The Sam and Frances Fried Holocaust and Genocide Academy promotes and facilitates the scholarly study of the Holocaust and other genocides. We support University of Nebraska Omaha student research that raises awareness of Holocaust and genocide history.
Sam and Frances Fried Graduate Research Fellowship
The Sam and Frances Fried Holocaust and Genocide Academy is pleased to announce a graduate research fellowship in genocide studies. The award is valued up to $5,000 and will be distributed during the 2025-2026 academic year. Applications are open to graduate students from any department at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Research projects must relate to the study of genocide. Preference will be given to students who have a faculty-approved research topic.
Application Requirements
- Research proposal (1500-2000 words) with working bibliography
- Detailed budget or indication of how the funds would be spent
- Curriculum vitae and graduate transcript
- Writing sample
- One letter of recommendation that discusses the applicant’s project
Submit your application as a single PDF file by April 30, 2025.
Funding for this fellowship has been generously provided by the Sam and Frances Fried Holocaust and Genocide Education Fund. Number and value of awards are at the discretion of the Awards Committee.