Engaged Learning Opportunities - Shared Application

Engaged Learning Opportunities - Shared Application

At Lang, there are numerous opportunities for our students to connect their interests to real-world experiences outside of the classroom through Lang-sponsored fellowships, grants, and symposia.
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Covid-19 - Student Grant Update

Grant programs such as CESJ Minigrants and the Eugene Lang Opportunity Awards are continuing, some have adjusted their deadlines, please see details below.

Changes have been made to eligibility criteria for all Lang grants and fellowships due to developments in COVID-19. For the latest and most comprehensive information from The New School, visit newschool.edu/coronavirus. Future funding for grants will continue to be spent in accordance with university guidelines as the situation develops.

Eligible projects for the rest of the Spring 2020 semester must meet the following criteria:

1. Funding cannot go toward travel - international or domestic.
The New School has suspended international university-related travel through the end of the semester. As such, projects involving funding for international travel for the Spring 2020 semester will not be considered eligible for funding. Given updates regarding various state wide shut downs, domestic travel will also not be funded through Lang Grant programs until further notice (this includes summer travel).

If you believe you have a unique situation that may warrant an exception to the travel suspension, you may request review via this form - to apply for funding here, you would need to include a copy of your approved request.

2. Funding cannot go toward projects that do not meet the CDC Guidelines
At this time, we are requiring students to take in consideration CDC guidelines on best practices for further Covid-19 prevention when crafting their proposals. This includes guidelines on limiting social gatherings to less than 10 people at a time and maintaining social distancing. Proposals that do not follow these guidelines will not be funded at this time.

We understand that the changing landscape will continue to affect long term programs and projects. We encourage students to reach out to the program support of specific grant programs to work on collaborative solutions to questions you may have. We continue to be committed to funding student endeavors while also being respectful of the current environment.
Dean's Honor Symposium - Deadline: October 2, 2020
Course credit options available
Application-based opportunity for students to showcase their research and creative projects on interdisciplinary panels or through posters.
https://www.newschool.edu/lang/fellowships/

Application Template
Contact: Jennifer Riegle, rieglej@newschool.edu
CESJ Mini-Grants - Fall Deadlines: October 12, November 2, December 7, 2020
Grants up to $750 for Individuals and $1500 for groups
CESJ Mini-Grants are small grants to individual and groups of students to support student programming, research costs, activism, creative projects, or other work that focuses on social justice or civic engagement. Individual students enrolled at Lang, and groups that include at least one Lang student, are eligible to apply.
https://www.newschool.edu/lang/fellowships/

Application Template
Contact: langcesj@newschool.edu
Eugene Lang Opportunity Awards - Deadline: October 30, 2020 (extended)
Grants up to $5000
Eugene Lang Opportunity Awards make it easier for students with financial need and academic merit to participate in the many co-curricular programs and initiatives available at Lang. A number of awards up to $5,000 are made every fall and spring semester and every winter and summer break. Funds are limited and are distributed competitively according to the college's judgment of the educational quality and budget of a student's proposal and the applicant's financial need and academic standing.
https://www.newschool.edu/lang/opportunity-awards/

Application Template
Contact: eloa@newschool.edu
Civic Liberal Arts Fellowships - Deadline for Spring Courses: October 30, 2020
Course credit + payment
CLA courses bring community partners into Lang classrooms. Students learn from distinguished non-faculty professionals in a variety of fields. One paid Student Fellow supports each class - $1000 for 4-credit courses, $250 for 1-credit courses.

Application Template
Learn more: https://www.newschool.edu/lang/fellowships/

Contact: Evan Rapport, rapporte@newschool.edu
First Year Fellows - Priority Deadline: December 11, 2020
Course credit + stipend
Qualified students earn up to three credits to mentor incoming first-year students by lead seminar workshops and meet weekly in a seminar to develop and strengthen teaching, mentoring, and facilitation practice.

