DETAILED LISTING OF OPPORTUNITIES
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Post-Doctoral
Research Assistant, College of Engineering, Purdue University
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JOB POSTING (Posted: August 11, 2008)
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant, College
of Engineering, Purdue University
This is a non-tenure track, 12 month post-doctoral research
assistant position funded by an internal seed grant within
the Purdue University College of Engineering and by a National
Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award. The post-doctoral research
assistant will join an interdisciplinary research team including
faculty, professional research staff, and graduate students
from Engineering Education and Curriculum and Instruction.
Required Qualifications
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology,
Sociology, Engineering Education, Leadership and Policy Studies,
Learning Sciences, or related fields and must demonstrate skills
in retrieving, reviewing, and synthesizing literature related
to higher education, sociology, anthropology, or other related
discipline.
Application Procedure
Send a letter electronically addressing your interest and
qualifications, a current vita, three letters of recommendation,
and a copy of one or more publications (published or in press)
to:
Dr. Monica F. Cox (mfc@purdue.edu)
Assistant Professor of
Engineering Education
Purdue University; phone 765-496-3461
The first round of application
screenings will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled..
The
announcement can be found at: CLICK
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Survey
Statistician, Division of Science Resource Statistics (SRS)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
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USAJOBS WEBSITE POSTING (DEADLINE: JULY 21, 2008)
Survey Statistician, Division
of Science Resource Statistics (SRS), National Science Foundation
(NSF)
SRS is recruiting for a GS 13-14 survey statistician with
expertise in establishment surveys. The position can also be
filled at the AD-3 level. The position of Survey Statistician
is located in the Division of Science Resource Statistics (SRS)
at the National Science Foundation. SRS has as its prime objective
the development of factual and analytical information on science
and engineering resources. This includes data collections,
surveys, and special studies on the financial and physical
resources related to the U.S. research and development enterprise,
and the education of scientists and engineers, the scientific
and engineering workforce. SRS accomplishes its work using
both in-house staff and contracts for data collections, surveys,
methodological development, data dissemination and analytical
activities.
This position is in the SRS Research and Development Statistics
Program, which is responsible for conducting surveys and special
studies on the nation's research and development (R&D)
and innovation activities, and comparison with similar activities
internationally. The incumbent for this position is responsible
for the collection and analysis of information on R&D and
related activities by Federal Agencies.
The announcement can be found at: CLICK
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RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP,
AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Delaware State University’s
Bridge to Doctorate (BTD) Program
PROGRAM
WEBSITE
Bridge to the Doctorate
Delaware State University’s
upcoming Bridge to Doctorate (BTD) Program ISslated to begin
in August 2008, pending NSF funding. This program establishes
a bridge helping students to obtain a Ph.D. by providing the
financial support to pursue graduate study, providing faculty
mentors to guide students academically and professionally, and
surrounding students with a support network of staff assisting
them in accomplishing their goals. The program seeks to encourage
students’ interest
in graduate study by removing the financial barriers associated
with continued study and hesitancy surrounding admission pre-requisites.
The successful applicant will plan to pursue the Ph.D. degree
in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM)
discipline, as indicated on the list of sanctioned programs
of study (see below). Applicants to the program are evaluated
on the basis of their record of achievement, as well as their
research experiences, motivation, and connection to their field
of study.
We look forward to receiving your application for graduate admission
for the BTD Program. Please visit our website
http://btd.desu.edu/ OR forward your inquires to the Project
Director Dr. Mazen Shahin, 302.857.7869 or email: btd@desu.edu.
List of Sanctioned Programs of Study (Master of Science degree)
* Biological Sciences
* Chemistry
* Applied Chemistry
* Mathematics
* Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
* Natural Resources
* Applied Optics
* Physics
* Plant Science
CLICK
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ATTENTION:
NSF REU Supplements Available for Evaluative Research Experiences (April
2008)
REU PROGRAM INFO
REU
Supplements for Evaluative Research Experiences
The National Science Foundation (NSF)'s Directorate for Education and Human Resources
(EHR) will consider supporting REU Supplements that provide evaluative research experiences
for one or two undergraduates in any NSF research or education project that
employs a professional evaluator. The purpose of this opportunity for supplemental
funding is to offer undergraduate students exposure to the field of evaluation
and to build their skills in evaluative research methods and study design.
The student's research should focus on the broader impacts of the research
or education project. The professional evaluator attached to the award should
have primary responsibility for designing and coordinating the student's evaluative
research experience. Investigators interested in this opportunity should contact
the EHR REU program officer at (703) 292-5137 or reu.ehr@nsf.gov <mailto:reu.ehr@nsf.gov> before
submitting a request for supplemental funding.
REU Supplements
An REU Supplement typically provides support for one or two undergraduate students
to participate in research, as part of a new or ongoing NSF-funded research project.
However, centers or large research efforts may request support for a number of
students commensurate with the size and nature of the project. REU Supplements
are supported by the various disciplinary and education research programs throughout
the Foundation, including programs such as Small Business Innovation Research
(SBIR).
REU Supplements may be obtained in either of two ways: (1) Investigators holding
an existing NSF research award may submit a request for supplemental funding.
