Fellowships and Grants
The Center for U.S. Mexican Studies at the University of California,
San Diego invites applications for Visiting Research Fellowships
and for non-stipend Guest Scholar affiliations for the 1998-99 Researcher-in-Residence
Program Competition. Awards support the write-up stage of research on any
aspect of contemporary Mexico (except literature and the arts), Mexican
history, and U.S.-Mexican relations. Comparative studies with a substantial
Mexico component will also be considered. Special emphasis will be given
to research examining the political transition in Mexico; the political
and social consequences of economic restructuring in Mexico; Mexican environmental
policy and sustainable development in the border region; the economic and
political consequences of North American integration; and Mexican labor
migration to the United States. The deadline for receipt of applications
is January 9. For more information and application materials, contact the
Center at: 619.534.4503; Fax: 619.534.6447; Email: usmex@ucsd.edu.
Application forms can be downloaded from: weber.ucsd.edu/Depts/USMex/welcome.htm
The Population Studies Center of the University of Michigan expects
to have 4 openings for two-year postdoctoral fellows sponsored by
NICHD (1) and NIA (3 openings), to start on or about September 1, 1998.
Applicants must have a PhD in demography, public health, sociology, economics,
or anthropology at the starting date. Background in aging is desirable
but not required for the NIA positions. 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 U.S. and overseas.
Stipend commensurate with experience, based on levels mandated by NIH.
Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents at the time of application.
Screening of applications will begin on January 15 and will continue until
positions are filled. Send letter of application, CV, 1-2 page statement
of research interests, examples of written work, and 3 letters of recom-mendation
to: Chair, Postdoctoral Search Committee, Population Studies Center, 1225
South University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2590. For more information about
the Center see: www.psc.lsa.umich.edu.
Inquiries to Lora Myers (loram@umich.edu)
AA/EOE
The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add HEALTH)
solicits applications for post-doctoral fellowships to work on Add
HEALTH data with the project Principal Investigator and/or other faculty
of the project at the Carolina Population Center (CPC) or other collaborating
institutions. Applications for Fall 1998 must be received by February 1.
Application must include a work plan in collaboration with a faculty preceptor,
whose endorsement is a necessary part of the application. Email preliminary
inquiries immediately to udry@unc.edu.
For project description, see: www.cpc.unc.edu/addhealth
The Northwestern University/University of Chicago Joint Center for
Poverty Research announces its Small Grants program for researchers
who study the causes and consequences of poverty, and the effects of programs
designed to reduce poverty. Untenured or junior scholars are particularly
encouraged to apply. Areas of specific interest include but are not limited
to research related to the changing labor market, the well-being of families
and children, understanding concentrated urban poverty, and the effects
of recent policy changes, particularly on special populations such as immigrants,
low-skilled workers, persons with disabilities, and persons with substance
abuse problems. This small grant program is supported by the Office of
the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, US Department of Health
and Human Services, along with sponsorship through the U.S. Bureau of the
Census. The maximum award will be $20,000. Applications are due by February
13. For application information, contact Kara Foehrkolb, Project Assistant,
The Joint Center for Poverty Research, Harris School of Public Policy,
University of Chicago, 1155 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637; Phone: 773.834.1286;
Fax: 773.702.0926; Email: karaf@cicero.spc.uchicago.edu
The University of Washington Center for Studies in Demography and
Ecology offers a Mellon post-doctoral fellowship for the 1998-99
academic year, with possible continuation to 1999-2000. Applicants must
have interests in international demographic issues or anthropological demography
and a PhD before the start of the appointment. Written sponsorship from
a CSDE faculty affiliate with congruent interests must be obtained prior
to application. A list of faculty affiliates is available upon request.
Salary comparable to that offered at other population centers. Appointment
begins September 16, 1998. Completed applications must include a CV, a
statement of purpose and research interests of not more than 3 pages, the
abstract of the doctoral dissertation, a sample of recent scholarly writing,
and 3 letters of reference. Deadline for receipt of completed materials
is February 15. Contact: Robert Plotnick, Director, CSDE, Box 353340, University
of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195; plotnick@u.washington.edu
Applications are invited for appointments as Beckman Institute Fellows.
