Internal Deadline: 10/10/2016
External Deadline: 10/25/2016
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A maximum of two nominations per department may be submitted, plus renewals.
Please ensure that the following materials are submitted to Colin Robertson (colinr@illinois.edu, 2252 SC) by Oct. 10:
1) Student's C.V./resume. 3 page limit.
2) A description of the student's Ph.D. dissertation. IBM has set a 100 word limit. For internal review, please submit both a one-page statement and a 100 word statement.
3) Faculty Adviser's evaluation. "Include comparisons with peers and recent graduates, and detail what the impact of this student's thesis is likely to be. Also include evidence of outstanding achievement in both academic and research activities (other fellowships, awards, grants, and/or recognition of academic achievement)" NOTE: IBM has set a 200 word limit on evaluations. However, for the internal review, please submit a standard-length letter.
4) A description of the any of the nominee's special considerations, such as personal attributes, or other (non-CS) accomplishments, etc. IBM has set a 100 word limit.
5) A reference letter from a scientist at IBM. For internal CS @ ILLINOIS review. (If you do not know someone from IBM well enough to request a letter, you may want to reconsider whether or not you should apply.)
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