Application Template
Contact: Patricia Kalidonis, kalidonp@newschool.edu
Social Science Research Fellowship - Deadline: January 8, 2021
Course credit + stipend
This fellowship provides a unique opportunity to combine research, theory, and practice. It requires the ability to work independently over the summer and throughout the fall semester. This fellowship provides a rare chance for students to develop their research and writing skills through individual mentoring and feedback on their work.
https://www.newschool.edu/lang/eugene-lang-college-social-science-fellowship/

Contact: Lang Fellowships, langfellowships@newschool.edu
Mohn Family Science and Social Justice Fellowship - Rolling Deadline
Grants up to $5000, Competitive merit-based fellowship that enables students who are interested in science and social justice and who are in need of financial support to be successful in building professional/STEM skills in a justice-focused nonprofit organization or research lab that can also make connections to arts, design, communication, and social research.

Students who have an experience that could benefit from funding during the academic year can use this form to inquire about eligibility, or contact Katayoun Chamany directly.

See Fellowship sites and grant description here.

Contact: Katayoun Chamany, ChamanyK@newschool.edu
CESJ Summer Fellows Program - Next Deadline: Spring 2021
Compensation up to $2500 to assist Lang students who are pursuing unpaid or underpaid summer internships committed to social justice values, practice, and/or scholarship.
https://www.newschool.edu/lang/fellowships/

Contact: langcesj@newschool.edu
Application
I am applying for: *

CESJ Mini-Grants CESJ Summer Fellows Grant Civic Liberal Arts Fellowship Dean's Honor Symposium Eugene Lang Opportunity Award First Year Fellows (both New and Returning) Mohn Family Science and Social Justice Fellowship Social Science Research Fellowship
Please note that if you apply to more than one, you must submit a separate application to each opportunity.
Privacy Statement

Your application and all materials attached will be shared with the committee deciding the award you've applied for. Future use of these materials will be requested directly from you by the deciding committee if necessary.
Budget - If a budget is required for your project, you can find guidelines and a sample budget here:

http://bit.ly/LangBudgetWorksheet

It is recommended that you fill out the sample sheet and copy over your answers here to the question below, if required by your grant. If you are sharing your google sheet in your application, please be sure that you enable the option "Anyone at the New School can view" within the sharing settings.

Shared Questions

For all opportunities, the primary applicant must be a Lang student. Some opportunities allow for exceptions for students that have taken a majority of Lang classes, please be in touch with the program contact before applying.
First Name *
Last Name *
New School E-mail Address *
Non-New School Email *
example@example.com
N number *
Mobile Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Pronouns - she/her, he/him, they/them, etc. *
Are you a Lang student? *

Yes BAFA Parsons BAFA Jazz No
Are you an international student? *

Yes No
Lang Major *
Other Major (if not listed):
Parsons/CoPA Major (BAFA Only)
Minor(s):
Planned Semester and Year of Graduation - example: Spring 2021 or Fall 2021: *

What self-identities would you like us to be aware of? (This is entirely optional - please answer as much or as little as you like. The Dean's Office is seeking to collect more data on who engages in our programming).

Responses

Race

Ethnicity

Tribal Membership (if known)

Gender

Sexuality

Religion

Class

(Dis)Ability

Other 1

Other 2

CESJ Mini-Grant Application
Covid-19 - Student Grant Update

At this time, we are asking students to consider CDC guidelines on best practices for further Covid-19 prevention when crafting their proposals. This includes guidelines on limiting social gatherings to less than 10 people at a time and maintaining social distancing. Proposals that do not follow these guidelines will not be funded at this time.
The Office of Civic Engagement & Social Justice at Eugene Lang College (Lang CESJ) offers small grants to individual and groups of students to support student programming, research costs, activism, creative projects, or other work that focuses on social justice or civic engagement.

Please fully read the information below before submitting your application.

Past awards have funded needs like: production costs for an exhibition on Salvadoran migration and displacement; supplies for a theater project with young women in I Have A Dream Foundation's programs; food for a student-organized conference on urban community and environmental health.

ELIGIBILITY

Individual students enrolled at Lang, and groups that include at least one Lang student, are eligible to apply.

- Individual students can apply for up to $750 per semester.

- Groups are eligible to apply for up to $1,500 per semester.

- Priority is given to students who have not previously received mini-grant funding from CESJ in the immediate semester prior.

-May Mini-Grant will give priority to summer projects.