For guidance, contact the cognizant program officer for the NSF grant or cooperative
agreement that would be supplemented. (2) Proposers may include an REU Supplement
activity as a component of a new (or renewal) research proposal to NSF. For guidance,
contact the program officer who manages the research program to which the proposal
would be submitted.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE
INFO AND FUNDING GUIDELINES
CONTACT
Elmima C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Program Director, REESE
Division of Research on Learning
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (EHR)
National Science Foundation
Arlington, VA 22230
703-292-5137 (phone) 703-292-9046 (fax) ejohnson@nsf.gov
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AEA
Graduate Diversity Internship Program
Request for Proposals for 2009-2012 Internship Director
Deadline for Letter of Interest: May 15, 2008
AEA seeks proposals from individuals to serve as the internship
director for the AEA Graduate Diversity Internship Program for
the three-year period of academic years 2009-10 through 2011-12.The
internship program is intended to:
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recruit masters and doctoral students from underrepresented
groups who already have a strong research background and substantive
knowledge about their area of concentration to extend their capacities
to evaluation;
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stimulate evaluation thinking concerning communities and persons
of color by providing professional development training opportunities
for social science, public health, and other research graduate
students; and
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deepen the evaluation profession's capacity to work in racially,
ethnically, and culturally diverse settings.
The Program builds on existing and
natural interest among private foundations and non-profit agencies
to improve the quality and effectiveness of evaluation by increasing
the racial and ethnic diversity within the evaluation profession. Please
view detailed information on this opportunity at the following link http://qemnetwork.qem.org/externalopps2008/AEA
Internship Director Position.pdf. For more information,
questions may be directed to Ms. Susan Kistler at susan@eval.org or to Dr.
Rodney Hopson at hopson@duq.edu.
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North
Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN)
The North Carolina Mathematics and Science
Education Network (NC-MSEN) pursues its mission to improve the quality
of mathematics and science teaching and learning in the schools of North
Carolina. NC-MSEN applies the resources of the university system to strengthen
mathematics and science education in K-12 schools in North Carolina. Not
only does NC-MSEN offer programs for teachers, students, and school administrators,
it also works to improve curricula and to build partnerships between universities,
schools, parents and businesses. As a leader in mathematics, science and
technology professional development as well as education research spanning
K-16, the Network remains at the helm of national and state education reform
efforts.
Contact: Dr. Verna L. Holoman,
Executive Director, E-mail,
Tel: 919-966-3256
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Building
Future Faculty Program, North Carolina State University (March
26-29, 2008)
http://www.ncsu.edu/diversity/faculty_staff/BuildingFutureFacultyHome.php
Application
Deadline: December 31, 2007
The
North Carolina State University Building Future Faculty Program is
a two-day all-expenses paid workshop for graduate students and post-doctoral
scholars who are interested in pursuing academic careers. During the workshop,
which will be held March 26 to March 29, 2008 at North Carolina State University,
the participants attend sessions describing life as a faculty member at
a research extensive university, expectations of new faculty, and resources
available to faculty for help with research and teaching. Participants
attend presentations by members of the university Office of Sponsored Programs
(research) and the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, as well as
having discussion sessions with current faculty at all levels from assistant
to full professor.
Each participant is matched with an academic department whose interests
closely match their own. The balance of time is spent visiting with this
academic department. During these visits participants have the opportunity
to meet with faculty to discuss the faculty research programs and learn
about the departmental culture. They tour the research facilities and laboratories,
meet with current students, and meet with the department head and the dean
of the college in which the department resides. During these in-depth departmental
discussions concerning their academic work and career interests participants
receive one-on-one advice about preparing for an academic career and may
obtain feedback on what parts of their preparation are strong and what
parts might need strengthening. This is an invaluable opportunity for both
the BFF participants and for the NCSU departments to get to know each other.
Selection Criteria:
- Individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the
university's continuing commitment to cultural and ethnic diversity
- Within one to two years of receiving terminal degree or in the last one
to two years of a Post-Doc position
- Desire an academic teaching career at a research institution
- Desire to pursue independent research as a faculty member
- Demonstrate the potential to fill anticipated vacancies
- Availability during the programs dates
For more information contact Dr. Marcia Gumpertz, Assistant Vice Provost
for Faculty and Staff Diversity at gumpertz@ncsu.edu.
Application forms
are available at the Building Future Faculty website http://www.ncsu.edu/diversity/faculty_staff/BuildingFutureFacultyHome.php.
CONTACT: Marcia Gumpertz, Asst. Vice Provost for Faculty
and Staff Diversity and Professor of Statistics
Box 7527, NCSU Raleigh, NC 27695-7527 phone:
(919) 515-7826 fax:
(919) 515-3750
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Molecular
Sciences Institute Post-Ph.D. Fellowship in Genomics & Computational
Biology
APPLICATION
INFO Application
Deadline: December
15, 2007
The Center
for Quantitative Genome Function (CQGF) seeks Research Fellows
in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics,
and computer science to work on the Alpha Project, an interdisciplinary
effort in genomics. The fellowship is open to exceptional minority scientists
including recent graduates, post-doctoral researchers, academic faculty
and researchers currently working in industrial settings.