These fellowships provide an excellent opportunity for young scholars to
initiate a post-PhD career of independent research in a stimulating and
supportive interdisciplinary academic environment. The fields of research
encompassed by the fellowship program include the behavioral and biological
sciences, chemistry, engineering and physics. Selection of Beckman Institute
Fellows will be based upon evidence of professional promise, capacity for
independent work, interdisciplinary interests, and outstanding achievements
to date. Fellows will be appointed for a term of up to three years. Candidates
should be in their last year of predoctoral training or have held the PhD
degree no more than four years. Fellows may begin their appointments as
early as June 1998, but no later than December 21. The fellowship appointment
provides a stipend of $40,000 per year, and includes full fringe benefits
package. For further information or application details, contact: Keven
Haggerty, Office of External Affairs and Research, Beckman Institute for
Advanced Science and Technology, U of I, 405 N. Mathews Avenue, Urbana,
IL 61801; Phone: 217.244.9489; Fax: 217.333.2922; Email: haggerty@uiuc.edu.
Application deadline is January 9.
The Population Reference Bureau is accepting applications for
the following fellowship and internship programs 1) International Programs
Fellowships. As part of PRB's Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Agency
for International Development (USAID), fellows work at PRB or USAID to
help with data analysis, the production and distribution of population
materials for policy makers in developing countries, and other policy and
information activities. The full-time position pays $24,000-$30,000 annually
plus benefits, depending on academic background and experience. Some population-
or public health-related classes or work experience, as well as language
skills (particularly French or Spanish), are required. This position is
subject to the availability of funds. Deadline:February 27. 2) Academic
Year Internships. Candidates for this position should demonstrate interest
in a specific population-related issue. While at PRB, the intern will assist
staff on various projects, working 35 hours a week for 9 months starting
in August/September 1998, and receiving a stipend of $13.00 per hour plus
benefits. Deadline: February 27. 3) Summer Internships last three
months (beginning in May or June 1998), and involve aiding PRB staff on
various projects. Assignments will depend on the intern's interests and
PRB's needs. Summer interns will work 35 hours a week and receive a stipend
of $10.00 per hour. Deadline: January 30.
Interested individuals should send a resume and a letter of application
describing their academic studies, their interest in the field of population,
and any additional information that supports their candidacy. Two letters
of recommendation from instructors should be sent separately. In their
letters, applicants should indicate clearly the position(s) for which they
are applying. We will make our decisions approximately 4-6 weeks after
the respective deadlines and notify applicants by mail. Interested parties
should send their applications to: Internship Program, Population Reference
Bureau 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC 20009-5728;
E-mail: kelvinp@prb.org. For further
information about PRB: www.prb.org
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 must complete all
requirements for the doctoral degree prior to the end of 1998. 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.
CPC supports university policies on affirmative action and equal opportunity
and urges qualified members of minority groups to apply. The deadline for
receipt of completed applications is February 2. All applicants are urged
to obtain materials early enough to begin contacting potential faculty
sponsors no later than January 5. For application materials and information,
please contact CPC Training Program Coordinator Don Thomas, Carolina Population
Center - UNC, 123 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-3997; Phone:919.966.1716;
Email: thomas.cpc@mhs.unc.edu
The Sloan Center on Parents, Children and Work of NORC and the University
of Chicago is accepting applications for 2 two-year postdoctoral
fellowships , funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, for those interested
in Family and Employment Studies. Stipends vary based upon experience level.
