2007-2008 Transportation Center Dissertation Year Fellowship

This award is given annually to Ph.D. Candidates in their final year of study conducting thesis research on topics related to transportation, logistics or the supply-chain. Application deadline is Monday, April 16, 2007. Download Application Form.

Funding can include tuition, stipend, and other research-related expenses for a maximum of three quarters.
(Note: Dissertation Year Fellowship (DYF) Tuition is paid at the reduced, Research Resident rate (503); students are expected to have completed the required 3 quarters of Post-Candidacy Research (599) by the time the DYF comes into effect. If not, the student must cover the additional tuition from other sources.

Overview of Requirements:

You must have an approved dissertation topic
You must be planning to complete your Ph.D. during the 2007-08 AY
Your thesis must be on a transportation or logistics-related topic.
Prior to the start of the funding period for the TC Dissertation Year Fellowship, the applicant must provide proof that they have been admitted to PhD Candidacy by the Graduate School
You must deliver a Seminar suitable for a broad-based transportation audience during the Fellowship year.

For more information, contact Diana Marek, Administrative Director, Transportation Center at 847-491-2280 or d-marek@northwestern.edu.