Any Other Tobacco Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) Applications?

Yesterday was our internal deadline for TRDRP fellowship applications. I’ve only received one application for this program so far. If you think you’re submitting an application for this program, but you haven’t received an email from me regarding your application, please email me (gradadvisor AT ucsd DOT edu) immediately to get things straightened out.
Thanks!

I gave incorrect instructions for the NASA fellowships

It turns out that applications for the NASA fellowships need to go through Ms. Wilma Orantes (worantes AT ucsd DOT edu) in OCGA. Our office has an NSPIRES account, but we aren’t able to view student applications with it. I apologize for the error.

Rotary Peace Fellowships to get a master’s or professional certificate

I’ve been looking into the Rotary fellowship options, and this is an email I just received:

“Thank you for your interest in Rotary Peace Fellowships. I will be sending specific information to clubs in our Rotary District in early January. Information about the Fellowships is available on the Rotary International site: http://www.rotary.org/EN/STUDENTSANDYOUTH/EDUCATIONALPROGRAMS/ROTARYCENTERSFORINTERNATIONALSTUDIES/Pages/ridefault.aspx. Here you will find information about Rotary’s International Peace Centers and the program for selecting Fellows to attend the Master’s Degree program at one of these centers. (There is also a three-month Professional Development Certificate program at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. A comprehensive brochure on the program is online as is the 2012 Application and other supportive material.

Eligibility criteria for Fellowships includes:
A strong commitment to international understanding and peace demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal and community service activitie
A bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience as a minimum, with strong academic achievement
A minimum of three years’ combined paid or unpaid full-rime relevant work experience for the master’s degree. Five years’ relevant work experience with current full-time employment in a mid- to upper-level position for the professional development certificate.
Proficiency in a second language for the master’s degree or in English for the professional development certificate.
Strong leadership skills.

Rotary discourages applying immediately after obtaining an undergraduate degree, preferring a few years background of relevant work experience.

I expect a deadline of mid-March for applications to be submitted to a local Rotary Club, prepared to review and endorse applicants prior to forwarding to the District for interviews. I am available to assist and answer questions.

For the right person, these Fellowships are extremely rewarding. The community of Peace Fellow graduates is enthusiastic and highly committed to peace and conflict resolution programs around the world. They are strong advocates for the program and make themselves available to prospective applicants. So please let me know of any individuals who you might want to bring forward.”

More on AWIS (Association for Women in Science) Scholarship Program

I posted this opportunity on December 6, but now I’ve received a formal invitation to encourage our students to apply.

Application deadline: February 17, 2012

Copied from the announcement:

The San Diego Chapter of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is offering scholarships to community college, undergraduate, and graduate women in San Diego County who are in pursuit of a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Because you are in a position to inspire and encourage future scientists, attached is information about the AWIS San Diego scholarships that we hope you will share with your students.

Each year we award $1000 scholarships to women pursuing degrees in the STEM fields in San Diego County. AWIS San Diego scholarship recipients are not only achieving academic success, they are also involved in community outreach programs related to their fields of study, and AWIS San Diego is proud to support them in their pursuit of a scientific career.

Please help us to encourage aspiring women scientists by posting the attached AWIS San Diego Scholarship flyer on a student information board or website and e-mailing your students. Please note that this year we are moving to an online application process. The scholarship application may be downloaded by visiting “www.awissd.org” and following the “Programs” link, followed by the “Scholarship Program” link, or by visitinghttp://awissd.org/programs/scholarshipprogram. We have also included a powerpoint slide that can be added to lectures.

If you or your students have any questions about AWIS San Diego or the Scholarship Program, please feel free to visit the AWIS San Diego website (www.awissd.org) or contact me for further information.
2012 Scholarship Program flyer2012 Scholarship Program teaching slide
Sincerely,

Holly C. Dippold
AWIS San Diego Scholarship Committee

Funding to conduct research in African American archives

Please note that applicants need not be African American themselves.

Application deadline: February 14, 2012

Copied from the announcement:

Increasing African American Diversity in Archives:
The HistoryMakers Fellowship, Mentoring, Training and Placement Institute

The HistoryMakers is proud to announce the 2nd Increasing African American Diversity in Archives: The HistoryMakers Fellowship, Mentoring, Training and Placement Institute, a year -long fellowship (Monday, June 4, 2012 through Saturday June 1, 2013) working in African American archives. This program is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in the amount of $800,000. The purpose of this fellowship program is to provide training for African American archivists and other archivists interested in working with African American archival collections. The year will include 3-month immersion training program at The HistoryMakers Chicago location (Monday, June 4, 2012 – Friday, August 24, 2012) and an on-site residency (Tuesday, September 4, 2012 – Saturday, June 1, 2013). Applicants must identify their top 3 choices from the following list of host institutions:

§ Amistad Research Center at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

[http://www.amistadresearchcenter.org/]

§ Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

[http://avery.cofc.edu/]

§ Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Chicago, IL

[http://www.chipublib.org/branch/details/library/woodson-regional]

§ Franklin Library at Fisk University, Nashville, TN

[http://www.fisk.edu/Academics/Library/SpecialCollections.aspx]

§ The HistoryMakers, Chicago, IL

[http://www.thehistorymakers.com/]

§ Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MD

[http://www.msa.md.gov/]

§ Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum, Culver City, CA

[http://www.claytonmuseum.org/]

Please visit The HistoryMakers website and click on the Careers page for more information: http://www.thehistorymakers.com/aboutus/careers.asp

The HistoryMakers will be accepting applications for the 2012-2013 fellowship program until Tuesday, February 14, 2012. A complete application packet should be sent to:

Jessica Levy

2012-2013 Archive Fellowship Program

The HistoryMakers

1900 S. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60616