The CQGF combines genomic experimentation and computation to predict the
quantitative behavior of signaling systems and ultimately to enable predictive
understanding of biological systems. Its flagship activity, the Alpha Project,
was established to model a prototype signal transduction pathway in the
budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae (bakers yeast). The mating response
pathway governs the mating response of yeast that enables two haploid cells
of opposite mating type to mate and form a diploid. The signaling system
includes a G-protein coupled receptor and a mitogen activated protein kinase
cascade, and shares mechanisms, behaviors and protein components with other
eukaryotic systems.
The CQGF core is the Molecular
Sciences Institute (MSI), located in Berkeley,
CA. MSI is an independent, non-profit, interdisciplinary research institute
that brings together scientists from diverse disciplines to address fundamental
questions about the functions of biological systems. The
fellow’s research and training program at the CQGF will be based upon her/his
expertise and interests and will be conducted primarily at MSI. The fellow
will be expected to interact extensively with Center scientists on site
and in other locations (e.g. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Pacific
Northwest National Laboratory, CalTech), and with key collaborators and
contributors from the national and international research community. See
other CQGF education and training programs at MSI
To Apply:
Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae, along with a cover
letter explaining their background, research experience, short/long term
goals, and what they expect to contribute to and learn from the Alpha Project.
Applicants should ensure that three letters of recommendation are sent
to be included in their packets. The cover letter and letters of recommendation
should be addressed to Dr. Roger Brent. The cover letter, C.V, letters
of recommendation and research statement should be sent to: Leonore
Reiser, Ph.D. The Molecular Sciences Institute, 2168 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley,
CA, 94707 (email:lreiser@molsci.org). Applicants must be U.S. citizens
or permanent residents.
Completed applications are due
December 15, 2007. The anticipated start
date is June 2008. The CQGF is funded by a grant from the National Human
Genome Research Institute. Salaries are commensurate with the candidates
experience and competitive for the San Francisco Bay Area.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Leonore
Reiser, Director of Outreach * Email:
lreiser@molsci.org * Tel: 510-981-8738
The Molecular Sciences Institute * 2168 Shattuck Avenue, 2nd
Floor * Berkeley, CA 94704
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NASA
GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCHERS PROGRAM (GSRP)
APPLICATION
INFO Deadline: MARCH
1, 2008
ATTENTION: APPLICANTS FOR THE NASA GRADUATE STUDENT
RESEARCHERS PROGRAM (GSRP)
The NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program (GSRP) awards
fellowships for graduate study leading to masters or doctoral degrees in
the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering related to NASA research
and development. This twelve-month award may include a required internship
at the NASA Center affiliated with the NASA sponsored research. Application
deadline is MARCH 1, 2008!! Applications may be found online at the GSRP
website: http://fellowships.hq.nasa.gov/gsrp/nav/
The goal of NASA’s GSRP is to cultivate research ties to the academic
community, to help to meet the continuing needs of the Nation’s aeronautics
and space requirements by increasing the number of highly trained scientists
and engineers in aeronautics and space-related disciplines, and to broaden
the base of students pursuing advanced degrees in science, mathematics,
and engineering. Research opportunities described on the GSRP website are
assessed and updated annually to complement the mission requirements of
NASA. Research areas are in disciplines that lead to aeronautics and space
careers.
GSRP awards are in the amount of $30,000. This amount
includes a $21,000 student stipend, a student travel allowance of $4,000,
up to $1,000 for health insurance, and a $4,000 university allowance, which
typically goes to the Research Adviser, who becomes the Principal Investigator
for the award. GSRP awards are renewable for one year for a Masters Degree
and two years for a Ph.D. upon satisfactory academic advancement, research
progress, and available funding.
General Eligibility Requirements
§ Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted as a full-time graduate
student in an accredited U.S. college or university.
§ Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
§ Students may apply at any time during their graduate program, or prior
to receiving their baccalaureate degree, provided they have been accepted to
an accredited graduate program at a U.S. college or university.
§ All applicants must have a Faculty Research Adviser (who will be the Principal
Investigator of the GSRP Training Grant) from the institution where they plan
to receive their graduate degree.
§ Graduating seniors accepted by a graduate school must contact their graduate
school department and request an adviser to support the NASA research funded
under the GSRP.
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NAMEPA (National
Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates) Awards and
Scholarships
Deadline Date: May 15
Awards
Each year NAMEPA recognizes individuals, institutions, and corporations
that have made a substantial contribution to the development of professional
multicultural engineers. These awards provide recognition and visibility
for the work of NAMEPA members.
Scholarship Programs
NAMEPA offers both national and regional scholarships for African American, Latino, and American Indian students who have demonstrated potential and interest in pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering.
NAMEPA Scholarship Awards Information (Click
Here) Deadline
Date: May
15
NAMEPA: National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates
341 N. Maitland Avenue, Suite 130 Maitland, FL 32751-4761
Phone: 407-647-8839 x227 FAX: 407-629-2502 E-mail: namepa@namepa.org
URL: http://www.namepa.org
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National
Center for Learning & Teaching In Nanoscale Science and Engineering
(NCLT)
Faculty Workshop on Nanoscale Science & Engineering Education,
March 26-29, 2008 at Alabama A&M University
"Call for Participants" Application
Deadline Date: February
15
The National Center for Learning & Teaching
in Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NCLT) was established by
the National Science Foundation in 2004 to conduct pioneering research
and to build capacity in nanoscale science and engineering education
(NSEE) for grades 7-16. As part of its higher education (13-16) mission,
the NCLT sponsors annual faculty workshops in NSEE. The 2008 Workshop
will be held in Normal, AL (Huntsville area) from March 26th through
29th. This year workshop is devoted to “best
practices” in NSEE, developing future faculty, and enhancing
diversity in NSEE. Formore information, see http://www.NCLT.us.
