The Graduate School awards a limited number of one-year Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowships (IDFs) each year to outstanding graduate students who would benefit from interaction with faculty at one of the University's interdisciplinary research centers or institutes. The Minnesota Population Center is a participating center. To learn more about the IDF visit the Graduate School's IDF website and watch a recording of an IDF Info Session held by the Institute for Advanced Study.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The MPC welcomes applications from students pursuing interdisciplinary population research!
Benefits of an IDF at MPC:
- Embedded in our intellectual community
- Mentoring and research with faculty
- Weekly seminars & workshops
- MPC member services & resources
- Computer, software and office space
- Research funds for travel, data, etc. ($2,500)
Before the MPC application process begins, interested parties should review the graduate school’s eligibility requirements here. Applicants must ensure they have a graduation date of Spring 2028 or later. If they are eligible to hold an IDF in 2026-27 at the MPC, applicants should email [email protected] to indicate their interest as soon as possible.
Applicants must submit their application packet (minus the letter of support from MPC’s Director) to [email protected] by October 13, 2025.
The application packet must include:
- CV
- Proposal
- Proof of IRB if applicable, or IRB form
Each applicant's advisor and faculty mentor should send their letters of support directly to [email protected] by October 13, 2025.
The MPC review committee will consider how each applicant would benefit from residence in MPC’s interdisciplinary intellectual community and how MPC would benefit from each applicant’s residence. The MPC will make its review and notify applicants of decisions by Friday, October 17, 2025. Then, prior to the Grad school deadline, a letter of support from MPC Director Theresa Osypuk will be uploaded via the online form for submission to the Grad School.
The Graduate School's deadline is 5:00pm on Friday, November 7, 2025.
Please email any questions for the MPC at [email protected].
Please email any questions for the Graduate school at [email protected].
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Current Interdisciplinary Fellows
- 2025 - 2026 - Ngan (Nora) Nguyen