Awards are intended to cover the following costs:

Material fees and tangible costs (this ranges from project supplies to website domain to registration fees)
Guest speaker honoraria and fees
Catering

Awards CANNOT be used for:

Compensation for time worked on project (for self or others)
Study abroad program fees/tuition
Personal equipment that can be obtained in school

If a CESJ mini-grant includes requests for prohibited items, said specific item will not be considered for funding.

Additionally, students also must make clear if they have or plan to solicit additional funding. Lack of disclosure may result in an ineligible application.

EXPECTATIONS

Grant recipients must document and reflect upon their project, working closely with Lang CESJ staff to do so. If you are approved for a grant, you should expect to:

- Communicate with Lang CESJ staff in a timely manner and proactively share updates. There will be a mandatory post-award meeting after you have been notified of approval to further discuss the award. Outside of that meeting, we encourage you to meet with us throughout the duration of your award.

- Complete a reflection assignment (with flexible format, e.g. writing, video-blogging, etc.) within 45 days of project completion.

- Apply to be part of the annual Lang Dean's Honor Symposium in the year following your project (if applicable).

-Participation in the CESJ Fall or Spring Mixer.

For projects taking place on campus and/or which involve space booking or public programming, Lang CESJ requests acknowledgement as a co-sponsor of the project/event.

DEADLINES

Mini-Grants are accepted in monthly deadline cycles. Applications are due on the first Monday of the month.

In Fall 2020, deadlines are:

- Updated Deadline: Monday, October 12

- Monday, November 2

- Monday, December 7

We encourage students to apply as early as possible to allow room for planning, publicizing, and implementation, and for award disbursement should you be chosen. Students are also encouraged to meet with CESJ staff to review applications.

PLEASE NOTE: Award disbursement may take up to 8 weeks, and is sent via postal mail as a check. We encourage you to consider this as you plan your budget and timing (i.e. immediate payment may not be possible, so take into account that you may receive your award as a reimbursement). If you have concerns about this, don't hesitate to reach out to us.

If you have any questions about CESJ Mini-Grants or this application form, please contact us at langcesj@newschool.edu.
Legal Name (for payment on a check, if different than above)

First Name Last Name
Mailing Address (at which you could receive a check within 8 weeks of award) *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you applying for an individual grant or a group grant? *

Individual Group
Names of additional applicants and contact information, if applying as a group:
Sponsoring Organization *
Please specify in there is an organization with whom you will be completing the mini-grant.
Please specify the sponsoring organization. (Do not write acronyms, but use the organization or club's entire name). *
Project Advisor (this must be a New School staff, faculty or mentor - cannot be an undergraduate student - involved with or has knowledge of your project). The first and last name need to be included, as well as their department. Use the suffix box at the end to specify advisor's department. *

First Name Last Name Suffix
Title of proposed project: *
Date of proposed project: *

Month Day Year
Date
End Date of proposed project: *

Month Day Year
Date
Have you ever applied for a CESJ mini before?

Yes No
Did you receive funding from CESJ Mini-grant before?

Yes No
If yes, please write the month and year of the grant funding:
Your Proposed Project

Please provide as much detail as possible. We expect most answers to be no less than 300 words.
A concise description of your proposed project: *
What are your major goals? *
What metrics will you use to define the project's success? How will you know if this project is successful? *
What social justice issue(s) does this project address? *
Which individuals or groups will be impacted by the proposed project? How? *
How will this project connect to your academic work or previous experience in the community? *
Provide an itemized budget for your proposed project, including any other sources of funding that you have solicited: *
Is there any other information that you feel we should know?
Supplementary Materials - include any relevant documents you feel will support your application.

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The CESJ mini-grant is an integral part of funding research for undergraduate students at Lang. We would like to use your project (if approved) to highlight the types of projects which can receive mini-grant funding. If your project is chosen to be highlighted, do you consent to allowing us to condense and or edit the final product for promotional purposes? We recognize that it is important to maintain the integrity of your project, and would want your input about any edits which might need to be done. *

Yes, I consent to have my work used for promotional purposes. I will review any recommended edits. No, I do not consent to have my work used for promotional purposes.
Thank you!

Thank you for applying. We recognize your dedication to social justice work here at The New School and beyond, and look forward to reviewing your application. If you have further questions, please email Natasha Rivera at riveran@newschool.edu , or Asia Elena Gerosa at langCESJ@newschool.edu .