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NATIONAL
INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) OPPORTUNITIES: FELLOWSHIPS AND STUDENT
PROGRAMS
Application
Deadline: February 7, 2008
Internship and Fellowship Programs
for college students and recent graduates.
Main Webpages: -- http://www.training.nih.gov/ -- http://www.training.nih.gov/student/
NIH Academy http://www.training.nih.gov/student/pre-irta/previewacademy.asp Application
Deadline: February 7, 2008
Program Description
The NIH Academy is a postbaccalaureate program that provides opportunities
for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical investigation
at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. The mission
of the Academy is to enhance research dedicated to the elimination of domestic
health disparities through the development of a diverse cadre of biomedical
researchers.
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be U.S.
citizens or permanent residents and have graduated from an accredited
U.S. college or university. You must also be a recent college graduate
(meaning that the Academy start date, at the end of August, is less
than a year after your graduation from college with your first Bachelor's
degree).
The stipend for the NIH Academy fellows is $27,500, which is slightly higher
than the average first year Postbaccalaureate IRTA Fellowship stipend. This
higher stipend is provided to help subsidize the rent, because this is a
residential program.
If you are applying to the NIH Academy, we recommend that you also apply
to the Postbaccalaureate IRTA program. Both programs offer a challenging
laboratory experience. The NIH Academy is only able to accept a maximum of
sixteen trainees a year. These are trainees who have demonstrated a well-defined
interest in health disparities (please use your cover letter to explain
your interest in health disparities). However, the Postbaccalaureate IRTA
program selects a much larger number of trainees who have a broad scope of
research interests.
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Postbaccalaureate Intramural
Research Training Award (IRTA) Program Application
Deadline: February 7, 2008
http://www.training.nih.gov/student/pre-irta/previewpostbac.asp
Program Description
The Postbaccalaureate IRTA program and the National Cancer Institute's CRTA
program provide opportunities for recent college graduates to spend a year
engaged in biomedical research at the NIH. U.S. citizens or permanent
residents who have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college
or university and who have held the degree for less than two years are eligible
to apply.
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THE
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) 2008 PROGRAMS:
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND
GRADUATE STUDENTS
FOR STUDENTS CONSIDERING GRAD SCHOOL
in 2008: Opportunities
at over 100 colleges and universities
Professional Development and Support: Alliance
for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP): see www.agep.us <http://www.agep.us>
For Financial Support in New Interdisciplinary PHD Programs
Graduate School IGERT Opportunities: www.igert.org <http://www.igert.org/>
IGERT programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tuition support
for students through the National Science Foundation.
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NSF Minority Postdoctoral Research
Fellowships and Supporting Activities. For more information,
please visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13454
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics (S-STEM)
URL: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07524&org=NSF
Robert Noyce Scholarship Program
URL: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07529/nsf07529.htm
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Native American Research Lab (NARL)
Student and Faculty Research Opportunities
The University
of Montana Native American Research Laboratories were established
in 2007 to provide “hands-on” research
experiences for undergraduate students, graduate students, post-docs,
and faculty in a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary laboratory environment.
Two laboratories - one in the Division of Biological Sciences and another
in the Department of Biomedical Sciences - are available for training
Native American students in areas of microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacology,
molecular biology, cellular biology, biophysics, neurosciences, mathematical
modeling of biological systems, and other related disciplines. Both non-Native
and international students also participate in NARL activities to facilitate
a cross-cultural and collaborative research environment. The goal of the Native American Research
Laboratories is to offer students and faculty from indigenous backgrounds
exposure to modern instrumentation and state-of-the-art techniques in biological
and chemical sciences.
Staff
/ Faculty Opportunities – See http://www.umt.edu/narl/facultyOpportunities.html
Student Opportunities http://www.umt.edu/narl/studentOpportunities.html
1.
NARL
is seeking qualified graduate students for graduate research assistantships.
Students interested in molecular biology and biochemistry are strongly
encouraged to apply. Positions include stipends and tuition reimbursement
under a NASA CAN award. For more information contact: Michael Ceballos
by email at rmichael.ceballos@umontana.edu.
2.
NARL
is seeking qualified undergraduate students for research assistantships.
Students interested in molecular biology and biochemistry are strongly
encouraged to apply. For more information contact: Michael Ceballos by
email at rmichael.ceballos@umontana.edu.
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SUMMER 2008 OPPORTUNITIES
Urban
Institute Summer Academy for Public Policy Analysis and Research
Application Deadline: March 15, 2008
The goal of the Urban Institute Summer Academy
is to prepare promising college students from underrepresented racial
and ethnic groups for dynamic careers in public policy analysis and research.
The Urban Institute Summer Academy is a unique eight week training and
exposure experience in the nation’s capitol and the heart of policymaking.
In addition to learning more about social policies, students will receive
technical skills training and take weekly field trips to policy making
and policy research organizations across Washington, DC. Expenses
covered plus stipend.
