Phase I 2020
U-LINK seeks applications from interdisciplinary teams that may combine researchers from across UM’s three campuses. We encourage proposals that tackle problems aligning with the university’s Roadmap to Our New Century, such as addressing environmental challenges, engineering smart/connected cities, promoting health and wellness, cultivating a culture of belonging, and applying the potential of big data to global issues.
Teams consisting of individuals from a minimum of two disciplines are eligible to compete for funding, which will be awarded in two phases. Phase I (Developmental) funding is designed to help teams further develop and refine ideas and to become established as a coherent team.
To learn more about funding opportunities, or to apply, click here.
Phase I Important Dates:
- September 3, 2019 – Letter of Intent (LOI) due
- October 2, 2019 – LOI notification/feedback provided
- October 21, 2019 – Phase I full application due
- December 2, 2019 – Decisions made
- January 1, 2020 – Start date
Predoctoral Fellowship
U-LINK seeks applications from doctoral students who desire to pursue problem-based interdisciplinary research. The U-LINK Predoctoral Fellowship requires the student to identify at least two UM faculty advisors, representing at least two distinct disciplines, with whom to complete his or her dissertation work. We especially encourage project proposals that tackle problems aligning with UM’s Roadmap To Our New Century initiative; e.g., addressing environmental challenges, engineering smart/connected cities, promoting health and wellness, cultivating a culture of belonging, and applying the potential of big data to global issues.
The U-LINK Predoctoral Fellowship is an excellent opportunity for innovative doctoral students at the end of their first or second years of study interested in completing their dissertation in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment. The fellowship is comprised of a stipend of $40,000 for a 12-month period (beginning August 1 each year) plus 100% health insurance subsidy while a student is supported by the U-LINK fellowship.
Please click here to apply for the U-LINK Predoctoral Fellowship.
Predoctoral Fellowship Important Dates:
- May 15, 2019 – Applications due by 5:00 pm
- June 2019 – Interviews for finalists
- August 1, 2019 – Earliest start date
