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Senior Fellowship Program

Senior Fellowship Program

Each spring the Dean of the Faculty designates up to seven academically outstanding members of the junior class as Senior Fellows. Students in the junior year may become candidates by submitting a proposal for a senior year of independent study. The proposal usually grows out of earlier independent study courses and is framed in consultation with two faculty advisers of the student's choice.

Senior Fellows are exempt from taking a normal course load in the conventional curriculum, and they need not complete concentration requirements; they may take such courses as are appropriate to their fellowship projects and their educational goals. A written thesis is required at the close of the fellowship year, along with a public lecture to the College community. Evaluation is made by the advisors and an examination committee.

 

Senior Fellow Fiona Kirkpatrick '10

Fiona Kirkpatrick '10 Scrutinizes Life in Imperial India

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Senior Fellow Autumnrose Haroutunian

Autumnrose Haroutunian '10 Explores Phenomenology

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Gail Corneau '10

Senior Fellow Gail Corneau Researching MRSA Staph Infections

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