Training will take place
on location at the Urban Institute in Washington, DC from June 1 through July
28, 2008. For more information, see website http://summeracademy.urban.org Program
Flyer may be downloaded here.
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ACT 2008 SUMMER
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS
Application deadline: February 8, 2008
ACT annually conducts an 8-week summer internship program
for outstanding doctoral students interested in careers related to assessment.
In 2008, the program will run from June 2 through July 25 at the ACT headquarters
in Iowa City, Iowa. The Summer Internship Program provides interns with
practical experience through completion of a project, seminars, and direct
interaction with professional staff responsible for research and development
of testing programs. An additional program objective is to increase representation
of women and minority professionals in measurement and related fields.
Interns are provided a $5,000 stipend plus reimbursement
for round-trip transportation costs. A supplemental living allowance for
accompanying spouse and/or dependents is also available.
GET APPLICATION AND INFORMATION HERE -- Several
internships are offered in: PSYCHOMETRICS AND STATISTICS; EDUCATIONAL & WORKPLACE
RESEARCH; INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY; AND CAREER
AND VOCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
TO APPLY
Application deadline is February 8, 2008. Applicants
must be enrolled in a doctoral program and attending an institution within
the United States. Information and application materials are available
at http://www.act.org/humanresources/jobs/intern.html.
You may also get further information by e-mail (working@act.org) by telephone
(319-337-1763), or by writing to: ACT Summer Internship Program, Human
Resources Dept., ACT, 500 ACT Drive, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, Iowa 52243-0168.
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2nd SIPI ASEET
Program Workshop on "Developing Engineering and Engineering Technology
Programs for Tribal Colleges"
Application deadline: April 25, 2008
The STEM faculty from tribal colleges and high schools
are invited to applyfor participating in the 2nd ASEET Program Workshop
on "Developing Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs for
Tribal Colleges" scheduled for August 4 -15, 2008.
This workshop, made possible by NSF ATE grant and partial support from
SIPI's TCUP grant, is planned for 15 science, engineering, and mathematics
instructors from tribal colleges. Each participant will be provided with
a stipend of $1,000 and expenses for travel, hotel and meals.
Please see the following NSF-ATE link for more information: https://www.teachingtechnicians.org/event_details.asp?id=409.
For more information, contact Nader Vadiee by email at nvadiee@sipi.bia.edu.
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Center
for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science (DIMACS)
Research Opportunities
CONTACT INFORMATION
Center Administrator:
Sarah Donnelly
Telephone: (732) 445-4449
E-Mail: sarahd at dimacs.rutgers.edu
Applications Coordinator:
Christine Agnese
Telephone: (732) 445-4581
E-Mail: application@dimacs.rutgers.edu
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Conference
Board of the Mathematical Sciences (CBMS) Conference at Howard University
A CBMS conference, funded through a grant
received from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will be held from May
13-18, 2008, at Howard University. All are invited to apply. For
more information, please refer to http://www.coas.howard.edu/mathematics/CBMS-Mahmood.html.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. M.F. Mahmood • Associate Professor, Department
of Mathematics, Howard University • Tel. 202-806-6295
E-mail: mmahmood@Howard.edu
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NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)
Office of Higher Education's Summer 2008 Student Opportunities
Deadline: January 15, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Students should apply for their program preference(s).
Women, individuals with disabilities, and underrepresented minorities are
strongly encouraged to apply! All applications are to be made on-line
at the following URL, where program opportunities are described: http://university.gsfc.nasa.gov/application/ You
may use this application to apply for the following programs. (Minimum
Level is the level you will enter Fall 2008.)
Program |
Min. Level |
Max. Level |
Location(s) |
Academy |
Undergraduate - Junior |
Graduate - Second Year |
ARC, GRC,
GSFC, MSFC |
APL |
Undergraduate - Junior |
Graduate - Second Year |
APL |
IVV |
Undergraduate - Junior |
Graduate - Second Year |
IVV |
Robotics |
Undergraduate - Freshman |
Graduate - Second Year |
ARC, GSFC,
MSFC |
SAWDRIP |
Undergraduate - Junior |
Graduate - Second Year |
GSFC |
SIECA |
Undergraduate - Junior |
Graduate - Second Year |
GSFC |
SIP |
Undergraduate - Sophomore |
Graduate - Second Year |
GSFC |
A complete list of all of the programs, including those
not using this application, can be found at http://university.gsfc.nasa.gov/programs/. There
are about 20 different programs with a total of about 200 openings and
all have a research focus in science and/or engineering. The internships
are competitive and the atmosphere is collegiate. NASA provides a stipend,
local transportation, and housing for the entire summer cohort that is
usually found in one place. Some group activities are arranged -- in addition
to the research projects.
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NATIONAL
INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) OPPORTUNITIES: FELLOWSHIPS AND STUDENT PROGRAMS
Internship and Fellowship Programs
for college students and recent graduates.
Main Webpages: -- http://www.training.nih.gov/ -- http://www.training.nih.gov/student/
NIH Academy http://www.training.nih.gov/student/pre-irta/previewacademy.asp
Program Description
The NIH Academy is a postbaccalaureate program that provides opportunities
for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical investigation
at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. The mission
of the Academy is to enhance research dedicated to the elimination of domestic
health disparities through the development of a diverse cadre of biomedical
researchers.