Additionally, please ensure receipt of your submission by emailing langCESJ@newschool.edu for verification.

*all awards are subject to taxation*

CESJ Summer Fellows 2021

Lang Civic Engagement & Social Justice (Lang CESJ) is pleased to announce that it has dedicated funding available for Lang students who are pursuing summer internships committed to social justice values, practice, and/or scholarship.
Please carefully read the information below. If you have questions, you can email langcesj@newschool.edu.
Components of the Lang CESJ Summer Fellows program:

1) A grant of up to $2500 for students who are pursuing an unpaid or underpaid summer internship focused on social justice.

2) Reflection, documentation, and sharing of learning from the internship with students, faculty, and staff at The New School during four touchpoints:

(a) A mid-summer virtual gathering for fellows
(b) A written mid-point reflection form (to be submitted online)

(c) End of summer evaluation
(d) Participation in the Fall 2021 CESJ Mixer and submission of an application to the Lang Dean’s Honor Symposium

Award

Grants of up to $2,500 are available.

The application provides space for you to indicate the amount of hours, date range, and the scope of your internship. These factors will influence the amount of your grant.

Eligibility & Requirements

Who is eligible?

Currently enrolled Lang and Lang/Parsons BAFA students are eligible. Priority will be given to applicants who have not received funding from Lang CESJ in the 2020-21 academic year, undocumented students or students with precarious status, and to applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Graduating seniors may also apply, but they will be asked to complete more extensive reflections and additional materials (in lieu of participation in fall 2021 in-person activities)

Grant funds cannot be applied to tuition.

What kinds of summer internships are eligible?

Part- or full-time internships of at least 130 hours over the span of the summer, are unpaid, and are dedicated to a social justice mission are eligible. Internships can be located anywhere, not just New York City.

Applicants should already have been offered and accepted an internship when they apply, and should have relevant documentation (e.g. offer letter/email, description of internship).

Requirements

Fellows must:
1. Actively communicate with Lang CESJ staff during the application process, and respond in a timely matter to inquiries
2. Participate in virtual mid-summer gathering for fellows where they will reflect on and share out their work (date TBD in July and August)
3. Complete an online, written, midpoint reflection form and end of summer evaluation about their internship experience and CESJ summer grant program (to be submitted in early July and early September respectively)
4. Present documentation of their work during a Fall 2021 presentation and mixer event (date TBD in September)
5. Submit an application to be a presenter in the college's Dean's Honor Symposium (applications are made available in late Fall 2021 for participation in the Spring 2022 symposium)
Fellows may also be specially invited to participate in additional summer programming (e.g. brown bag lunches, career development workshops) offered by Lang CESJ or the Lang Internship Seminar Program, have access to reading and workshop materials that enable critical reflection on their internship experience, and are encouraged to make appointments with Lang CESJ staff for ongoing support.

Application Materials

1. General Applicant Information

2. Summer Internship Details & Name/Contact Info of Supervisor

3. Short Essay Responses

4. Resume & Unofficial Transcript

Application form

Please complete all fields in the form below. Applications are due by TBD - Spring 2021 by 3:00 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted. All applications will be submitted via this online form. We strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Legal Name (for payment on a check, only if different than above)

First Name Last Name
Mailing Address (at which you could receive a check or other correspondence between June and August 2021) *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Summer Internship Details

Please describe in as much detail as possible the internship you will be pursuing this summer.
Name of organization providing internship *
Organization's Website Address *
Internship Start Date *

Month Day Year
Date
Your internship title *
e.g. social media manager, research assistant etc.
Location of Internship (city, state, country) *
Organization’s mission *
Will you be able to work remotely? *

Yes No A Part of the time Unsure
Time Commitment *
Hours per week/number of weeks
Please describe the scope of your summer internship. *
What will you be doing this summer?
Please check off any resources or benefits you will be receiving from this internship:

Academic Credit Metrocards/local transportation Computer supplies/support
Please list any specific needs that this grant will cover. Enter the dollar amounts associated with each that you will need for the duration of the summer in the boxes below. *
Rent
For the duration of the summer
Utilities (gas/electric)
For the duration of the summer
Phone
For the duration of the summer
Transportation
For the duration of the summer
Other Needs
*Please explain this amount in the Specific Needs Section Above
Total $
DO NOT EDIT-THIS CALCULATES AUTOMATICALLY!
List any employment or other significant time commitments, as well as salary and stipends from all sources, for summer 2020. If you have applied for other fellowships/scholarships, please also list them here. *
Supervisors' Name *

First Name Last Name
Title *
Email Address *
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Short Essay Responses - Please Respond in 250 words or less.

