1. the policy issue to be addressed;
2. the policy significance of the topic;
3. the relevance of the topic to the city of Baltimore as well as cross-nationally;
4. the methodology; and
5. the schedule for accomplishing the project within the time frame of the U.S. visit. The proposal should be typed, double-spaced, using 12-point typeface.

Applicants are required to submit the research proposal, two letters of recommendation from urban policy leaders and/or scholars, a resume or curriculum vitae, and a brief statement of career or educational plans. Applicants should indicate their intention to compete for either a Senior or Junior level position and should also indicate other sources of funding for the fellowship. All of these materials should be submitted to the International Fellows in Urban Studies Program, Institute for Policy Studies, The Johns Hopkins University, Wyman Park Building, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, U.S.A. Attention: Marsha R. B. Schachtel.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To be eligible for September acceptance, applications should be submitted by April 30. To be eligible for January acceptance, applications should be submitted by August 31. Applications may also be completed online. Hard copies of recommendation letters are required.

Please note: Special annual fellowships may have fixed deadlines. Please consult fellowship announcements on this website for details.

This is a competitive award program. Selection criteria include the policy relevance and significance of the proposed research, the feasibility of completing it within the time frame, and its relationship to the interests and expertise of Institute faculty. A committee of urban studies scholars will make the selection of fellowship recipients. Applicants will be notified within 30 days of submission of all required application materials.