ABOUT:

The Peter Mack and Jamie Mayerfeld Fund provides financial resources to benefit graduate students to study and/or conduct research about human rights. In 2023, we anticipate having approximately $10,000 available to distribute; the entire amount may be issued in a single award or split between multiple awardees. The number of awards and amounts will vary depending on the number and quality of applications.

• Any graduate student who is currently enrolled is eligible to apply
• This award is open to current graduate students at all three branches of the University of Washington (Seattle, Bothell, Tacoma)
• The award could be used towards tuition, research, travel, books, materials, equipment.
• US citizenship/permanent resident status is NOT REQUIRED

To be considered, apply via the UWCHR website: www.jsis.washington.edu/humanrights/funds/

You will be asked to provide the following information:
 

1. Biographic information, status as student, contact information, unofficial transcripts, etc.
2. Your CV or Resume with current contact information (phone, address, and email)
3. Proposal that answers the following questions. (approx. 1000 words)
   • A description of the research/study and the goals of the travel, if any travel is included.
   • What experiences do you have (if any) in the field of human rights?
   • Outline the purpose of your research/study and its relevance to the study of (or practice of promoting) human rights.
4. A detailed budget describing how the funds would be used and, if applicable, how this support would supplement other funds, fellowships, and grants.
5. A letter of recommendation from the student’s primary advisor or committee member
6. The names and full contact information (campus address, phone, and email) of two University of Washington (or past non-UW) faculty members who are familiar with your work.