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Alumni I have just defended my dissertation and have a position. I need a letter certifying that I completed my Ph.D. |
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Commencement, and Dissertation and Thesis Submittal I want to learn more about the process of defending and submitting my dissertation/thesis. |
Susan Ely Barbara Bennett |
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Student Completions I need a letter validating completion/degree. I would like to review my degree requirements. |
Thomas A. Lewis |
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Dissertation Completion/Extension Proposals (DCP/DEP) I have questions about the process of securing advanced doctoral funding in the Humanities or Social Sciences. |
Dissertation Completion Proposal page (under Financing & Support, under PhD Funding). Forms for 2019-20 are on UFunds. Vanessa Ryan |
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Diversity Initiatives I have a question about graduate admission. I want to know more about diversity and inclusion at Brown University. |
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Fellowship Applications I want to know if I need to submit an exempt or non-exempt narrative for the SF 424 form. I want to check on the deadlines for the application of the fellowship (Fulbright, Liebmann, etc.) that I'm interested in. I want to search for fellowship opportunities. |
Thomas A. Lewis, Ian Straughn (Library) |
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Student Financial Support/Issues I have questions about my stipend and/or an outstanding balance. I have a question about the external funding incentive policy. I have a question about how my stipend will be paid. (See student payroll page.) I need some emergency financial assistance (apply through UFunds). I have a question about tuition or my deposit. I need a letter concerning taxes, funding or a mortgage. |
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Health Insurance I seek additional information about health and dental insurance coverage. I need assistance with a fee waiver. |
Cheryl Moan (Insurance Office) or Ethan Bernstein
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International Student Concerns I would like some information about acculturation and/or language assistance. I want assistance with writing. |
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Leaves I have questions about professional development leave. I want to talk to someone about the parental relief policy. |
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Open Graduate Education I would like to discuss my ideas regarding Open Graduate Education. |
Vanessa Ryan |
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Problem Situations I am the victim of harassment or assault.
I am the victim of a crime. I need urgent University administrator assistance at night or weekends. I have a complaint about another student. I want to talk about my career and graduate education with someone outside the department. I have a Title IX issue or question. |
Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Any Graduate School dean
Maria Suarez or Rene Davis, Title IX Office |
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Professional Development I seek assistance with career exploration, resumes, cover letters, and job applications. I want to explore professional development options. I am interested in a career in higher education administration and want to apply to the BEST Program. |
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Programmatic questions |
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Prospective Students I have questions about the support Brown provides for medical, mental health or learning problems. I would like to apply for a master's or doctoral degree at Brown University. |
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Student Support and Student Life I have questions about religious, philosophical, ethical, or spiritual practices or issues. I seek ways to connect with other students and would like to participate in social and community events. I seek child-care referral and subsidies. I am interested in learning about athletics and recreation facilities on campus. I have questions about the Parental Relief Policy. I have a question about accessibility or disability accommodations. I want legal help with a lease, housing problem or with another matter. |
Attorney Len O'Brian (at Sarah Doyle Center for Women and Gender) |
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Travel I would like to apply for support for research travel. I seek support for international travel to present my research abroad. |
Michelle Rose
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For contact information, please visit the Deans & Staff page.