Elizabeth Weir Action Research Fellowship

Spring 2013

Through the leadership and generosity of Elizabeth Weir, the Action Research Center is proud to offer two fellowships.
Weir Fellows work on projects that have been thoughtfully developed using action research strategies. Projects should
make a meaningful impact on the community and candidates are encouraged to develop projects that connect the local
and the global.

Fellowship Requirements:
Successfully implement the action research project outlined in the application
Weekly meetings with Dr. Simeone on Thursdays over the lunch hour in the Memorial Center
Journals reflecting on the research process
A presentation to the campus about your project

Fellowship Dates: Spring 2013

Compensation: Each Weir Fellowship will be awarded up to $1500 each. Up to two fellowships will be granted. Fellows
can use the award as income or to assist in project development.

Eligibility:
All IWU students registered in spring 2013
Prior recipients of the fellowship are not eligible to apply again

All applications must include:
A complete ARC project charter (available at www.iwu.edu/action) of no more than 4 pages
A current resume (including relevant community activities)
Optional: Applicants may attach other materials (photos, maps, letters of support, etc) if available

Deadline: Nov 1, 2012 at 5pm
Applications should be turned in electronically to arc@iwu.edu

Fellowship selection will be based upon the following criteria:
Overall quality of the charter
Use of community-based action research methodology
Confidence in the ability of the fellow to execute the project
Potential for the project to forge and sustain collaborative efforts

To learn more:
ARC Open House, Monday, October 1 3:30-4:30pm Shaw 107
ARC Office hours in Shaw 200, Tuesdays 9-11am or Wednesdays 3-5pm
IWU Internship Fair, October 3 4:30 – 6:30pm in the Memorial Center
Contact: Deborah Halperin dhalperi@iwu.edu or 309.825.6006