Directory of Selected Scholarships, Fellowships, and Other Financial Aid Opportunities for Women and Ethnic Minorities in Psychology and Related Fields Fellowships Undergraduate American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program Minority Aging Network in Psychology (MANIP) Fellowship Amount: Not listed Purpose: The Minority Fellowship Program's (MFP) objective is to increase the knowledge of issues related to ethnic minority mental health and to improve the quality of mental health treatment delivered to ethnic minority populations. We do this by providing financial support and professional guidance to individuals pursuing doctoral degrees in psychology. The Minority Aging Network in Psychology (MANIP) will host its 5th Annual Summer Institute on Aging during the week of June 15-21, 2003 at Pennsylvania State University. The week-long summer institute is designed to increase the pool of ethnic minority researchers in the field of gerontology. Participants may anticipate engaging presentations, didactic seminars, methodological workshops, and a host of professional development and networking opportunities that are in keeping with the 2003 theme, "Social Support and Minority Families," and that are related to aging, ethnicity, and cognition. Eligibility: The MANIP Summer Institute on Aging is available to undergraduate junior and seniors, as well as first- and second-year graduate students in the field of psychology. All applicants should demonstrate an interest in aging and ethnic minority research. Deadline: March 15, 2003 (Applications available on the Minority Fellowship Program Web site beginning January 1, 2003 or prospective applicant can request an application at the address below.) Contact: Minority Aging Network in Psychology 2003 Summer Institute on Aging American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202/336-6127 Fax: 202/336-6012 www.apa.org/mfp Deborah Partridge Wolfe International Fellowship Amount: The amount varies, but does not exceed $1,000. Purpose: To provide financial assistance for African-American women undergraduate or graduate students interested in studying abroad. Eligibility: Applicant must be an African-American woman student interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate study abroad. Applicant need not be a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Funds are also available for foreign students who wish to study in the United States. Deadlines: Applications are accepted between September 1 and February 1 Contact: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202/387-3103 Medical College of Pennsylvania Hahnemann University - M. Louise Carpenter Gloeckner, MD, Summer Research Fellowship Amount: Awards range from $2,500 for 4-6 weeks. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include, but are not restricted to, medical students, physicians and medical professionals, undergraduate students, and post-doctoral candidates who will conduct research on women in medical history. Deadline: February 1, 2003 Contact: Joanne Grossman Director, Archives and Art Program MCP Hahnemann University Conference Center 3200 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129 215/842-4700 Fax: 215/843-0349 Web site: http://www.library.mcphu.edu/archives White House Fellowship Program Amount: No Listing Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen seeking an opportunity early in his/her career to work for the Federal government. Fellows are drawn from all sectors (Federal employees are ineligible, except for career military personnel of the armed services) and are assigned as assistants to the Vice President, a Cabinet member, or the President’s staff. The President’s Commission also provides an educational program for the fellows. Selection Criteria: Criteria include achievement, intellectual ability, evidence of leadership, and community involvement. Deadline: November 15 Contact: President’s Commission on White House Fellowships 712 Jackson Place, NW Washington, DC 20503 202/395-4522 W.K. Kellogg Foundation National Fellowship Program Amount: No Listing Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is an outstanding young professional. This program consists of 3-year fellowships to develop leadership skills and abilities across lines of specialization. Activities include a series of seminars on issues and problems facing leaders in domestic and international settings, a self-directed activity intended to broaden the fellow’s perspectives about a human issue or problem, and the development of interpersonal skills, which can be directed towards seeking solutions to societal problems. Deadline: Acceptance period is August 1 through December 15 Contact: W.K. Kellogg National Fellowship Program W.K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3388 616/969-2005 For application details: 800/367-0873 Graduate/Post-Graduate American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships Amount: Stipend of $18,000 to $30,000 Eligibility: Program is for women (non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent residents) who are conducting full-time graduate or postgraduate study or research in the United States. Applicant must have received a bachelor’s degree before December 1, 1996, and show outstanding academic ability. Applicants are judged on their professional potential and the importance of their studies to women and girls in the country of origin. Deadline: December 15 Contact: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation Fellowships and Grants 2201 North Dodge Street Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 319/337-1716, ext. 141 Web site: http://www.aaug.org Center for Women in Government and Civil Society Fellowship on Women and Public Policy Amount: $9,000 stipend is offered; 9 credits of academic course work at Rockefeller College of Public Affairs Purpose: To encourage graduate students to pursue careers in public policy while increasing the capacity of the New York State government to address issues of concern to women, children and families. It is administered by the Center for Women in Government and Civil Society, a unit of the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, and University at Albany State University of New York. Eligibility: Graduate students from all academic disciplines who are matriculated in colleges and universities in New York State may apply. Applicant should have demonstrated an interest in improving the status of women through research, paid employment, or volunteer activities. Deadline: May 15 (Extensions available) Contact: Margery Saunders, Director of Fellowship Programs Center for Women in Government and Civil Society University at Albany State University of New York 135 Western Avenue Draper Hall, Room #302 Albany, NY 12222 518/442-3900 Web site: http://www.cwig.albany.edu Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellowships for Minorities Amount: Amounts vary Purpose: To assist talented minorities with leadership potential to become members of the managerial ranks of American businesses. We identify future minority managers, challenge them with a high quality graduate management education, and offer them an opportunity to compete for entry-level management positions in corporate America. