A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient’s educational level, financial need, and time commitment. There is no application form for this fellowship. Please send: 1) a letter of interest (include information about dates of availability for the fellowship); 2) a resume; 3) a transcript; 4) a letter from the appropriate university financial aid officer certifying demonstrated financial need; and 5) two letters of reference. The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have the following: 1. Outstanding research skills; 2. A background in the social sciences or humanities; 3. Excellent writing and communication skills; 4. Demonstrated financial need; and 5. American citizenship. The student must be able to intern for 10-15 weeks at the Washington, DC, office of the Aspen Institute. We generally expect that Fall and Spring internships will be part-time (10-20 hours per week) and Summer internships will be full-time. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student. December 15, 2006 deadline

THE ECONOMIC CLUB OF WASHINGTON, DC DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS 2006-2007 DEADLINE: March 31, 2006 Amount of Awards: $10,000 The Economic Club of Washington, DC The Economic Club of Washington was formed in recognition of the unique and critical role that Washington plays in the world economy and of the area's increasing economic diversity and importance as a center of business activity. More than 250 of the area's top business and professional leaders formed The Economic Club of Washington as a nonprofit corporation in 1986 for two primary purposes. First, it offers a forum in which prominent business and government leaders can express their views on the most important economic issues of the day and on how those issues affect the region, the nation, and the world. Second, and equally important, the Club generates and promotes a greater sense of community among business leaders, government officials, and members of the diplomatic corps. Purpose of Award The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area and The Economic Club of Washington are pleased to announce that The Economic Club of Washington is offering its sixteenth annual Doctoral Research Fellowships. Two $10,000 stipends will be awarded to two doctoral-level students from Consortium institutions to support independent research in areas of interest to The Economic Club of Washington. Areas of concentration could include economics, finance, international trade or business. The award will be for the 2006-2007 academic year. Eligibility Students interested in applying for this fellowship must be enrolled at least half-time at a Consortium institution at the Ph.D. level. Candidates should have completed the major portion of course work necessary for the degree and preference will be given to those who are in or entering the dissertation phase of work. This research may be used to further the student's dissertation. The successful candidates must agree to devote substantial time to the research project during the 2006-2007 academic year. The fellow is required to make a presentation or a progress report regarding the research results to The Economic Club of Washington in the Spring of 2007. Application Procedures To apply for the doctoral research fellowship awards, students must submit the following to the Consortium of Universities: (1) A detailed description of the proposed research or study (in 10 pages less); (2) A brief description of relevant research in the subject area (i.e., provide an assessment of existing information or current literature regarding the topic); (3) An explanation of how the applicant plans to accomplish the research, including what data are to be sent and what methodologies are to be employed; and (4) A description of the research project's expected or anticipated conclusions. (5) Official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended-including undergraduate. (6) A letter from the student's academic advisor or research director addressing the student's qualifications; capability to carry out the proposed research project; and the value and practicality of the project (letter must accompany student's proposal).