Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen. A brochure with further information about these programs are available in the Office of Financial Assistance, 2nd floor of the Tilghman House. Junior Research Fellowships Available to doctoral candidates at U.S colleges and universities in all fields of study. Junior Research Fellowships are specifically designed to enable doctoral candidates to pursue their dissertation research in India. Junior Research Fellows establish formal affiliation with Indian universities and Indian research supervisors.
Awards are available for up to eleven months.
Fellowships for six months or more may include limited coverage for dependents if funds are available. The foundation supports the work of organizations in advocacy, education, leadership development, mentoring, and the arts for people with disabilities. The ELA Foundation awards two scholarships each year to women with disabilities who are pursuing an advanced degree at a university in the United States. The purpose of the scholarship is to supplement financial assistance received by female graduate students. To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a U.S. institution and must have completed all pre-dissertation requirements by the application deadline.