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is African American, Hispanic American or Native American to be eligible for consideration. Applicant may apply for admission and fellowship support at the following schools of business: UC-Berkeley, Indiana, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Rochester, Southern California, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin, and, if accepted, may then proceed to compete for a Consortium Fellowship. Deadline: None Contact: Consortium for Graduate Study in Management 5585 Pershing Ave., Suite 240 St. Louis, MO 63112 314/877-5500 Fax: 314/877-5505 Web site: http://www.cgsm.org Dalmas A. Taylor Memorial Summer Minority Policy Fellowship 2003 Amount: The summer stipend will be $3,000 plus housing and travel funds. We will also assist the successful candidate in finding housing in Washington, DC. Purpose: To establish an award to honor the memory of Dalmas Taylor. The fellowship will be administered in conjunction with the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Minority Fellowship Office, and will provide an opportunity for a graduate student of color to work on public policy issues in Washington, DC. Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduate student in good standing who is a member of an ethnic minority group (including, but not limited to, African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Hispanic, and Pacific Islander) and/or has demonstrated a commitment to a career in psychology or a related field with a focus on ethnic minority issues. Deadline: Applications must reach the SPSSI Central Office by February 1, 2003 for a decision to be announced by the end of the month. The fellowship will begin in June 2003. Contact: The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) Dalmas Taylor Fellowship 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 901 Washington, DC 20006-3405 202/223-5100 Web site: http://www.spssi.org/Taylor_flyer.pdf Deborah Partridge Wolfe International Fellowship Amount: The amount varies, but does not exceed $1,000. Purpose: To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate African-American women students interested in studying abroad. Eligibility: Applicant must be an African-American woman student interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies abroad. Applicant need not be a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Funds are also available for foreign students who wish to study in the United States. Deadlines: Applications are accepted between September 1 and February 1. Contact: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202/387-3103 Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships Amount: Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships are designed to promote gender equity in public schools. The fellowships help enrich classroom teaching, encourage professional development, and broaden educational opportunities for women and girls. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and teach full-time in a public K-12 school. Deadline: January 10 Contact: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation c/o Fellowships and Grants 2201 North Dodge Street Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 319/337-1716, ext. 141 Web site: http://www.aauw.org Medical College of Pennsylvania Hahnemann University - M. Louise Carpenter Gloeckner, MD, Summer Research Fellowship Amount: Awards range from $2,500 for 4-6 weeks. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include, but are not restricted to, medical students, physicians and medical professionals, undergraduate students, and post-doctoral candidates who plan to conduct research related to women in medical history. Deadline: February 1, 2003 Contact: Joanne Grossman Director, Archives and Art Program MCP Hahnemann University Conference Center 3200 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129 215/842-4700 Fax: 215/843-0349 Web site: http://library.mcphu.edu/archives National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Fellowships Amount: No Listing Purpose: Provide leadership in the national effort to reduce the incidence of alcoholism and alcohol-related health problems. It is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or individual who is lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence at the time of application. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicant must be willing to engage in biomedical or behavioral health-related research and/or health-related teaching within 2 years after termination of the fellowship. Application Details: The formal application is composed of two parts: Part 1 is to be completed by applicant, and part 2 is to be completed by the sponsor and sponsoring institution officials. Both parts must be submitted together. Deadlines: April 5, August 5, December 5 Contact: ASKNIH Extramural Outreach and Information Resources (DEOIR) Center for Scientific Review 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 301/435-0714 Organization of American States (OAS) Amount: Roundtrip ticket; tuition fees, study materials, health insurance, and subsistence allowance. Purpose: To provide advanced study at the graduate level and to conduct research. Eligibility: Applicants must hold a university degree and be a citizen or permanent resident of an Organization of American States member nation. Academic Requirement: Applicant must know the language of the host country. There are two types of fellowships: 1) for advanced study at the graduate level, and 2) for research. Fellowships are granted for periods over 3 months, but not more than 3 years. Fellowships are tenable in any of the member countries of the OAS with the exception of the country in which the candidate is a citizen or a permanent resident. Fellowships are not awarded for medical science studies and related areas, or introductory language studies. Deadline: March 1 Contact: Patricia Quiroz, Information Officer Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowship and Training Program 1889 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 202/458-3890 Fax: 202/458-3878 The Rotary Foundation Grants for University Teachers Amount: Provide a flat grant of $10,000 for 3-5 months of service or $20,000 for 6-10 months of service. Recipients are expected to teach in an economically under-developed country. Purpose: To promote international understanding and development through advanced education in developing countries. The program also aims to establish ties between educational institutions, leading to the exchange of ideas and information across the globe. Eligibility: Applicants must hold (or if retired, have held) a full-time college or university appointment for 3 or more years, but need not hold (or have held) a specific rank. The subject(s) taught must have practical use to the host country. The applicant’s home and host countries must contain at least one Rotary Club. The proposed host institution must be located in an economically under-developed country. Applicants must be proficient in the language