Postbaccalaureate
Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Program
http://www.training.nih.gov/student/pre-irta/previewpostbac.asp
Program Description
The Postbaccalaureate IRTA program and the National Cancer Institute's CRTA
program provide opportunities for recent college graduates to spend a year
engaged in biomedical research at the NIH. U.S. citizens or permanent
residents who have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college
or university and who have held the degree for less than two years are eligible
to apply.
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THE
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) 2008 PROGRAMS:
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND
GRADUATE STUDENTS
FOR: Students who may
be considering undergraduate summer research and/or applying to graduate
school.
(GET
FLYER HERE)
FOR UNDERGRADUATES: Paid Summer 2008
Undergrad Research Placements!!!
Over 600 programs - Undergraduate REU and Other Summer Research Opportunities:
See www.agep.us/summer.asp <http://www.agep.us/summer.asp> or
www.igert.org/summer.asp <http://www.igert.org/summers.asp>
FOR THOSE CONSIDERING GRAD SCHOOL in 2008: Opportunities
at over 100 colleges and universities
Professional Development and Support: Alliance
for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP): see www.agep.us <http://www.agep.us>
For Financial Support in New Interdisciplinary PHD Programs
Graduate School IGERT Opportunities: www.igert.org <http://www.igert.org/>
IGERT programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tuition support
for students through the National Science Foundation.
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NSF-IGERT
IN ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PH.D. FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE
$30,000 NSF stipend plus tuition and fees
The Center for Environmental Policy at the University
of Florida
Application Deadline: February 15, 2008
The Center for Environmental Policy at the University
of Florida has received an NSF-IGERT grant and is offering PhD Fellowships.
Our IGERT program in Adaptive Management focuses
on research and training experiences for doctoral students that integrate
the physical, biological, chemical, and social sciences to address the
chosen research theme, Wise Use of Water, Wetlands, and Watersheds. The
program links four colleges, fifteen departments, and three research centers
at the University of Florida with international wetlands research centers
in Africa, Mexico, South America, Australia, and south Florida. A core
set of interdisciplinary team taught courses are a key part of the educational
experience of our fellows. In addition, fellows will spend each summer
at one of the international research centers researching and exploring,
first hand, Adaptive Management and the science, engineering, and policy
frameworks that are necessary to drive it.
IGERT is an NSF-wide program intended to meet the challenges
of educating U.S. Ph.D. scientists and engineers with the interdisciplinary
background, deep knowledge in a chosen discipline, and the technical, professional,
and personal skills needed for the career demands of the future. The program
is intended to catalyze a cultural change in graduate education by establishing
innovative new models for graduate education and training in a fertile
environment for collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary
boundaries.
Our NSF-IGERT fellowship awards include tuition waivers,
funds for travel and some supplies. In accordance with NSF policy, applicants
must be US citizens or permanent residents.
Additional information and application
guidelines are on-line at http://amw3igert.ufl.edu
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Carol Ann Binello, IGERT Program Manager
Center for Environmental Policy • 102 Phelps Lab, Museum Road
PO Box 116350 • University of Florida • Gainesville,
FL 32611-6350
Tel: (352) 392-2425 • Fax: (352) 846-2150
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Princeton
University Molecular and Quantitative Biology Summer Research Opportunities
Application Deadline: February 1, 2008
Our summer research programs in biology,
biochemistry and quantitative biology (including math, computer science
and physics) are accepting applications until February 1. Students
are encouraged to apply on-line at https://molqcbsummerapp.princeton.edu/. For
more information, please contact:
Laura Gallagher-Katz
Telephone: (609) 258-9197
E-Mail: lgallagh@princeton.edu
Undergraduate Summer Research Program
Department of Molecular Biology, Lewis Thomas Laboratory, Rm. 352
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544-1014
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Social,
Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) Summer Research Opportunities
Application Deadline: Various
The Comprehensive Minority Institution/Cancer Center Partnership funded
by the department of Health and Human Services
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites cooperative agreement (U54) linked
award applications for the implementation of Comprehensive Minority Institution/Cancer
Center Partnerships (MI/CCPs) between Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs)
and NCI-designated Cancer Centers (or groups of Centers). The purpose of this
funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to foster and support intensive collaborations
among MSIs and the Cancer Centers in order to develop stronger national cancer
programs aimed at understanding the reasons behind the significant cancer disparities
and related impacts on racial and ethnic minority and socio-economically disadvantaged
populations.
Letter of Intent Deadline - 2/20/2008
Application Deadline - 3/20/2008
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-001.html
The Emerging Scholars Interdisciplinary Network 2008 Empirical
Summer Program in Applied Multi-Ethnic Research Program
at the University of Michigan
The Emerging Scholars Interdisciplinary Network (ESIN) is a professional network
composed primarily of junior and senior scholars of color and affiliates from
universities, foundations, and government agencies. The mission of ESIN is
guided by two basic goals: (1) to advance interdisciplinary research on social,
behavioral, and health disparities that disproportionately afflict communities
of color and develop preventative strategies and cures to help eradicate these
disparities; and (2) to diversify the scientific workforce by training and
developing the next generation of investigators of color who can conduct innovative,
cutting-edge research in the fields of social, behavioral, and natural sciences.