How is this summer internship connected to a social justice mission, vision, practice or set of values?
How will this internship influence your goals for the future -- at Lang and/or in your life? Consider how this experience may impact your academic focus, your co-curricular or leadership involvement on campus, artistic practice, perspective on activism and organizing, and/or other future goals and projects. *

0/250
Supplementary Materials

Please upload the following information:
1. Unofficial Transcript (PDF) (this transcript can be an unofficial version; we are seeking a description of your coursework and your GPA)
2. Email Internship Offer Letter (PDF)
Unofficial Transcripts *

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Internship Offer Letter *

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Civic Liberal Arts
Spring 2021 Civic Liberal Arts Courses:

Green Roof Ecology, Timon McPherson and Brooklyn Grange, UENV (4 cr)

What's the Story with Anne Bogart, Sarah Montague and SITI Co., LTHR (1 cr)

Reimagining Schools, Cecilia Rubino and EXALT, LTHR (1 cr)

Sanctuary as Practice, Alexandra Delano & Abou Farman and New Sanctuary Coalition, UGLB (4 cr)

Scene Study: Political Plays, Zishan Ugurlu and La MaMa, LTHR (4 cr)
Please choose the course for which you are applying to be a Civic Liberal Arts Student Fellow:

Green Roof Ecology, Timon McPherson and Brooklyn Grange, UENV (4 cr) What's the Story with Anne Bogart, Sarah Montague and SITI Co., LTHR (1 cr) Reimagining Schools, Cecilia Rubino and EXALT, LTHR (1 cr) Sanctuary as Practice, Alexandra Delano & Abou Farman and New Sanctuary Coalition UGLB (4 cr) Scene Study: Political Plays, Zishan Ugurlu and La MaMa, LTHR (4 cr)
Have you taken courses in this area before?

Yes No
Which courses?
Why are you interested in being a Student Fellow for this course?
What special skills will you bring to the course as a Student Fellow?
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Supplementary Materials

Please include with your application a resume or CV, along with one work sample that demonstrates relevant knowledge. Depending on the course to which you are applying, this could be a writing sample, a sound or video recording, a link to a webpage/online media, etc. Please attach supplementary files below, or use the field provided to share a link to an online resource.
Attach Resume or CV:

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URLs, if any:

Lang Social Science Fellowship

Fellowship 2021 Application
GPA *
*A minimum 3.3 GPA is strongly preferred. Applicants whose GPA is below the preferred GPA may provide an explanation of why their GPA do not reflect their academic capacities.
Explanation (if necessary)
Current Lang year *

Sophomore Junior 4th years (BAFA only)
Site preference 1st choice *
Site preference 2nd choice
Site preference 3rd choice
Relevant Courses

Please list two courses you have taken in the social sciences
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Title Department
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Title Department
Resume *

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Cover letter *

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Writing sample *

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Academic Reference *
Please provide the name or email address for a current New School faculty member who we can contact to provide a reference for you.

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Please be sure to check deadlines and administrative point people for your award application at: https://www.newschool.edu/lang/fellowships/
Help us reach more students like you by sharing how you learned about this opportunity: *

Lang website Lang email blast Student success advisor Faculty/staff member Social Media Poster/digital board on campus
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Engaged Learning Opportunities - Shared Application

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Application

Shared Questions

CESJ Mini-Grant Application

Your Proposed Project

CESJ Summer Fellows 2021

Civic Liberal Arts

Dean's Honor Symposium

Description

Eugene Lang Opportunity Award

Information for payment

Lang First Year Fellow Application

Lang Social Science Fellowship

Mohn Family Science and Social Justice Fellowship

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