of their prospective host country. Applicants may be either Rotarians or non-Rotarians. Awards are not restricted by gender, age, or marital status. Deadline: Application deadlines are set by individual Rotary clubs in accordance with the district deadline. Club deadlines may be as early as March or as late as August of the year preceding study abroad. Contact: The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201-3698 Web site: http://www.rotary.org White House Fellowship Program Amount: No Listing Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen seeking an opportunity early in his/her career to work for the Federal government. Fellows are drawn from all sectors (Federal employees are ineligible, except for career military personnel of the armed services) and are assigned as assistants to the Vice President, a Cabinet member, or the President’s staff. The President’s Commission also provides an educational program for the fellows. Selection Criteria: Criteria include achievement, intellectual ability, evidence of leadership, and community involvement. Deadline: November 15 Contact: President’s Commission on White House Fellowships 712 Jackson Place, NW Washington, DC 20503 202/395-4522 Pre-Doctoral American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program Neuroscience Fellowship Amount: An average of $18,156 is awarded. Purpose: The Minority Fellowship Program's (MFP) objective is to increase the knowledge of issues related to ethnic minority mental health and to improve the quality of mental health treatment delivered to ethnic minority populations. We do this by providing financial support and professional guidance to individuals pursuing doctoral degrees in psychology. The Neuroscience Fellowship provides financial support for a period of up to 3 years. Also it provides travel funds for the following: to visit universities being considered for graduate training, to attend the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting, and to attend the Summer Program in Neuroscience, Ethics, and Survival (SPINES) at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA Eligibility: The applicant must be an American citizen or permanent resident, and enrolled full time in a doctoral program at the time the fellowship is awarded. An important goal of the program is to increase representation of Black/African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, and Pacific Islander students within neuroscience. However, the program welcomes applications from all students. Deadline: November 30, 2003 Contact: Minority Fellowship Program American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202/336-6127 Fax: 202/336-6012 http://www.apa.org/mfp Howard Hughes Pre-doctoral Fellowships in Biological Sciences Amount: The annual stipend is $21,000—the annual fellow’s allowance is $2,500 (which can be used for health insurance, health-care expenses, books and supplies, journal subscriptions, a computer and computer-related expenses, travel to scientific meetings, professional fees or dues, tuition for special summer courses, or secretarial or clerical services relevant to the program of study or other purposes relevant to a fellow's study). The annual institutional allowance is $13,500. Purpose: To promote excellence in biomedical research by helping prospective researchers with exceptional promise to obtain high quality graduate education. Eligibility: At the beginning of the fall 2002 term, applicants must not have completed 1 academic year or more of postbaccalaureate graduate study in the biological sciences, whether or not that study was toward a master’s or doctoral degree or was outside of a degree program. Deadlines: November 12-14 (12th—last name begins with A to H, 13th—last name begins with I to P, 14th—last name begins with Q to Z). Applications are submitted online only, see Web site listed below. Contact: Hughes Pre-doctoral Fellowships The Fellowship Office National Research Council 2101 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC 20418 202/334-2872 http://www.nationalacademies.org/fellowships.hhmiprogram.html National Institute of Mental Health Fellowships Amount: Pre-doctoral award is up to $18,156, post-doctoral award is from $31,092 - $48,852 Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen committed to a career relevant to mental health and interest in full-time research training. Academic Requirements: Pre-doctoral applicants must have received, as of the activation date of the National Research Services Award (NRSA) fellowship, a baccalaureate degree and must be enrolled in and training at the post baccalaureate level in a doctoral program leading to a PhD or combined clinical degree, such MD/PhD. Deadline: The deadline varies, please contact office. Contact: National Institute of Mental Health Neurosciences Building 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 8184 Rockville, MD 20852 301/443-8410 National Research Council Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral and Dissertation Fellowships for Minorities Amount: Each pre-doctoral fellowship will include a stipend of $16,000 plus $7,500 in lieu of tuition and fees. Dissertation fellowships will receive a stipend of $24,000. Purpose: To increase the presence of underrepresented minorities on the nation’s college and university faculties. The Foundation offers doctoral fellowships to members of 6 minority groups whose underrepresentation in the professorate has been severe and longstanding. The Pre-doctoral Fellowship offers support for 3 years in research-based programs in social and behavioral sciences, humanities, physical sciences, biological sciences, engineering, and mathematics, or for interdisciplinary programs comprised of two or more eligible disciplines leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree or Doctor of Science (ScD) degree. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following minority groups: Alaskan Natives, Native American Indians, African Americans, Mexican Americans/Chicanos, Native Pacific Islanders, and Puerto Ricans. Persons already holding a doctorate in a relevant field are not eligible. Deadline: November 19 and December 3 Contact: Randy Higgins Operations Assistant The Fellowship Office National Research Council 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20418 202/334-2860 Web site: http://www.national-academics.org/fellowships National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)/National Institute of Health (NIH) Pre-doctoral Fellowship Awards for Minority Students Amount: No Listing Academic Requirements: Applicant must be currently enrolled in a PhD or MD/PhD graduate program in the biomedical sciences or must have been accepted by and agreed to enroll in such a graduate program the following academic year. Selection Criteria: Selection is based upon academic records and research experience, which will be evaluated for scientific merit and training potential as well as originality of proposed research. Application Details: Fellowship Application PHS 416-1 should be used when applying. Deadline: April 5 and December 5 Contact: Dr. Adolphus Toliver National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) 