Program Dates: June 23 – July 18, 2008
Application Deadline: March 3, 2008
http://www.emergingscholars.net/about/icpsr08.html
Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions sponsored
by the Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T)
Directorate, Office of University Programs is seeking applications for summer
research appointments for faculty and student research teams to participate
in the DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions to
conduct research at the DHS Centers of Excellence (DHS Centers). These Teams
must be from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving
Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, or Alaska Native and Native
Hawaiian Serving Universities. The intent of the DHS Summer Research Team Program
for Minority Serving Institutions is to provide research opportunities to diverse
and highly talented individuals in order to increase and enhance the scientific
leadership at Minority Serving Institutions in research areas that support
the mission and goals of DHS. In addition, the Program is designed to engage
early career faculty, along with undergraduate and graduate students, in research
that will provide them opportunities to understand the mission and research
needs of DHS and advance research areas of importance to DHS, while strengthening
the talent pool of scientists and engineers.
Application Deadline – February 1, 2008
http://www.orau.gov/dhsfaculty/
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Synchrotron
Radiation Center (SRC) – Research Experience for Undergraduates
(REU) (May 28 – August 1, 2008)
GET
ONLINE APPLICATION Application
Deadline: February 15, 2008
The Synchrotron Radiation Center (SRC) light source is funded by the National
Science Foundation and uses an electron storage ring to provide synchrotron
light as a tool for doing scientific research. Synchrotron technology allows
researchers to utilize light as a tool. At SRC light is produced by hurtling
electrons at near the speed of light around a circular track. Those electrons
are manipulated in such a way that light--ranging from infrared to x-ray--is
produced. We are located southeast of Madison, Wisconsin.
Participating in the SRC Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program
will provide you with an exciting educational opportunity to experience cutting-edge,
hands-on science research at a national laboratory as well as help prepare
you for graduate school. For 10 weeks over the summer, from May 28th through
August 1st , 2008, you will work directly with researchers on a project chosen
from a variety of scientific fields. Mentors, graduate students, SRC staff,
and other scientists will be available as a resource to help guide you in your
science research project. Completion of the project includes writing a reserach
paper and giving a presentation. The program also includes seminars, social
events, field trips, and other learning experiences. The SRC-REU program is
funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
If you are interested in learning about areas related to condensed matter physics,
atomic and molecular physics, nanotechnology, biosciences, or accelerator physics,
you should consider applying to the program. You will receive full support
for travel to and from Madison, housing, health insurance (if needed), transportation
to SRC, a partial food allowance, and a stipend of $4500. You will have access
to all campus libraries and facilities. There are no fees or tuition costs.
For more information including eligibility requirements, abstracts of previous
projects, and a poster (in PDF format), visit our website at http://www.src.wisc.edu/outreach/SRC-REU.htm or contact Chris
Moore, SRC-REU Coordinator, reu2008@src.wisc.edu,
(608) 877-2137.
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Team
for Research in Ubiquitous Secure Technology (TRUST) Center
at the University of California-Berkeley
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31,
2008 at 5pm PDT
TRUST addresses a national need for cybersecurity and
critical infrastructure systems by bringing together experts in computer
security, systems modeling and analysis, software technology, economics,
and social sciences. TRUST will be devoted to the development of a new
science and technology that will radically transform the ability of organizations
(software vendors, operators, local and federal agencies) to design, build,
and operate trustworthy information systems for our critical infrastructure.
TRUST presents The
Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley-Information
Technology (SUPERB-IT)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January
31, 2008 at 5pm PDT ONLINE: https://www.truststc.org/superb/apply/
PROGRAM DATES: June 2 to August
8, 2008 June 8 – August 1, 2008
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TRUST presents SECuR-IT:
Summer Experience, Colloquium and Research in Information Technology at
Stanford University and San Jose State University
The Summer Experience, Colloquium and Research in Information Technology
(SECuR-IT) is a ten-week residential academic program with paid internship
co-located at Stanford University and San Jose State University. SECuR-IT
participation is open to graduate students (M.S. & Ph.D). Please
click here for a flyer containing more information (pdf file). Additional
information also can be found at the website: http://www.truststc.org/securit/
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2008 at 5pm
PDT ONLINE: http://www.truststc.org/securit/application.htm
PROGRAM DATES: June 2 to August
8, 2008
LOCATION: Stanford University, San Jose
State University and Silicon Valley, California
CONTACT:
Dr. Kristen Gates kgates@eecs.berkeley.edu
Executive Director of Education, Team for Research in Ubiquitous Secure Technologies
(TRUST)
University of California, Berkeley • 298 Hearst Memorial
Mining Building (HMMB) • Berkeley CA 94720-1770
Office Phone: 510-642-3737
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UCLA
Summer Programs for Undergraduate & Graduate Research
DISE: Developing an Interface for Science and Ethics
SEE
FLYER
Program Description
UCLA DISE is a project created with the recognition that
science is becoming an increasingly interdisciplinary field. DISE aims
to prepare the next generation of scientists and researchers by providing
an academic and hands-on experience in the fields of ethics and public
policy to students who are in pursuit of graduate level degrees and careers
in research. The program is designed for students who will be in their
first year of a STEM doctoral program in 2008-2009. Open to both UCLA and
non-UCLA incoming doctoral students
The 6-week program includes on-campus housing (all program participants are
required to reside in assigned University housing) and meals. A limited number
of travel scholarships are available. SEE
FLYER for more details.
