Apply for the Gopen Fellowship

How can I apply for the Gopen Fellowship?

Follow these instructions to apply for the Gopen Fellowship:

Write a 2–4-page proposal. This proposal must include:
• your name on the first page
• your project title: a name that describes your project
• your background and disability experience
• a description of the project you want to work on in your fellowship
• why you want to work on this project
• how your project will benefit people with disabilities
• what makes your project special • your specific project goal
• a list of activities and when you want to complete them (for example,

“Do internet research about my project from July-August”)
• a description of the final product you will create: will you make a brochure or a website? how will you share your project? how will it help people?
• what you hope will happen if you do this project: your project outcomes and impact
• what you want to do after the fellowship
• what kind of training or support you will need during the fellowship

Include your resume

Include three letters of reference from people who have worked with you.

Email your proposal, resume, and three letters of reference to Berenise Reyes-Albino at berenise.albino@umb.edu. Your email subject line should be: “Gopen Fellowship Application – (your last name)” by April 21 at 5pm