45 Center Drive, MSC 6200 Bethesda, MD 20892-6200 301/594-0533 Web site: http://www.nih.gov/nigms Pre-doctoral Fellowship Awards for Minority Students Amount: No Listing Purpose: To provide up to 5 years of support for research training leading to the PhD or equivalent research degree, the combined MD/PhD degree, or other combined professional doctorate/research PhD degrees in the biomedical or behavioral sciences. Eligibility: These fellowships are for well-qualified students from behavioral sciences in the United States. Support is not available for individuals enrolled in medical or other professional schools unless they are enrolled in a combined professional doctorate/PhD degree program in biomedical or behavioral research. Application Procedure: The Fellowship Application Kit PHS 416-1 must be used in applying for these awards. Contact: ASKNIH Extramural Outreach and Information Resources (DEOIR) 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 301/435-0714 School of American Research (SAR)- Resident Scholar Fellowships Amount: Resident scholars are provided with an apartment and office on campus, a stipend of up to $30,000, a small reference library and library assistance, and other benefits during a 9 month tenure, September 1 through May 31. Purpose: To support scholars and those publishing original research that contributes to a better understanding of human culture, evolution, and behavior. Summary: Resident Scholar Fellowships are awarded each year by the School of American Research (SAR) to six scholars who have completed their research and analysis and who need time to think and write about topics important to the understanding of humankind. The program supports scholars whose work is broad, synthetic, and interdisciplinary. The applicant's research should promise to yield significant advances in understanding human culture, behavior, history, or evolution. Projects that are narrowly focused geographically and theoretically or that are primarily methodological seldom receive strong consideration. Each year the program supports a mix of scholars with scientific and humanistic orientations. Preference is given to applicants whose fieldwork or basic research and analysis are complete and who need time to write manuscripts. The fellowships are not intended as post-doctoral positions, and dissertation rewrites are not encouraged. An average of one pre-doctoral fellowship is awarded each year, and each year's class of fellows may include scholars at various stages of their careers. Three types of fellowships are available: National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship: Up to three positions are offered to scholars who hold a PhD at the time of application and whose work falls within the humanities. These fellowships are subject to availability of funding. Weatherhead Fellowships: Two positions are available for either pre- or post-doctoral scholars whose work is either humanistic or scientific in nature. Katrin H. Lamon Fellowship: This position is open to a Native American Scholar, either pre- or post-doctoral. Deadline: November 15, awards are announced in March. Contact: Resident Scholar Program School of American Research P.O. Box 2188 Santa Fe, NM 87504-2188 Resident Scholar Coordinator: 505/954-7201 Web site: http://www.sarweb.org Smithsonian Research Fellowships Amount: Stipends are determined by the recipient’s educational status. Purpose: To support independent research in residence at the Smithsonian. Awards for pre- and post-doctoral work are 6-12 months; senior post-doctoral, 3-12 months; graduate, 10 weeks. Fellowships are awarded in the fields of history of science/technology, social/cultural history, history of art, anthropology, biological or earth sciences, and materials analysis. Eligibility: Open to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or handicapping condition. Deadline: January 15 of each year Contact: Office of Fellowships Smithsonian Institution P.O. Box 37012 Victor Bldg., 9300, MRC 902 Washington, DC 20013-7012 202/275-0655 Web site: http://www.si.edu/research&study Doctoral American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Aging Training Traineeship Amount: The traineeship is an annual award that may be extended for a maximum of 2 years. The amounts vary, depending on Federal allocations to MFP and on the cost-sharing arrangements that MFP negotiates with the universities. Purpose: To increase the number of ethnic minorities who complete doctoral degrees in psychology, and thus improve the quality of mental health treatment and research issues of concern among ethnic minority populations. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent visa resident and member of an ethnic minority group, including but not limited to: African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Hispanic, Asian American/Pacific Islander and/or demonstrate a commitment to a career in psychology related to ethnic minority mental health. Also the applicant must be enrolled in a full-time academic program leading to a doctoral degree in psychology with a specialty in gerontology by the time a traineeship is awarded. Deadline: January 15 of each year Contact: American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 202/336-6127 Fax: 202/336-6012 Web site: http://www.apa.org/mfp/program.html American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Clinical Training Fellowship Amount: The fellowship is an annual award that may be extended for a maximum of 3 years and usually consists of a monthly stipend. The amounts vary, depending on Federal allocations to the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), and on the cost-sharing arrangements that MFP negotiates with universities. Purpose: To increase the number of ethnic minorities who complete doctoral degrees in psychology, and thus improve the quality of mental health treatment and research issues of concern among ethnic minority populations. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent visa resident and member of an ethnic minority group, including but not limited to: African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Hispanic, Asian American/Pacific Islander and/or demonstrate a commitment to a career in psychology related to ethnic minority mental health; and be enrolled in a full-time academic program leading to a doctoral degree in psychology with a specialty in gerontology by the time a traineeship is awarded. Deadline: January 15 of each year Contact: American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 202/336-6127 Fax: 202/336-6012 Web site: http://www.apa.org/mfp/program.html American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Neuroscience Training Fellowship Amount: The fellowship is an annual award that may be extended for a maximum of 3 years and usually consists of a monthly stipend. The amounts vary, depending on Federal allocations to the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) and on the cost-sharing arrangements that MFP negotiates with universities. Purpose: To increase the number of ethnic minorities who complete doctoral degrees in psychology and thus improve the quality of mental health treatment and research issues of concern among ethnic minority populations. