FELLOWSHIP

The Charles Hostler Institute on World Affairs is launching a new Hostler Fellow Program to begin this academic year of 2011-2012. It will fund four fellows. The program is designed to enable students to develop an in-depth study in a topic related to world affairs. The highlight of the program will be a sophisticated research paper due at the end of the spring semester. Fellows will also present their paper to a public symposium in late spring. Consistent with the Charles Hostler Institute’s commitment to broad public engagement, the fellowship may include participation in service, education, and action projects which promote international understanding and peace.

Fellows will work under the supervision of a faculty member with expertise in the topic of research. It is expected that fellows will find a faculty member familiar with their work, preferably from a prior upper-level class relating to international studies. Fellows are expected to integrate this project with a thesis or independent study.

Application and Selection Criteria:

Students should submit a transcript, the names and email addresses of two faculty referees, and a personal statement of no more than four pages (single spaced but with an added line between paragraphs) which includes the following:

• A description of the proposed topic and its significance
• A plan for pursuing research
• Identification of the faculty supervisor and confirmation of the supervisor’s consent.
• A discussion of the student’s suitability for conducting this project. This should include identification of the student’s background, experience in world affairs activities, and career goals.

Applications should be submitted to the Director of the International Security and Conflict Resolution Program, Professor Jonathan Graubart. They are due on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 by noon. In addition to hard copies of all documents, submit an electronic version of the statement to graubart@mail.sdsu.edu

Applicants will be notified of their awards by the following week. The criteria will be based on the quality of the proposal, the student’s background and qualifications, and grade point average. Upper level standing and a minimum GPA of 3.5 is strongly recommended although extenuating circumstances will be considered.

Compensation and Time Commitment:

The fellowship lasts two semesters, assuming satisfactory progress in the fall. Hostler Fellows will receive a stipend of $1,500 per semester, meaning $3000 for the academic year. They are expected to devote 10 hours per week to conducting the project and to consult regularly with their faculty supervisor. In late spring, a symposium will be held where all four fellows will present their findings.

This program was made possible by a generous donation from former Ambassador Charles Hostler and his wife, Chin-Yeh.