Grants and Fellowships

• The Irving B. Harris School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago announces a new program, the Harris Fellowships in Child Policy. The program offers a one-year masters of arts for students with at least a masters degree in early childhood development or a related field. Tuition and stipend provided. For information, contact:
  Nancy O'Connor, Dean of Students
  Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies
  The University of Chicago
  1155 E. 60th Street
  Chicago, IL 60637
  Telephone: (312) 702-8401
  e-mail: hsinf@spcmailhub.spc.uchicago.edu

• The Population Studies Center of the University of Michigan expects to have 4 openings for postdoctoral fellows sponsored by NICHD (1 opening) and NIA (3 openings). Positions to begin on or about September 1, 1996. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in demography, public health, or one of the social sciences (sociology, economics, anthropology). Background in aging is desirable for the NIA positions, but not required. Selection will be based on scholarly potential and compatibility with the interests of a faculty mentor. Fellows devote most of their time to independent research, but may also take selected courses and/or teach on a light-load basis. Positions offer exceptional opportunity for collaboration with staff of the Population Studies Center and Institute for Social Research on major projects in the US and Asia. Term of appointment is one year with likelihood of extending to two. Stipend commensurate with experience, based on levels mandated by NIH. Applicants must be citizens (or Permanent Residents) of the United States. Screening of applications will begin on January 22, 1996. Send letter of inquiry, curriculum vitae, brief statement (1-2 pages) of research interests, examples of written work, and three letters of recommendation to:
  Chair, Postdoctoral Search Committee
  Population Studies Center
  1225 South University Ave.
  Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2509.

• The Population Studies Center of the University of Michigan invites applications for 1-2 postdoctoral fellowships sponsored by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Term of appointment is two years, starting May-September, 1996. Research interests in the socio-cultural factors associated with population growth in developing countries is preferred. Fieldwork during the appointment period is encouraged. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Sociology, Economics, and Anthropology or related fields is required. Preference given to applicants with some postdoctoral experience. Stipend commensurate with experience. Screening of applications will begin on January 22, 1996. Send letter of inquiry, curriculum vitae, brief statement (1-2 pages) of research interests, examples of written work, and three letters of recommendation to:
  Chair, Mellon Postdoctoral Search Committee
  Population Studies Center
  1225 South University Ave.
  Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2509.

• The Population Council seeks a Senior Research fellow from Sub- Saharan Africa for its population policy research fellowship program (PPRFP) established in Nairobi, Kenya. The PPRF program, funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, seeks to improve understanding of the demographic transition in Sub-Saharan Africa. Applicants for the position of senior fellow should possess a doctoral degree in the population sciences or a related social/health science with at least 8 years research experience. She/He is to lead the PPRFP towards greater independence and eventual institutional autonomy. The position requires fluency in English and strong leadership skills. Send letter of interest and CV to:
  Ms. Raji Mohanam
  The Population Council
  1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
  New York, NY 10017 USA.
  Applications for senior fellow are to be received by February 28, 1996.

• The Department of Population Dynamics of the Johns Hopkins University of Hygiene and Public Health invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the demography of aging, sponsored by the National Institute on Aging. The fellowship is for one year, renewable for a second year, and will be available Fall 1996. Applicants should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. To insure full consideration, send by March 1, 1996, a vita, statement of research interests, and the names of 3 references to
  Robert Schoen, Chair
  Demography of Aging Training Committee
  Department of Population Dynamics
  615 N. Wolfe St.
  Baltimore, MD 21205-2179.

• The Population Reference Bureau is accepting applications to the following fellowship and internship programs:

  • International Programs Fellowships.
    Twelve-month fellowships begin June or July 1995. Fellowships are part of PRB's Cooperative agreement with USAID. Fellows work at PRB or AID to help with production and distribution of population materials for policy makers in developing countries and to assist staff on other policy- and information- support activities. The full-time position pays $24,000 annually depending on academic background and experience. Some population- or public-health related classes or work experience, as well as language skills (especially French and Spanish) required.

  • Academic Year Internship.
    Nine-month begins August or September 1995. Intern works in PRB's Policy Studies Department. Candidates should demonstrate interest in a specific population-related area (such as the relation between population trends and particular population policies, or the collection and dissemination of demographic data). While at PRB, the intern will assist staff on various projects. Interns work 35 hours a week, and receive a stipend of $10.00 per hour.

  • Summer Internship.
    Three-month internship begins in May or June 1995. Internship involves aiding PRB's staff on domestic and/or international projects. Assignments will depend on intern's interest and PRB's needs. Candidates should demonstrate interests similar to those requested for Academic Year interns. Interns work 35 hours a week and receive a stipend of $10.00 per hour.