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent visa resident and enrolled in a full-time doctoral program. An additional important factor for selection is that the applicant be a member of an underrepresented minority group, including but not limited to African American, Alaskan Native, Mexican American, Native American, Pacific Islander and Puerto Rican. Deadline: January 15 of each year Contact: American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 202/336-6127 Fax: 202/336-6012 Web site: http://www.apa.org/mfp/program.html American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Research Training Fellowship Amount: The fellowship is an annual award that may be extended for a maximum of 3 years and usually consists of a monthly stipend. The amounts vary, depending on Federal allocations to the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) and on the cost-sharing arrangements that MFP negotiates with universities. Purpose: To increase the number of ethnic minorities who complete doctoral degrees in psychology and thus improve the quality of mental health treatment and research issues of concern among ethnic minority populations. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent visa resident and member of an ethnic minority group, including but not limited to: African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Hispanic, Asian American, Pacific Islander and/or demonstrate a commitment to a career in psychology related to ethnic minority mental health; and be enrolled in a full-time academic program leading to a doctoral degree in psychology with a specialty in gerontology by the time a traineeship is awarded. Deadline: January 15 of each year Contact: American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 202/336-6027 Fax: 202/336-6012 Web site: http://www.apa.org/mfp American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Fellowship Amount: Not listed Purpose: The Minority Fellowship Program's (MFP) objective is to increase the knowledge of issues related to ethnic minority mental health and to improve the quality of mental health treatment delivered to ethnic minority populations. We do this by providing financial support and professional guidance to individuals pursuing doctoral degrees in psychology. This fellowship is a Federally-funded program to support doctoral training in mental health and substance abuse services: To promote culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services provided to ethnic minority populations. To increase the number of ethnic minority psychologists delivering mental health and substance abuse services to ethnic minority populations. To increase the general knowledge and research of issues related to ethnic minority mental health and substance abuse treatment. Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria: American citizens or permanent resident aliens with an alien registration card (I-151 or I-551). Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible. Demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in ethnic minority mental health and substance abuse services. This commitment must be demonstrated in the application essays, graduate school curriculum or training plan, practicum and internship training experiences, and thesis and dissertation topics developed. Applicants should be enrolled fulltime in an APA-accredited doctoral program. Students not currently enrolled in an APA-accredited doctoral program may apply as long as they gain acceptance into an APA-accredited doctoral program for the fall term immediately following the application deadline. African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students are especially encouraged to apply. This fellowship is aimed at students specializing in clinical, counseling, school, or other programs associated with the delivery of mental health services. Deadline: January 15, 2003 Contact: Minority Fellowship Program 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202/336-6127 Fax: 202/336-6012 http://www.apa.org/mfp Doctoral Fellowships in Social Work for Ethnic Minority Research Relevant to Ethnic Minorities Amount: Twenty-four $10,008 fellowships for 1 year, renewable up to 3 years, are offered. Purpose: To increase the number of ethnic minority mental health researchers and to contribute to the systematic development of knowledge regarding ethnic minority research in social work. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status. Eligibility includes but is not limited to persons who are American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, African American or Hispanic. Academic Requirements: Program is open to applicants who have degrees in social work or who are currently enrolled full-time in a doctoral social work program. Deadline: February 28 Contact: Council on Social Work Education Minority Research Fellowship Program Dr. E. Aracelis Francis 1725 Duke Street, Suite 500 Alexandria, VA 22314-3457 703/683-8080 Fax: 703/683-8099 Doctoral Fellowships in Social Work for Ethnic Minority Students Preparing for Leadership Roles in Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Amount: The fellowship provides monthly stipends for a 1-year period to help defray living expenses. Some tuition support may be provided depending on availability of funds. Award is renewable for up to 3 years if satisfactory progress is maintained and funds are available. Purpose: To equip ethnic minority individuals to provide leadership, teaching, consultation, training, policy development, and administration in mental health and/or substance abuse programs. Also the fellowship recipient can enhance the development and dissemination of knowledge requisite for the provision of relevant clinical and social services to ethnic minority individuals and communities. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residence status, including, but not limited to, persons who are American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, African-American and Hispanic. This program is open to students who have a master’s degree in social work and who will begin full-time study leading to a doctoral degree in social work or who are currently enrolled as full-time students in a doctoral social work program. Applicants should demonstrate potential for success in doctoral studies, and commitment to a career in providing mental health and/or substance abuse services to ethnic minority clients and communities. Deadline February 28 Contact: Council on Social Work Education Minority Research Fellowship Program Dr. E. Aracelis Francis 1725 Duke Street, Suite 500 Alexandria, VA 22314-3457 703/683-8080 Fax: 703/683-8099 Doctoral Fellowships in Social Work for Ethnic Minority Students Specializing in Mental Health Research Amount: The fellowship provides monthly stipends for up to 3 years depending on progress. The fellowship uses the NIH tuition formula to provide some tuition support, if needed. Purpose: To educate leaders of the nation’s next generation of mental health researchers. The specific purpose of the Mental Health Minority Research