Since 2008, the University of Oregon's Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics has supported the research and writing of more than forty-three UO graduate students doing work related to the Center’s mission of expanding knowledge about and understanding of significant public problems confronting Oregon, the nation, and the world. Wayne Morse Graduate Research Fellows have the opportunity to participate in a variety of Center events and programs. Students who are engaged in conducting graduate research related to public affairs for their dissertation or Master's thesis are encouraged to apply. During fiscal year 2026-27 (which is longer than the academic year), the Wayne Morse Center will support two to three Graduate Research Fellows with awards of $5,000 each.
To be considered, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- be a current University of Oregon student pursuing a master's degree or PhD,
- have obtained approval of their thesis or dissertation prospectus from their committee, and
- plan to remain enrolled at UO during the entire fellowship year.
Graduate students from all disciplines, including the arts, are encouraged to apply.
Graduate students interested in conducting research on Senator Morse as part of the Wayne Morse Monograph Series will also be considered. If you are interested in this option, please email Wayne Morse Center Co-Director Daniel Tichenor at tichenor@uoregon.edu for instructions.
The application deadline for 2026-27 Wayne Morse Graduate Research Fellowships is March 10, 2026, at midnight.
The deadline for faculty advisors to submit letters of recommendation is March 18, 2026.
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