Create a timeline for your application
This is simply a guide to help you maximize the strength of your application. Please do not be discouraged if you start late! You're welcome to reach out to Sara Gia Trongone (trongone@wisc.edu) to discuss projects at all stages.
August-October (and even earlier!)
- Engage or volunteer with the community partner you plan to work with
- Learn about the context and community you would like to work with for the fellowship
- Schedule a meeting with the WIF Graduate Advisor to discuss community engagement and building partnerships
November
- Review WIF canvas page and WIF website for details on the fellowship
- Reach out to potential community advisors and academic advisors about interest in co-creating a WIF project
- Meet with community and academic advisors to design a first iteration of your fellowship project together, including goals and objectives of the fellowship
- Schedule a meeting with the WIF Graduate Advisor to consult on project design
Early-to-mid December
- Review all application materials on WIF canvas page
- Check in with academic and community advisor to see if project goals and objectives should be adjusted
- Begin application, including budget
- Visit the Writing Center to get support in grant writing process
- Solicit letters of support from academic and community advisor
- Solicit signatures from academic and community advisors
Late December
- Complete first draft of application
- Request feedback from academic and community advisors on first draft of application
Early January
- Edit proposal
- Ensure you have all application materials gathered
- Submit to the priority application deadline (January 5th)
Late January
- Make any edits to the priority application from the Graduate Mentor feedback
- Submit to the final application deadline (February 9th)