Pre-Grad Workshop

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Pre-Grad Workshop

Open to All USC Students, Staff, and Alumni

This is an opportunity to get info about the application process and planning for fall applications to MA, PhD, Education, Public Health, and other graduate and professional programs in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Wednesday, April 13, 2-4pm, THH 210, with lots of time included for your questions.

For more info: http://dornsife.usc.edu/pre-graduate-school/

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Pre-Grad Workshop

Open to All USC Students, Staff, and Alumni

This is an opportunity to get info about the application process and planning for fall applications to MA, PhD, Education, Public Health, and other graduate and professional programs in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Wednesday, April 13, 2-4pm, THH 210, with lots of time included for your questions.

For more info: http://dornsife.usc.edu/pre-graduate-school/

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Pre-Doctoral Fellowship at Yale Child Study Center

The Toddler Developmental Disabilities Clinic at the Yale Child Study Center in the Yale School of Medicine is interested in recruiting highly qualified students from USC for an exciting new pre-doctoral fellowship for current graduates or graduating seniors. The position will commence June 2011 and will be 2 years in duration.

Successful applicants will be involved in a 2-year program of training involving clinical and research experiences. Fellows will be responsible for assisting in a variety of research activities in the lab and for completing experimental protocols with infants and toddlers and their families. With research mentorship, selected applicants will be expected to guide a pre-determined project of research from the point of data collection through analysis and publication of results.
Interested students should send materials no later than March 30th in order to be considered for the position.

Additional information can be found on our website: childstudycenter.yale.edu/autism/fellowship/developmental-computational.aspx

Questions regarding the Yale Fellowship in Developmental and Computational Social Neuroscience may be directed to Dr. Suzanne Macari at suzanne.macari@yale.edu.

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Paid Trip to Northwestern University Summer 2011

Northwestern's psychology department is hosting a program on June 3rd and 4th for undergraduates who are members of historically underrepresented groups, and who are potentially interested in pursuing graduate study in psychology.  Activities will include a workshop designed to help with the graduate school application process and opportunities to meet psychology department faculty members and graduate students to learn what graduate school is like.

Travel and accommodation costs associated with participation will be covered, and the application process will be fast and free (applications are due by April 8). More information at www.wcas.northwestern.edu/psych/Documents/sneakpeek.html

Jennifer A. Richeson
Professor & Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Psychology, Northwestern University

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Post-Grad Panel Discussion Hosted by Pi Sigma Alpha

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Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (MURAP)

The Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (MURAP) invites
applications for a ten-week paid summer research internship for
undergraduate students (rising juniors or seniors).  The program will
be held from May 22-July 28, 2011 at the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill.  The MURAP program seeks to prepare talented and
motivated students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds, or
those with a proven commitment to diversity, for graduate study and
academic careers in fields in the humanities, social sciences and fine
arts.  The program provides students with a rigorous research
experience under the guidance of a UNC faculty mentor.  Each student
participant will receive:

• Stipend
• Campus Housing
• Meal Allowance
• Weekly or biweekly writing, communication skills and professional
  development workshops
• GRE prep course
• Paid domestic travel expenses (up to $500)

The application deadline is February 4, 2011.  For more details about
the program please see the attached announcement.  To access an
application and for additional information about MURAP please visit our
website at www.unc.edu/depts/murap/ or contact the Program's
Administrative Assistant, Ms. Kendra McKinney (mckendra@email.unc.edu).

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Beinecke Scholarship Program

The Beinecke Scholarship Program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students in the arts, humanities and social sciences to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate course of study. Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.

To be eligible, the student must demonstrate achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career. This year 20 new Beinecke Scholarships will be awarded and one student will be nominated by USC.

Further information about the Beinecke Scholarship and application materials may be found at the following website: foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/beinecke/index.html

Application deadline for students: February 17, 2011

Please submit materials to: Donna Garcia, College Deans Office, ADM 304; 213-740-2531, dlgarcia@college.usc.edu

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APA Summer Research Programs

The American Psychological Association’s Science Directorate is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2011 Summer Science Fellowships (SSF) is now open.

Eligibility is strictly limited to students who will graduate from college between December 2011 and August 2012 (rising college seniors) at US or Canadian colleges and universities. Applicants should be psychology majors, although students with related preparation may apply if they expect to enter a psychological science graduate program. International students enrolled in US or Canadian colleges are eligible; US citizenship is not required. Students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Visit the SSF webpage for more information about the program. The deadline for applications is February 11, 2011.

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ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship

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Discovery and Global Scholars

This USC Discovery Scholars Program recognizes graduating seniors who excel in the classroom and display the ability to create exceptional new scholarship and artistic works. The Global Scholars Program recognizes graduating seniors who excel in their studies at home and abroad.

Students are able to compete for the recognition at graduation and may be considered for a $10,000 prize towards graduate study.

There will be an information session with Dean Lamy on Friday, January 28, 2pm in THH 212.

DISCOVERY SCHOLARS PROGRAM

• University Main Page for Discovery Scholars- Steps to Becoming a Scholar
• USC College Requirements for Discovery Scholars
• Discovery Scholars Intent to Submit- Due Feb 4

GLOBAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM

• University Main Page for Global Scholars- Steps to Becoming a Scholar
• USC College Requirements for Global Scholars
• Global Scholars Intent to Submit- Due Feb 4

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Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program

The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program (MMUFP) is a unique program designed to encourage, prepare, and support underrepresented students and students interested in increasing opportunities for underrepresented students, to pursue graduate studies and an academic career. The program supports specific academic disciplines where a diverse student body and faculty have traditionally not been present.

