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Application Criteria
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 Research Project Description: This includes a short description of the research project, including the key 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:
Faculty Mentor Statement of Support: Letter should include a clear explanation of the mentor’s relationship to the applicant; the need being met by the proposed research project, and the mentor’s contact information
Leadership Statement: This should answer the following prompts:
Research Project Budget: You have $650 to use for your research project. Please indicate how you expect to spend those funds. Additionally, please include all other funding sources or in-kind donations that you have received or plan to seek. (Word, Excel, or PDF files only)
Letters of Recommendation (2): List the names and email addresses of both of your recommenders. Letters should include the author’s relationship to the student, the student’s leadership potential, and their capacity to conduct an independent research project.
Applications for the 2023 Cohort are due on March 9th, 2023 at 11:59 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 April 1st, 2023.
Applications for the 2023 cycle are due on March 9th, 2023 at 11:59 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:
[Optional] If applying with a team, please list your fellow team members:
Faculty Mentor (First Name, Last Name)
Faculty Mentor Department
Faculty Mentor School
Faculty Mentor Email
Project Title
Are you applying for a project with a faculty mentor at another Laidlaw institution? If so, which one?
Choose one of the Leadership in Action [LiA] components you are most interested in participating:
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 2023 Summer Session 1? [Required Laidlaw Program Dates include May 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26, 2023]
Yes
No
Do you plan to study abroad during 2023 or 2024?
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 (5000 characters maximum): 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.
Project Budget: You have $650 to use for your research project. Please indicate how you expect to spend the funds. Additionally, 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: Letter should include a clear explanation of the mentor’s relationship to the applicant; the need being met by the proposed research project, and the mentor’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: How do you see the Laidlaw program supporting your future plans beyond your undergraduate career?
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
By applying to be a Laidlaw Scholar, I understand that should I be accepted, I agree to:
Please show your consent by checking the "I agree." checkbox.
How did you hear about the Tufts-Laidlaw Program?
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