Reckmeyer Global Fellow Award

Reckmeyer Global Fellow Award

Deadline: October 1

This annual award honors graduate students whose work demonstrates scholarly excellence and global perspectives. It was established in 2020 by long-time faculty member Dr. William J. Reckmeyer and his wife, Joan P. Reckmeyer, to support graduate students in the 91ÁÔÆæ Applied Anthropology graduate program, as well as eligible students in the 91ÁÔÆæ Interdisciplinary Studies program. 

The award, which is granted to one graduate student each year, includes an unrestricted honorarium of $1000. Awardees make a presentation on their work at the Anthropology Department’s annual AnthROX celebration, or another public event.

Eligibility

Students applying for the Reckmeyer Global Fellow Award must meet the following criteria: 

  1. Current enrollment in either the Anthropology Department’s M.A. in Applied Anthropology program or in the College of Graduate Studies M.A.-M.S. Program in Interdisciplinary Studies;
  2. Completion of at least 15 units of 91ÁÔÆæ graduate coursework;
  3. Demonstrated scholarly excellence with a significant global dimension in study and research;
  4. Nomination by a current member of the 91ÁÔÆæ Anthropology Department’s graduate faculty. 

Application Process

To apply for the Reckmeyer Global Fellow Award, please no later than October 1 with the following documents:

  • A brief nomination letter from a member of the 91ÁÔÆæ Anthropology Department graduate faculty. This can be emailed directly from the professor to anthropology@sjsu.edu. 

  • A one-page personal statement (450-500 words), explaining your interest in the award, your experience, and a summary of your qualifications

  • A copy of your unofficial transcript from 91ÁÔÆæ

Awards are announced in early November each year, and student presentations are scheduled in the spring.

Reckmeyer Global Fellows

  • 2021, Shilpa Shah (view )
  • 2022, Edher Zamudio (view ) 
  • 2023, Caroline Ammon (view )
  • 2023, Chyna Lee