The department must demonstrate that the second degree is in a field of study distinctly different from that of the original degree, that the program of study for the second degree is uniquely different from that of the first degree, and that there is a professional or scholarly purpose that requires a second degree. Three letters of recommendation are required. Use departmental recommendation forms instead of Form G if instructed to do so by your department. You are responsible for forwarding these forms to your recommenders. All letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to the department to which you are applying.
Some departments have early deadlines for fellowship applicants.
Be sure to inform your recommenders of the department's deadline. Applicants may waive the right to inspect their letters of recommendation on a voluntary basis. We may verify the authenticity of the letters of recommendation. Please check the information provided by the department with regard to any additional requirements.