Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities
Scholarship Opportunity Announcement Title: Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program for Native American/Alaskan Natural Resource Students Deadline: March 23, 2007 Contact: Education Committee, Intertribal Timber Council 1112 N.E. 21st Avenue, Suite 4 Portland, Oregon 97232-2114 Phone: (503) 282-4296 Email: itc1@teleport.com Website: http://www.itcnet.org Award is $2,000 for college students (number of awards varies per year) and $1,500 for graduating senior high school students. Required materials: Letter of Application must include name, permanent mailing address, email address if available, phone number, be a maximum of two pages in length, and discuss interest in natural resources, commitment to education, community, and your culture, financial need (attach or send FAFSA if available); resume; three signed letters of reference (preferable on letterhead); evidence of validated enrollment in a tribe or Native Alaska Corporation; transcripts (high school students must also include documented proof of acceptance to an institution of higher education, college students must also provide proof of their declared major). Please submit application materials and inquiries to the contact listed above. ************************************************************************************************** FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Native American Public Service Fellowship (NAPSF) Deadline: February 2, 2007 (two-year degree programs); April 6, 2007 (Mid-Career MPA) Website: https://apply.embark.com/Grad/Harvard/JFK/FinAid/ and http://www.ksg.harvard.edu The John F. Kennedy School of Government (KSG) at Harvard University is currently seeking candidates for the 2007-2008 Native American Public Service Fellowship (NAPSF), established to support promising leaders who have demonstrated commitment to matters of concern to Native American tribes, including (but not limited to) tribal self-governance and policy. It will provide one full tuition fellowship and a stipend to enroll in one of the John F. Kennedy School of Government’s Master degree programs, and will require the recipient to be employed in some form of public service directly benefiting Native Americans for a minimum of three years immediately following completion of the Kennedy School degree. A preference will be given in the award of the fellowship to Native American candidates. One of the nine professional graduate schools on the campus of Harvard University, the John F. Kennedy School of Government (KSG) is Harvard University’s public policy and public management graduate school offering graduate degree programs and executive education opportunities. KSG serves as a forum for the training of future local, national, nonprofit, and world leaders, sharing ideas and best practices. It welcomes leaders past, present, and future to its halls as students, faculty, researchers, fellows, and guests creating a unique community of world leadership and public sector impact. Applicants must apply to be admitted to one of the Master degree programs in order to receive the fellowship. NAPSF applicants must submit a resume, proof of tribal enrollment if applicable, and an essay containing particular qualifications and purpose. ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: 2007 Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program Deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2007 - UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Michigan & University of Maryland JSIs Phone: 202-496-0130 ext 206 Email: ppia@ppiaprogram.org Website: http://www.ppiaprogram.org/app/ The PPIA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare diverse students interested in serving the public good for graduate studies in public policy and/or international affairs and groom them for professional roles in public service. The Fellowship consists of successfully completing one of PPIA’s Junior Summer Institutes (JSI), opportunities for paid internships, a minimum of $5000 scholarship, and a network of 3000 Fellows/Alumni. The JSI curriculum is designed to improve students’ analytical and communication skills through three areas of study – economics, statistics, and policy analysis/writing. The Fellowship Program takes place during the summer, exact dates varies depending on the Junior Summer Institutes. Please see our website for details. Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in public service, demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility and be an active participant in Underserved/underrepresented communities. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US and be a college junior when applying. Awards: Attend a summer program fully funded (includes room & board, books, & travel) plus stipend, and receive a minimum of $5000 scholarship when enrolled in a graduate program focused on public service. ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: School of American Research Fellowship Programs Deadlines: November 15, 2006, Resident Scholar Program; December 15, 2006, Summer Scholar Program; April 1, 2006, Advanced Seminar Program Contact: Director of Scholar Programs, School of American Research Post Office Box 2188 Santa Fe, NM 87504-2188 Phone: 505-954-7201 Email: scholar@sarsf.org Website: http://www.sarweb.org Resident Scholar Program – Six fellowships will be awarded to scholars in anthropology and related disciplines whose research is complete and who need time to prepare book-length manuscripts or doctoral dissertations. Scholars are provided with a stipend of up to $40,000, an apartment and office, library assistance, and other benefits during a nine-month tenure, from September 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008. Summer Scholar Program – Fellowships are available for six scholars in anthropology and related disciplines to pursue research or writing projects during a two-month tenure, from June 15-August 10, 2007. Scholars whose projects relate to the history of anthropology are especially encouraged to apply. Scholars are provided with a small stipend, free housing and office space, an allowance account, and other benefits. Advanced Seminar Program – Proposals are sought for the Advanced Seminar Program. Each seminar consists of ten scholars, who meet at the School’s Santa Fe campus for five days of intense discussion on a topic that provides new insights into human evolution, behavior, society, or culture. Seminar to be conducted within eighteen to twenty-four months. Funding is also available for two- and three-day seminars. ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Gemini Science Fellows & Tenure-track Astronomers in Hilo, Hawaii and La Serena, Chile (Job Code SCI312PO) Deadline: November 30, 2006 Contact: Dr. Inger Jørgensen, Gemini-North Head of Science Operations or Dr. Michael West, Gemini-South Head of Science Operations Email: ijorgensen@gemini.edu or mwest@gemini.edu Website: www.gemini.edu/jobs. At least three openings for Gemini Science Fellows or tenure-track Astronomers in Hilo, Hawaii and La Serena, Chile are available. The Fellows and Astronomers are part of the Gemini science team. Through their work at Gemini Observatory, the Gemini science team is committed to participating in and enabling a better understanding of the Universe. Fellows and Astronomers participate actively in the main activities of Gemini: · direct support executing scientific observations at telescopes; · scientific support of the operation of the telescope and its sub-systems, facility and instrumentation; and · active participation in scientific life of observatory through a strong personal research program and collaborative initiatives with other science staff. The duration of Fellow positions is three years, with a possible two-year extension. Requirements: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics or related discipline. Substantial experience with optical and/or infrared observations, as well as data analysis and/or instrumentation is desirable. Preference will be given to those astronomers with experience/knowledge in one or more of the following areas: multi-object spectroscopy (optical or infrared), integral-field-unit spectroscopy (optical or infrared), infrared imaging, and high spatial resolution imaging and coronagraphy. Applicants who wish to be considered for a tenure-track position must have a strong research record. ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Hilo, Hawaii (Job Code SCI903TO) Deadline: November 30, 2006 Contact: Dr. Inger Jørgensen, Gemini-North Head of Science Operations or Dr. Michael West, Gemini-South Head of Science Operations Email: ijorgensen@gemini.edu or mwest@gemini.edu Website: www.gemini.edu/jobs.
