MIT Political Science

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS  |  Undergraduate Studies

Jeffrey L. Pressman Awards

Every year, MIT Political Science recognizes talented undergraduates with Jeffrey L. Pressman Awards for research, travel, or internship in U.S. government, politics, law, or education. All MIT undergraduates are eligible to apply. Pressman Awards are stipends (maximum $6,000 each) intended as support for special summer projects or internships in issues related to the United States government. The project should focus on a legal, political, institutional, or policy issue.

Submit your completed proposal to Tobie Weiner in E53-484 by April 2012

Proposal guidelines

Your proposal should be 3-5 pages in length and include:

1. Description of the project.

• Why are you interested in this topic?
• What is your background in this area?
• How do you propose to complete the research or internship?
• What will this project contribute to your education?
• What will you contribute to the field by completing this research or internship?
• Who is your faculty advisor? (must be a member of the MIT faculty, although not necessarily a political science professor)

2. Preliminary budget.

3. Letters of recommendation from two members of the MIT faculty may be emailed directly to Tobie Weiner in E53-484.

4. A current resume.