Applications should be sent by February 1 and should consist of a CV, a
statement of research goals, at least 2 letters of reference, and a sample
of written work. Please mail completed applications to: Barbara Schneider,
Co-Director, Sloan Center on Parents, Children and Work, Population Research
Center, NORC/ University of Chicago, 1155 East 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637
The Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies at
the University of Chicago is seeking candidates for a one-year AM
program providing expertise in early childhood development and skill
in policy research and analysis. Full tuition and $10,000 stipend awarded,
no research requirements. Fellowship period is one academic year beginning
September 1998. Applicants must hold degree in childhood development or
related field. Apply by January 15. Contact Nancy O'Connor, Dean of Students,
1155 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637; Phone: 773.834.0136; Email: Harris-admissions@uchicago.edu.
The Center for Demography and Ecology (CDE) at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship
in the demography of aging and the life course, funded by the National
Institute on Aging. The CDE program is intended to develop the research
and professional skills of recent PhDs in sociology, economics, or complementary
disciplines and to focus those skills on significant theoretical, methodological,
and policy issues in the demography of aging and the life course. The NIA
fellow will be encouraged to affiliate with one of the major research projects
in the Center, for example, the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study or the National
Survey of Families and Households. CDE provides a research and training
environment that is strong in colleagueship, data and library resources,
computing, and administrative support. The fellowship will be for one year
with likely renewal for a second year, and carries a stipend of $20,300
to $32,300, depending on post-PhD experience. Applicants must be US citizens
or permanent residents. Deadline: January 31. Application should include
a statement of research interests, samples of written work, and 3 letters
of recommendation. Applications and requests for additional information
should be addressed to Professor Robert M. Hauser, Center for Demography
and Ecology,University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1180 Observatory Drive, Madison,
Wisconsin 53706; Email:
hauser@ssc.wisc.edu
The Population Research Institute, Penn State expects to have
NIA postdoctoral positions available beginning Fall 1998. These
positions are for research training in the demography of aging, lasting
for one year, with re-appointment typically occurring for a second year.
The training program is oriented toward postdoctoral research apprenticeships
in three broad areas: family and intergenerational relations, cohort succession
in the aging of populations, and biodemography. Postdoctoral fellows are
expected to collaborate with program faculty in ongoing research projects
and to conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
The training program is housed within the Population Research Institute,
providing postdoctoral fellows with access to extensive research resources.
Applicants should have received their PhD within the last five years. Some
background in hazard modeling or the quantitative analysis of data is preferred.
Applications will be accepted until February 15, or until the positions
are filled. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. To apply,
send CV, statement of research interests, relevance of prior experiences
to a training program in the demography of aging, and career plans, and
three letters of reference to: Mark D. Hayward, Population Research Institute,
501 Oswald Tower, Dept. PAA, The Pennsylvania State University, University
Park, PA 16802-6211. AA/EOE
The Population Research Center of NORC and the University of Chicago
is accepting applications for 2 NICHD postdoctoral fellowships in
population studies and 2 NIA postdoctoral fellowships in the economics
and demography of aging. The fellowships are for the period of one year
with a possibility of renewal. Stipends vary according to experience level.
Applications should be sent by February 1 and should consist of a CV, a
statement of research goals, at least 2 letters of reference, and a sample
of written work. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
Submit completed applications to Robert Michael, Chairperson, Committee
on Demographic Training, Population Research Center, NORC and the University
of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637; Phone: 773.256.6302; Fax: 773.753.7373;
Email:prcadmin@norcmail.uchicago.edu.
AA/EOE
The Center for Population and Development Studies at Harvard
invites applications for a fellowship program created for research scholars,
managers and policy-makers in academic, public or non-governmental institutions
to help strengthen their technical under-standing, enhance their analytical
skills, increase their managerial and decision-making competence, and develop
their ethical sensitivities and leadership capabilities in the field of
population and development. Applications must include a CV, a 3-5 page
work plan, 2 letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. Deadline
for submitting applications for the 1998-99 academic year is February 1.
For further information contact Kerry Malloy at 617.495.0417; Email: kmalloy@hsph.harvard.edu
Penn State's Population Research Institute announces an opening
for a postdoctoral fellow in international demography sponsored
by the Mellon Foundation. This fellowship includes support for language
training, travel, field work, health insurance and a stipend. Fellows are
expected to conduct research that includes field work on demographic issues
in poor countries of Asia, Africa or Latin America. Applicants should contact
Population Research Institute faculty before applying. Applications should
include a letter describing research interests and likely faculty sponsors
at Penn State, a CV, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample.