Fellowship Program is to ensure that minority investigators assume a prominent position among these researchers. The Mental Health Minority Research Fellowship Program is designed to produce social workers that will undertake active, productive careers in scientific investigations related to mental health and mental illness. Eligibility: Applicants for the Mental Health Minority Research Fellowship Program Award must be U.S. citizens or have permanent residence status, including, but not limited to, persons who are American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, African-American, and Hispanic. This program is open to students who have a master’s degree in social work and will begin full-time study leading to a doctoral degree in social work or are currently enrolled as full-time students in a doctoral social work program. Applicants should demonstrate potential and interest in mental health research, potential for success in doctoral studies, and commitment to a career in mental health research. Deadline: February 28 Contact: Council on Social Work Education Minority Research Fellowship Program Dr. E. Aracelis Francis 1725 Duke Street, Suite 500 Alexandria, VA 22314-3457 703/683-8080 Fax: 703/683-8099 Educational Testing Service (ETS) Summer Program in Research for Graduate Students Amount: Each graduate intern will receive $4,000 for the internship period. Interns will be reimbursed for limited round-trip travel from their university to Princeton, consistent with the Educational Testing Service travel policy. Purpose: To attract women and minority graduate students to the field of education and related disciplines. Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduate student who has completed 1 year of full-time graduate study in a doctoral program emphasizing psychometrics, cognitive psychology, educational psychology, statistics, higher education, technology, occupational vocational testing, language assessment, minority issues, testing issues, or policy studies. Preference is given to women and minority candidates. The main criteria for selection will be scholarship and the match of applicant interests with participating ETS researchers. ETS affirmative action goals will be considered. Duration: For 2 months, participants work under the supervision of ETS scientists. Deadline: February 15 Contact: Linda J. DeLauro Educational Testing Services (ETS) Fellowship Program Research MS 09-R, Princeton, NJ 08541-0001 609/734-1806 or 609/734-5949 Fax: 609/734-1755 Inter-American Foundation: Learning Fellowship on Social Change Amount: The amount varies between $2,000 and $3,000. Eligibility: Applicant must be a student at the master’s or doctoral degree level interested in studying the social change process in Latin America and the Caribbean. Deadlines: March 1 for master’s fellowships December 5 for doctoral fellowships Contact: Inter-American Foundation 901 North Stuart Street, 10th Floor Arlington, VA 22203 703/841-3800 Web site: http://www.iaf.gov Medical College of Pennsylvania Hahnemann University - M. Louise Carpenter Gloeckner, MD, Summer Research Fellowship Amount: Awards range from $2,500 for 4-6 weeks. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include, but are not restricted to, medical students, physicians and medical professionals, undergraduate students, and post-doctoral candidates who plan on conducting research relating to women in medical history. Deadline: February 1, 2003 Contact: Joanne Grossman Director, Archives and Art Program MCP Hahnemann University Conference Center 3200 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129 215/842-4700 Fax: 215/843-0349 Web site: http://library.mcphu.edu/archives National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Individual National Research Service Awards Amount: The average amount is $8,000 for pre-doctoral level: between $18,000 and $32,300 for post-doctoral, depending upon years of experience. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or an individual who is lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence at the time of application. The applicant must be willing to engage in biomedical or behavioral health-related research and/or health-related teaching within 2 years after termination of the award. Selection Criteria: The applicant’s academic records, honors received, research and/or clinical experience, publications, references, and training and career goals will be considered. Application Details: Formal applications are composed of two parts (part 1 to be completed by applicant; part 2 by the sponsor and sponsoring institution officials). Applicant must use Form PHS 416-1; no other forms will be accepted. Deadlines: April 5, August 5, December 5 Contact: ASKNIH Extramural Outreach and Information Resources (DEOIR) Center for Scientific Review 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 Bethesda, MD 20892-7710 301/435-0714 National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)/National Institutes of Health (NIH) Post-doctoral Fellowship Awards for Minority Students Amount: No Listing Academic Requirements: Applicant must be currently enrolled in a PhD or MD/PhD graduate program in the biomedical sciences or must have been accepted by and agreed to enroll in a biomedical graduate program the following academic year. Selection Criteria: Selection is based upon academic records and research experience, which will be evaluated for scientific merit and training potential as well as originality of proposed research. Application Details: Fellowship Application PHS 416-1 should be used when applying. Deadline: September 10 Contact: Dr. Adolphus Toliver National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) 45 Center Drive, MSC 6200 Bethesda, MD 20892-6200 301/594-0533 Web site: http://www.nih.gov/nigms The Rotary Foundation World Peace Scholars Amount: The Rotary World Peace Scholarship will support a Rotary World Peace Scholar for a 2-year master’s-level degree program at one of the Rotary Centers for International Studies. The Scholarship will include funding for the following categories: tuition and required fees, room and board, transportation, contingency expenses. Other Funding for degree-related projects undertaken by scholars between the first and second years of study, such as internships, volunteer work, and research, will be available but must be applied for during the scholarship period. Purpose: To offer individuals committed to peace and cooperation the opportunity to pursue a 2-year master’s level degree in international studies, peace studies, and conflict resolution at one of the seven Rotary Centers. Eligibility: Applicants for the Rotary World Peace Scholarships must have the following: The academic background, training, and work experience required for a master’s level program at the partner universities. Proficiency in more than one language (even if they propose to study in a country where their native language is spoken). Excellent leadership skills. A demonstrated commitment to peace and international understanding through their personal and community service activities and/or academic and professional achievements. Citizenship