Award description
In 2006, University alumna and Trustee Deborah Gillotti generously created a fund to support educational and research expenses for Pitt graduate students with potential to become leaders. Fellowship funding is available to students who:
- Have a unique experiential learning opportunity that will propel their education and future career--and need funds to be able to realize the opportunity.
Preference will be given to students who:
- Have proven leadership skills developed prior to entering a graduate program at the University or are recognized to have long-term leadership potential that will be enhanced by their graduate training.
- Are pursuing research related to emerging market nations.
Eligibility
- Students enrolled in (and in good standing) in any graduate program at the University of Pittsburgh.
Or
- Students who have been admitted to a graduate program at the University of Pittsburgh. Please note that funding is contingent upon the student accepting their offer of admission.
International students are eligible to receive Gillotti Fellowships.
Use of funding
Funding can be used to cover the costs of eligible research and travel expenses (one time or recurring), provide a living stipend or travel assistance to allow a student to accept a prestigious or otherwise important opportunity (e.g., a federal or international fellowship, internship, etc.) or participate in training opportunities enhancing leadership skills, or to fund student-led initiatives at Pitt to develop or enhance leadership on campus.
Multiple awards of between $5,000 to $10,000 will be made each year. Awards may be for one-time opportunities or can be renewable through the final year of study (when applicable).
Travel Warnings and Restrictions:
Student applicants should carefully consider requesting funds to travel to countries with a level 3 State Department travel advisory; UCIS may use that as one criterion when considering applications. No requests for support for travel to countries with a level 4 State Department advisory will be considered.
Application process
For enrolled students, application, CV/resume, and a brief precis of their research, career goals, and how they intend to use the funding (including a proposed budget), along with a letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation should specifically address the applicant’s leadership experience or potential.
For admitted students, an application, CV/resume, a brief precis, and a letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation should address the applicant’s leadership experience or potential. Students will also be asked to specify how the funds will be used (e.g., $5,000/year summer research and professional development funds) in a proposed budget.
Deadline
March 2.
Contact
Allyson Delnore
adelnore@pitt.edu
University Center for International Studies
4400 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260