The Mellon Mays Program supports its fellows through faculty mentoring, financial support, GRE test preparation, graduate school preparatory workshops, and networking opportunities with top graduate schools in the United States. Each fellow designs and conducts an individual research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor, and receives a stipend during the summer and the academic year.

Information regarding the fellowship is available at www.usc.edu/mmuf

All applications must be received in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC), suite 425, by 4pm on Friday, February 11, 2011. Completed applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at (213) 740-9116 or menciso@usc.edu should you have any questions.

Best,
Martha Enciso, Ed.D., Assistant Director, Academic Recognition Programs
Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC), 425
(213) 740-9116
www.usc.edu/arp

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APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute

APSA is accepting applications for the 2011 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2011.

The RBSI Program, under the direction of Dr. Paula McClain of Duke University, will be held at Duke University June 5 - July 7, 2011.

The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute is a 5-week, academically intensive summer program designed to simulate the graduate school experience, provide mentoring, and expand academic opportunities. The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute targets students from racial/ethnic groups that are significantly underrepresented in science in the United States, e.g. African American, Latino/a, Native American, and Pacific Island students. All students who are members of these groups, or who are interested in broadening participation in political science by students from underrepresented minority populations and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting under-represented groups, are eligible to apply.

Applications: 2011 RBSI Applications and additional eligibility requirements can be found online at www.apsanet.org/rbsi.

Questions: Please direct any questions about the program to Shaunda Ragland, sragland@apsanet.org, or call 202-483-2512.

For more on APSA's diversity programs, visit www.apsanet.org/diversity.

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Latino Mental Health Research Training Program Summer 2011 in Mexico

Application and Recommendation Form

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Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program Summer Student Fellowship

 

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Humane Studies Fellowship

The Humane Studies Fellowship supports students planning academic careers with liberty-advancing research interests. Awards range from $2,000 to $15,000, and during 2010 we awarded a total of more than $650,000 to 180 students studying around the world.

Awards are for one year, and winners can reapply in subsequent years. For example, Hovannes Abramyan at UCLA received three fellowships between 2008 and 2010 and Gwendoline Alphonso at Cornell University received three awards between 2007 and 2009.

Applicants are evaluated by their research interests and likelihood for academic success. Participation in student groups and entrepreneurial approaches to teaching others about individual rights are also valued by our review committee.
With the December 31 deadline just around the corner, please pass on this fellowship opportunity to your students. If you would like additional information or have a question, please email us at HSF@theihs.org.

Cheers!

Keri Anderson
Student Coordinator, Institute for Humane Studies
www.TheIHS.org

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2011 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) Application

APSA is accepting applications for the 2011 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2011.  The RBSI Program, under the direction of Dr. Paula McClain of Duke University, will be held at Duke University June 5 - July 7, 2011.

The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute is a 5-week, academically intensive summer program designed to simulate the graduate school experience, provide mentoring, and expand academic opportunities. The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute targets students from racial/ethnic groups that are significantly underrepresented in science in the United States, e.g. African American, Latino/a, Native American, and Pacific Island students. All students who are members of these groups, or who are interested in broadening participation in political science by students from underrepresented minority populations and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting under-represented groups, are eligible to apply.

Applications: 2011 RBSI Applications and additional eligibility requirements can be found online at www.apsanet.org/rbsi.

Questions: Please direct any questions about the program to Shaunda Ragland, sragland@apsanet.org, or call 202-483-2512.

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Recruiting for the Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs

We are looking for EXTRA-ORDINARY individuals.  Sign up for a webinar today!
The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a full-time, nine month, graduate-level experiential leadership training program that prepares diverse, intelligent and committed individuals for effective and ethical leadership in the public affairs arena. Unconventional by traditional academic standards, the Fellows Program is rigorous and demanding, an unparalleled opportunity for personal and professional growth. The Fellows Program is offered in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and St. Louis.

Coro introduces program participants to all aspects of the public affairs arena, preparing them to translate their ideals into action for improving their own communities and beyond. Coro Fellows learn to see the big picture - the community as a whole - and appreciate the varying perspectives that characterize our cities, states, and nation, through field placements, group interviews, seminars, focus weeks, individual and group projects, and hands on experiences.

Read more

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Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for its 2011 graduate fellowships.  The Rangel Program seeks applicants who are interested in promoting positive change in the world as Foreign Service Officers for the U.S. Department of State.  The fellowship is open to undergraduate seniors and recent graduates who want to begin two-year master’s programs in the fall of 2011.

In March 2011, the program will select twenty Rangel Fellows who will receive up to $90,000 in benefits over two years to fund tuition, mandatory fees, and living expenses for completion of two-year master’s degrees, as well as summer internships to promote professional development.  Fellows may use the fellowship to fund graduate studies of international affairs or a related subject such as public administration, business administration or public policy at U.S. universities.  Those who successfully complete the program will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers upon graduation, embarking on one of the most exciting and rewarding careers. 

Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship, plans to enter graduate school in fall 2011, and a minimum 3.2 GPA. The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need.  The application deadline is January 21, 2011. Additional information about the Rangel Program and specific application requirements are available at www.rangelprogram.org.

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Grad School Para Mensos

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