in a country in which there is a Rotary Club. Ineligible: Rotarian; Honorary Rotarians; Employees of a club, district, or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International; Spouses, lineal descendants (child or grandchild by blood or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, or ancestors (parent or grandparent by blood) of any living person in the first two categories; and Former Rotarians and their relatives as described above within 36 months of resignation. Deadline: Applications generally need to be completed approximately 18 months in advance of the planned study period. Applications are available from the Rotary Web site listed below. Club deadlines may be as early as March or as late as August of the year prior to the study period. Contact: The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201-3698 USA Web site: http://www.rotary.org United Negro College Fund/Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowships Amount: The amount is $40,000 (fellowship stipend up to $30,000, departmental grant up to $10,000). Purpose: To increase the number of African Americans in the pipeline of biomedical science education and research in the fields of biological and physical sciences. Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American, enrolled full time in a doctoral program in the life or physical sciences, a third or fourth-year graduate student, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Deadline: December 15, 2002 Contact: Jerry L. Bryant, PhD United Negro College Fund 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 703/205-3503 University of Missouri-Columbia Chancellor’s Gus T. Ridgel Fellowship for Minority Americans Amount: $13,500 renewable for 3 additional years for students who make satisfactory progress toward a degree completion and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Purpose: To support underrepresented minority U.S. citizens enrolled in programs at the University of Missouri-Columbia who demonstrate superior academic achievement. Eligibility: Doctoral candidates in any discipline, who are underrepresented, ethnic minority U.S. citizens including (African American, Alaska Native, Asian American, Mexican American/Hispanic American, Native American or Puerto Rican) Deadline: February 15 annually, but applications must be submitted through departments. Contact: Susan T. Ortega, PhD Vice Provost for Advanced Studies and Dean of the Graduate School University of Missouri-Columbia Graduate School 210 Jesse Hall Columbia, MO 65211 573/882-9580 or 800/877-6312 Web site: http://www.missouri.edu/~gradschl/financial/financial.htm (guidelines and forms) Williams College-Gaius Charles Bolin Fellowships for Minority Graduate Students Amount: The stipend for 2003-2004 is $27,500. The college will also provide housing assistance, academic support including office space and computer library privileges, and an allowance of up to $4,000 for expenses. Purpose: To encourage minority students to pursue careers in college teaching. The Bolin Fellowships enable two minority graduate students to devote the bulk of their time during the academic year to the completion of dissertation work. Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have completed all doctoral work except the dissertation by the end of the current academic year. During the year of residence at Williams, the Bolin Fellows will be assigned faculty advisors and will be expected to teach a one-semester course. Deadline: January 1, 2003 Contact: Thomas A. Kohut, Dean of Faculty Hopkins Hall Williams College Williamstown, MA 01267 413/597-3131 Web site: http://www.williams.edu/admin/deanfac/bolin.html Post-Doctoral Albert Ellis Institute Amount: The amount is $6,000 per year. Purpose: To offer the opportunity for postgraduates to be trained by Albert Ellis and the senior staff while carrying a diverse caseload of individual clients and participating in special seminars and ongoing clinical research. Academic Requirements: Applicant must have a doctorate in psychology or counseling or an MSW or MD degree. Those nearing completion of their dissertation are also qualified. Selection Criteria: Qualifications and an interview are the basis of selection. Deadline: March 15 Contact: Catharine MacLaren, MSW, CEAP Albert Ellis Institute 45 East 65th Street New York, NY 10021 212/535-0822 Fax: 212/249-3582 American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships Amount: Post-doctoral fellowships of $30,000 are offered. Dissertation fellowships of $20,000 each are offered. Summer fellowships of $5,000 are offered. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States. There are no restrictions on place of study or age. Open to scholars in any field of study. Academic Requirements: A post-doctoral fellowship candidate must hold a doctoral degree at the time of application. Dissertation fellowships are for women who are in the final year of writing their dissertation. Applicant must have successfully completed all required course work, passed all preliminary examinations, and have the dissertation research proposal approved by November 15, year of application. Selection Criteria: Selection is based primarily on scholarly excellence of applicant’s proposal and commitment to helping women through service in their community, profession, and/or field of research. Deadlines: November 15, fellowship year starts July 1. Applications are available from August 1 to November 1. Applicant may apply twice for fellowship regardless if dissertation is the same topic. Contact: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation c/o Customer Service Center 2201 N. Dodge Street, Dept. 177 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 319/337-1716 ext. 142 Web site: http://www.aauw.org American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation Research Scholar-in-Residence Amount: Up to $50,000 is provided for up to 1 year, as determined by the nature and duration of the research project proposed. Eligibility: Applicant must hold a doctorate plus at least 5 years of academic research in women’s issues in higher education and evidence of previous work in educational equity for women and girls. Deadline: June 1 for receipt of proposals Contact: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation Research Scholar-in-Residence Award 1111 Sixteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 202/728-7602 Web site: http://www.aauw.org American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Foundation (APF) Educational Assessment Congressional Fellowship Amount: Fellowship stipend ranges from $48,500 to $64,400 depending on years of post-doctoral experience. Purpose: To provide psychologists with an interest in educational assessment, testing, and related issues with an invaluable public policy learning experience, to contribute to the more effective use of psychological knowledge in government. Also, the experience will broaden awareness about the value of psychology-government interaction among psychologists and within the Federal government. Fellows will spend 1 year working as a special legislative assistant on the staff of a member of Congress or a