How To Apply
You must submit a Summer
Program for Undergraduate and Graduate Research (SPUR/GR) Application.
Please select the UCLA DISE option on the application and
in your personal statement be sure to write about why you want to participate
in DISE and how participation will impact your academic career. Information
other UCLA programs is available at http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/asis/diversity/index.html.
For Further Information, please contact:
Dr. Heather Tarleton
Principal Investigator, NSF DISE
Tel: (310) 825-3829
E-mail: htarleton@gdnet.ucla.edu
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U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) FACULTY AND STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Application Deadline: February
1, 2008
Faculty and Student Teams
(FaST) Program
The Faculty and Student Teams (FaST) Program is a cooperative
effort between the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science and the
National Science Foundation (NSF). Faculty from colleges and universities
with limited research facilities and those institutions serving populations,
women, and minorities underrepresented in the fields of science, engineering,
and technology are encouraged to apply for the FaST program. The FaST program
will support a team comprised of one faculty member and 2 – 3 undergraduate
students. The program provides hands-on research opportunities in DOE national
laboratories during the summer. The faculty member identifies a mutually
beneficial research area amenable to collaboration by the faculty member
and the laboratory scientist. Potential areas of collaboration are based
upon the Project Descriptions described at the specific DOE Office of Science
laboratory. Faculty and student team members recruited by the faculty member
should apply online. If the application is accepted, your institution may
be responsible for requesting supplemental funding from NSF to support
the team's participation.
For more information, please visit: http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/fast/about.html
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U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T)
Directorate
DHS Summer Research Team (Faculty/Student) Program
for Minority Serving Institutions
Application Deadline: February 1, 2008
DHS
Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions to
conduct research at the DHS Centers of Excellence (DHS Centers)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T)
Directorate, Office of University Programs is seeking applications for summer
research appointments for faculty and student research teams to participate
in the DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions to
conduct research at the DHS Centers of Excellence (DHS Centers). These Teams
must be from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving
Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, or Alaska Native and Native
Hawaiian Serving Universities. The intent of the DHS Summer Research Team Program
for Minority Serving Institutions is to provide research opportunities to diverse
and highly talented individuals in order to increase and enhance the scientific
leadership at Minority Serving Institutions in research areas that support
the mission and goals of DHS. In addition, the Program is designed to engage
early career faculty, along with undergraduate and graduate students, in research
that will provide them opportunities to understand the mission and research
needs of DHS and advance research areas of importance to DHS, while strengthening
the talent pool of scientists and engineers.
See program details and access the applications at website http://www.orau.gov/dhsfaculty/
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University
of Arizona Summer Program and Graduate Opportunities
1) The
Minority Health Disparities Undergraduate Summer Research Program (June
9 - August 15, 2008)
Student
Online Application DEADLINE: February 1st
For undergraduates in the summer between their junior
and senior year, or students who have completed their baccalaureate degree
but not been accepted into a graduate program, the program offers:
* A financial award of $4,000 for 10 weeks
of research and other activities
* Round-trip airfare to Tucson from anywhere
within the United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
* Six units of transferable research course
credit
* Housing will be available at the University
of Arizona residence halls
The explicit objective of the program is to help prepare,
motivate, and support students who aspire to obtain a Ph.D. and pursue
a career in research. Each student is paired with a faculty mentor
who conducts research in the biomedical sciences (particularly cardiovascular
and respiratory research) in which they have a specific interest, participate
in weekly seminars offered by UA faculty on health issues disproportionately
affecting minority populations, attend weekly workshops on graduate school
preparation and presentation skill development, attend a GRE Prep Workshop,
and present their work at the University of Arizona's end of summer research
symposium.
GET
PROGRAM FLYER HERE
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2) The
NIH/ISMD Graduate Scholars Program (More
Information)
For prospective graduate students interested in a Ph.D.
in the biomedical sciences, the Graduate College also sponsors an NIH/IMSD
Scholars Program. The program's intent is to guarantee five (5) years
of funding to those who are admitted into one of sixteen (16) biomedical
graduate programs at the University of Arizona. Also, attached is
a graduate college application fee waiver which some students maybe eligible
for. First year scholars receive:
* A financial award of $21,516
in the form of a research assistantship
* In-state and out-of-state tuition waivers
* $1,000 in travel funds to attend a national conference
* Rotation through 3-4 laboratories
* Participation in a small group seminar focusing on
survival skills for graduate school
* In subsequent years, equivalent funding will be provided
in the form of a research or teaching assistantship, traineeship and/or fellowship
* Support of up to $1,500 to assist with supplies for
their dissertation
************************* CONTACT INFORMATION
Maria Teresa Velez, Ph.D. (mvelez@grad.arizona.edu)
Associate Dean of the Graduate College and Director, NIH/IMSD Scholars Program
University of Arizona
OR
Sandi Bartell (bartell@email.arizona.edu)
IMSD Program Coordinator
Website: http://grad.arizona.edu/multi/imp_index_files/index.php
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