OVERVIEW
The CALL Uehiro Dissertation Fellowship supports promising doctoral candidates at the mid-stage of their dissertation in the College of Arts, Languages & Letters. Preference is given to research that has some ethical component or dimension. The word ethical is interpreted broadly. The work that receives support is expected to pursue wisdom and practices that help people better understand and appreciate ethical, moral, and humanistic values. The dissertation, therefore, does not need to discuss ethical theories or ethical issues primarily or exclusively.
The CALL Uehiro Fellowship Program awards up to three $4,000 fellowships this year. The application deadline for the academic year 2025-2026 is March 22, 2026. Selection results will be announced electronically. Fellowship recipients will have their profiles posted on the awardees’ page and are expected to defend their dissertation and submit a final report within approximately three years from receiving the fellowship.
In addition to the preference for work with some ethical component or dimension, there are three criteria for selection. First, the general quality of the dissertation as evidenced in the applicant’s sample chapter. Second, the potential for academic and professional success in the applicant’s discipline. Third, the applicant’s integrity and ethical leadership as a future academic and educator. Recipients are required to preserve documentation of expenses made with the fellowship funds in accordance with accounting procedures within the UH system.
ELIGIBILITY AND HOW TO APPLY
The Applicant
- Must be a full-time PhD candidate in CALL actively writing a dissertation.
- Should have defended the dissertation proposal within the past five years (Spring 2021 or later).
- Should have at least one chapter of the dissertation drafted and approved by the dissertation chair.
Application Materials
The following four items must be submitted electronically.
- Updated CV
- Defended proposal
- Sample chapter of your dissertation with a one-page summary (preferably related to an ethical issue or theme, though this is not required).
- An explanation of how the dissertation pertains to ethics or ethical issues broadly construed (especially if the sample chapter does not demonstrate this clearly, up to 1000 words).
How to Apply
- Consult your dissertation chair and graduate chair to obtain their consent.
- Go to the application page, complete the online application form, attach the required materials, and submit.
- Notify your dissertation chair and graduate chair of your submission (they will be asked to submit online evaluation forms to complete your application; the applicant must ensure these evaluations are submitted promptly; no separate recommendation letters are required).
FELLOWSHIP USAGE GUIDELINES
The Fellowship can be used towards:
- Equipment for research (computer, printer, scanner, video camera, etc.)
- Research materials (books, journals, academic reports, database subscription, etc.)
- Conference participation (airfare, lodging, ground transportation, registration fee, etc.)
- Fieldwork for research (airfare, transportation, lodging, research material, etc.)
- Other expenses that enhance research and training in the PhD program.
- Preserve receipts, invoices, and other documentation of expenses following UH accounting procedures.
* Please direct inquiries to callu@hawaii.edu.