Mail materials to International Demography Post-doctoral Search Committee,
Population Research Institute, 601 Oswald Tower, Dept PAA, University Park
PA, 16802. Screening of applications begins January 9. AA/EOE
The Center for the Study of Institutions, Population, and Environmental
Change (CIPEC) announces the availability of up to 5 Summer Faculty
Fellowships per year to currently employed tenure-track faculty who
have not yet experienced the full range of fieldwork related to the Human
Dimensions of Global Change or image analysis processing. Each fellow is
expected to attend the Summer Institute (see page 6) and join one of several
CIPEC field research teams to learn CIPEC's methods for studying HDGC.
Each fellow will be provided with readings and manuals that provide access
to these methods. Each fellow is expected to spend a full season with one
of the teams. A list of projects will be sent to each fellow with suggestions
of which may be the most useful for their objectives. Fellows will receive
a $5,000 stipend and funds to cover travel and per diem field expenses.
Applicants should send a letter explaining their past research interests
and how HDGC methods fit into their current and future work, along with
a CV, 2 letters of recommendation, and 2 examples of recent relevant research.
Deadline is January 15 of each year. Notification will be sent by March
1. Mail applications to: Emilio Moran/Elinor Ostrom, Co-Directors, CIPEC,
408 N. Indiana Ave., Room 224, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47408
U.S.A.
RAND is accepting applications for one post-doctoral fellowship
in the study of aging, funded by the National Institute on Aging. The RAND
program aims to sharpen the research skills of recent PhD's in sociology,
economics, or related disciplines who have substantive interest in aging
research. The fellowship, for one year with a possible renewal for a second
year, carries a stipend of $30,000 to $45,000 depending on qualifications.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is February 1. Applicants
must be US citizens or permanent residents. For information and application
materials write to Dr. Lynn A. Karoly, RAND, 1700 Main Street, Santa Monica,
CA 90407-2138; Phone:310.393.0411 ext. 6192.
The Program
for the Study of Sexuality, Gender, Health and Human Rights invites
applications from scholars, advocates, and activists conducting innovative
interdisciplinary work on the intersecting themes of sexuality, gender,
health and human rights in U.S. and international contexts. The Program
provides a supportive intellectual location to further the sometimes separate
conversations that have occurred within studies of sexuality, gender, health,
and human rights. Despite new efforts to integrate human rights frameworks
into feminist agendas and to frame health as a human right, the relationship
of innovative scholarship and activism about sexuality to health and human
rights remains to be explored. During their residencies, fellows will examine
the challenges posed by integrating sexuality, gender, health and human
rights in theory, research, and advocacy. Our focus is on examining
and expanding traditional definitions and boundaries, while acknowledging
conditions of inequality, marginality, and post coloniality.
Each year, the Program will award residential fellowships of varying
lengths (for one year, one term, and shorter residencies from 2-6 months).
Fellows will participate in interdisciplinary forums and seminars which
bring together scholars, researchers, and advocates. Fellows will
receive a stipend, access to libraries, computer facilities, office space
and equipment, as well as health insurance. Applicants should have the
Ph.D. or an equivalent level of professional achievement, experience, and
publication at time of application. The Program is located at Columbia
University, in the Division of Sociomedical Sciences at the School of Public
Health, which sponsors interdisciplinary scholarship that crosses traditional
boundaries of health, humanities, and the social sciences, while
incorporating questions of advocacy and activism. Application deadline:
February 15, 1998
For further information and application materials, contact:
Program for the Study of Sexuality, Gender, Health and Human Rights
Division of Sociomedical Sciences
Columbia University School of Public Health
600 West 168 Street - 7th floor
New York, N.Y. 10032
Tel: 212 305 5656 Fax: 212 305 0315
E mail: rock-sms-sph@columbia.edu
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/gender