  Application deadline for all three programs is February 29, 1995. Decisions will be made by mid-April and applicants will be notified by mail. Send rsum, letter of application describing completed academic studies and interest in the field of population, and any additional information which supports candidacy to:
  Internship Program
  Population Reference Bureau, Inc.
  1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 520
  Washington, D.C. 20009-5728
  (202) 483-1100.
  Two letters of reference from instructors should be sent separately. Indicate position(s) for which you are applying.

• Child Trends, Inc. A non-profit research firm in Washington, DC is entering the fifth year of its Scholars in Washington program. This program, funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, offers both sabbatical and summer opportunities for established scholars wishing to pursue research in areas related to children, youth, and their families. The goal of the program is to increase the interaction between scholars and policy-makers with resulting benefits for both scholarship and policy. We are currently recruiting for the Spring and Summer of 1996, and for the 1996-97 academic year. For more information, contact
  Brett Brown, Scholars in Washington Program
  Child Trends, Inc.
  4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 100
  Washington, DC 20008
  202-362-5580.
  E-mail: 102132.1246@compuserve.com.

• The Départment de démographie of the Université of Montréal is seeking candidates for at least one post-doctoral fellowship on francophone sub-Saharan Africa, funded by the AW Mellon Foundation. The fellowship will last 2 years, starts between March and June 1996, and fellows must have a Ph.D. in demography or in a related with advanced training in demography before starting the fellowship. Funding provided for: stipend ($CA 38,500/yr). Fieldwork, travel to major demography conferences and, if necessary French or English language training and assistance in translating articles. Fluency in French is perferred; fellows must have at least a basic knowledge and be willing to learn it rapidly. Two types of fellowships are possible: 1) research on a topic proposed by the candidate on the social, cultural, economic and health determinants or consequences of fertility behavior. 2) research on MCH-FP services using an experimental approach and related the community health laboratory under development in Bazega (Burkina Faso). Applications (in French and English) must be received by January 20, 1996 at:
  Bourses Mellon
  Dépt. de d&eacytemographie
  Univ. de Montréal
  C.P.e 6128, succ. Centre-ville
  Montréal, Qu. H3C 3J7 Canada
  (fax:514-343- 2309).
  Send (1) a letter stating the type of fellowship desired, planned starting date, and level of competence in French and English, (2) a CV, (3) a statement of long-term career goals, and (4) for the fertility fellowship: a description of the proposed project and of other activities planned for the fellowship period; for the population laboratory fellowship: a description of research interests and of relevant experience (2-4 pages). Applicants should also request 3 letters of recommendation to be mailed directly by their authors.

• The Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology (CSDE) at the University of Washington offers a Mellon postdoctoral fellowship for the 1996-97 academic year, with possible continuation to 1997-98. Applicants must have interests in international demographic issues, and must obtain the written sponsorship of a CSDE faculty affiliate with congruent interests before applying. A list of faculty affiliates is available upon request. The deadline for receipt of completed materials is March 1, 1996. For application materials and information, please contact
  Avery M. Guest, director
  CSDE
  Box 353340
  University of Washington
  Seattle, WA 98195
  or by Internet at Peto@U.Washington.Edu.

• University of North Carolina Fellowships. The Carolina Population Center (CPC) at the University of North Carolina invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships from persons with training relevant to population research. Applicants who do not already hold a doctorate must complete all requirements for the degree prior to the end of 1996. One or more of the CPC Faculty Fellows, whose primary appointments are in eighteen different UNC Departments, must agree to sponsor each applicant, and congruence between the interests of the applicant and the faculty sponsor is important. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is February 1, 1996. For application materials and information, please contact
  Ronald R. Rindfuss, Director
  Carolina Population Center
  University of North Carolina
  CB#8120, University Square
  Chapel Hill, NC 27516-3997
  or by telephone at 919-966-1710. Information is also available in the training section of the CPC Home Page on the World Wide Web at http://www.cpc.unc.edu.

• The Center for Population and Development Studies at Harvard University invites applications for its fellowship program which offers the opportunity to a small number of persons from around the world to study at the Center in a flexible yet intensive fellowship program. The fellowships have been created for research scholars, managers, and policy-makers in academic, public, or non-governmental institutions to help strengthen technical understanding, enhance analytical skills, increase managerial and decision-making competence, and further develop ethical sensitivities and leadership capabilities in the field of population and development. Candidates should possess a strong record of academic training and practical experience, demonstrated commitment to population and development problem- solving, and promise for scholarly or operational leadership. Applications must include c.v., 3-5 page workplan, two letters of recommendation, and writing sample. Application deadline for the 1996-1997 academic year is February 1, 1996 The program is able to provide limited financial support to only a few fellows, so applicants are strongly encouraged to seek independent sources of funding. For further information, contact Miriam Ornstein at 617-495-0417 or via e-mail at mirornst@hsphsun2.harvard.edu. Submit required application materials and your fax number to:
  Winifred Fitzgerald
  Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies
  9 Bow Street
  Cambridge, MA 02138.