
  • Submit a 3 minute video talking about your experience as a Laidlaw Scholar

Please show your consent by checking the "I agree." checkbox.

How did you hear about the Tufts-Laidlaw Program?

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