Purpose
The Thomas J. Watson Fellowships support graduating seniors nominated by their college or university for independent study abroad on a topic of special interest to the individual. The travel experience is envisioned as a break in which fellows may explore a particular interest, view their lives and American society in greater perspective and develop a more enlightened sense of international concern. It is not intended for fellows to engage in extended formal study at a foreign university.

The Watson Fellowships seek to encourage individuals who demonstrate integrity, strong ethical character, intelligence, the capacity for vision and leadership and potential for humane and effective participation in the world community. The candidate's proposed project is especially important and should involve investigation into an area of demonstrated concern and personal commitment.

Details
Each Watson Fellow receives $25,000 to support a year of purposeful postgraduate study and travel abroad, in pursuit of a plan of his/her own design.

For more information on the fellowships visit the Thomas J. Watson Foundation website at:

http://www.watsonfellowship.org/.

Downloads

Application Instructions (PDF)
Thomas J. Watson Foundation Fellowship Online Application Form

All contacts and requests for information from the Watson Foundation should be directed to the campus liaison officer:

       Nancy Kleckner
       Biology Department
       312 Carnegie Science Hall
       Tel:  207-786-8201
       Email:  nkleckne@bates.edu

You may contact Sagaree Sengupta, the Graduate Fellowships Advisor,
for feedback on draft applications prior to meeting with the Watson
Committee:

       Sagaree Sengupta
       Coram Library 222a 
       Email: sengupt@bates.edu