Applications are invited for post-doctoral research fellow position. The post-doctoral fellow will work on the Gemini/Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Galaxy Cluster Project, a large international project using HST and the Gemini Telescopes to study galaxy evolution during half the age of the Universe. The project uses two-dimensional photometry from HST, ground-based multi-color photometry, and high signal-to-noise optical spectroscopy for large samples of cluster galaxies to study galaxy evolution in dense environments over red shift range between zero and one. The position is initially funded for one year with additional years contingent on performance and continued funding. We currently expect the position will be funded for three years. The post-doctoral fellow will be a member of the Gemini science team and from the second year also be involved in Gemini Observatory support work. Through their work at Gemini Observatory, the Gemini science team is committed to participating in and enabling a better understanding of the Universe. Members of the Gemini science team participate actively in the main activities of Gemini: · direct support executing scientific observations at telescopes; · scientific support of the operation of the telescope and its sub-systems, facility and instrumentation; and · active participation in scientific life of observatory through a strong personal research program and collaborative initiatives with other science staff. A Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics or a closely related discipline is required. Applicants should have a strong background in observational extra-galactic astronomy. A proven research ability, evidence of research potential, the ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others, and demonstrated written and oral communication skills are highly desirable. Experience working with optical data would also be an advantage.
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Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Ann Plato Fellowship, Trinity College Deadline: December 15, 2006 Contact: Ann Plato Search Committee, c/o Holly Westfall Williams 231, Trinity College Hartford, CT 06106 Trinity College, Hartford CT, invites applications for the Ann Plato Fellowship. The Ann Plato Fellowship, named for a 19th-century African-American poet, essayist, and teacher, supports a doctoral student who is an American citizen and is engaged in writing his or her dissertation. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and U.S. Latinos, are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates working in fields currently supported by the College. The Fellow enjoys faculty status, delivers a formal, public lecture in the fall semester, and teaches one course in the spring semester. The fellow is expected to be in residence during the fellowship tenure and to become engaged in the Trinity College community. The Fellowship provides a $35,000 stipend; a campus apartment; an office; use of a computer; library privileges at Trinity, including the Watkinson Library, and our consortial colleges, and ready access to Hartford-area archives, including the Connecticut Historical Society, the Wadsworth Atheneum, the state library, the Cities Data Center, and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center. Appointment is for one academic year. Applicants should send a letter of interest that outlines the significance of their dissertation research and teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, a copy of their dissertation proposal, a 10–20 page writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to the Ann Plato Search Committee. **************************************************************************************************
Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Andover Teaching Fellowship, Phillips Academy Deadline: January 5, 2007 Contact: Temba T. Maqubela, Dean of Faculty Teaching Fellow Program, Phillips Academy 180 Main Street Andover, MA 01810-4003 Phone: 978-749-4003 Fax: 978-749-4033 Email: ldiamondis@andover.edu Website: http://www.andover.edu/personnel/faculty.htm An independent, coeducational, boarding and day school, Phillips Academy is a diverse community whose students and faculty reflect America’s demographic composition. The school has long been known for its traditions of academic excellence and educational leadership. Phillips Academy’s one-year program for Teaching Fellows is designed for recent graduates from college and graduate school who are interested in pursuing the opportunity to teach in a guided program both in the classroom and dormitory and in athletics. Applicants need to be enthusiastic about living in a residential school that thrives on the challenges of diversity. Fellowships include coaching and interscholastic and intramural sports. We also have a Teaching Fellowship in Community Service for candidates interested in service learning in an educational environment. Please use contact above for additional information and application materials. **************************************************************************************************
Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: 2007-2008 Pre-Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in American Indian Studies, Michigan State University Deadline: February 1, 2007 Contact: American Indian Studies Program 414 Baker Hall Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: 517.432.2193 Email: aisp@msu.edu Website: http://www.aisp.msu.edu The fellowship award provides office space, access to Michigan State University’s outstanding library and computing facilities and to the faculty involved in the American Indian Studies Program, benefits for the year, and a substantial stipend. Applications must be finished with all doctoral work but the dissertation, actively working in American Indian Studies, and committed to a career in Native Studies. It is expected that the Fellow will complete the dissertation during the award year. Applicants may be pursuing the Ph.D. degree in any discipline or area offered at Michigan State University. The successful applicant will be required to teach one course and will affiliate with a department or program in one of the university’s colleges, as well as participate in activities of the American Indian Studies Program. Award period: MSU Fiscal Year, July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008. Please use contact information above for more information.
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Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: American Council of Learned Societies, Fellowships and Grants 2006-2007 Contact: American Council of Learned Societies 633 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017-6795 Email: grants@acls.org Website: http://www.acls.org/fel-comp.htm For a complete list of information about ACLS grants and fellowships, please visit the website. **************************************************************************************************