congressional committee. Activities may involve conducting legislative or oversight work, assisting in congressional hearings and debates, and preparing briefs and writing speeches. Fellows also attend an orientation program on congressional and executive branch operations, which includes guidance in the congressional placement process, and a yearlong seminar series on science and public policy issues. Eligibility: A prospective fellow must be a member of APA (or an applicant for membership) and have a doctorate in psychology at the time of application, with a minimum of 2 years post-doctoral experience preferred. He/she must demonstrate competence in scientific and/or professional psychology and an interest in educational assessment, testing, and related issues. Fellows must also demonstrate sensitivity toward policy issues and have a strong interest in applying psychological knowledge to the solution of societal problems. Fellows must be able to work quickly and communicate effectively with individuals having diverse viewpoints. Deadline: January 1, 2003 (fellowship begins September 2, 2003 for the 2003-04 fellowship year) The following materials are required in the application package: A detailed curriculum vitae providing information about educational background, professional employment and activities, professional publications and presentations, public policy and legislative experience, and committee and advisory group appointments. A statement of approximately 1000 words addressing the applicant's interests in the Fellowship, career goals, contributions the applicant believes he or she can make as a psychologist to the legislative process, and what the applicant wants to learn from the experience. Three letters of reference specifically addressing the applicant's ability to work on Capitol Hill as a special legislative assistant. Contact: APA Congressional Fellowship Program American Psychological Association Public Policy Office 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 202/336-6062 Web site: http://www.apa.org/ppo/funding/homepage.html#fellows American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Post-Doctoral Fellowship Amount: $28,260 Purpose: The Minority Fellowship Program's (MFP) objective is to increase the knowledge of issues related to ethnic minority mental health and to improve the quality of mental health treatment delivered to ethnic minority populations. We do this by providing financial support and professional guidance to individuals pursuing doctoral degrees in psychology. The purpose of the MFP Postdoctoral Training Program is to expand mental health services research in underserved ethnic minority persons with mental health and substance abuse issues and to support the postdoctoral training of ethnic minorities. This fellowship is designed to enable ethnic minority investigators to undertake active, productive careers in research related to mental health; mental illness; and substance prevention, treatment, and abuse. Furthermore, our goal is to expose ethnic minority scientists to state-of-the-art research and cutting-edge science, and to strengthen their commitment to research in their chosen specialty area. Postdoctoral Fellows are appointed to full-time positions for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year pending availability of funds from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and evidence of research productivity. All trainees are required to pursue their research training on a full-time basis, at a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria: U.S. citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence and have an Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-151 or I-551) or other legal verification of admission for permanent residence at the time of appointment to the MFP Postdoctoral Training Program. Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible. Must have received a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution. Certification by an authorized official of the degree granting institution that all degree requirements have been met is also acceptable. Individuals currently supported by other Federal funds are not eligible for trainee support from this program at the same time. An applicant must provide substantive proof that his or her application for the Postdoctoral Fellowship is supported by an established researcher (sponsor). Trainees must be African American/Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, or Latino/Hispanic; and/or committed to careers that focus primarily on ethnic minority mental health and substance abuse services. Deadline: January 15, 2003 Contact: Minority Fellowship Program American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202/336-6127 Fax: 202/336-6012 http://www.apa.org/mfp American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program Mental Health Research Fellowships Amount: Not listed Purpose: The Minority Fellowship Program's (MFP) objective is to increase the knowledge of issues related to ethnic minority mental health and to improve the quality of mental health treatment delivered to ethnic minority populations. We do this by providing financial support and professional guidance to individuals pursuing doctoral degrees in psychology. The Mental Health Research (MHR) fellowships support the training of students who have primary interests in research related to the mental health or the psychological well being of ethnic minorities. In addition, applicants must have primary career goals of becoming independent research scientists or psychologists who work primarily in university settings. The MHR program also has two sub-specialties--HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. Applicants interested in HIV/AIDS research as a specialty should use the HIV/AIDS application. Applicants interested in the substance abuse specialty should clearly indicate so in their application cover letter and application essays. Contact the Minority Fellowship Program office for more details. Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria: U.S. citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence and have an Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-151 or I-551) or other legal verification of admission for permanent residence at the time of appointment to the MFP Postdoctoral Training Program. Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in mental health research related to ethnic minorities. This commitment must be demonstrated in the application essays, graduate school curriculum or training plan, practicum and internship training experiences, and thesis and dissertation topics developed. Applicants should be enrolled full-time in a doctoral program Students not currently enrolled in a doctoral program may apply as long as they gain acceptance into a doctoral program for the fall term immediately following the application deadline. African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students are especially encouraged to apply. Students from the complete range of psychology disciplines are encouraged to apply so long as their training and research interests are related to mental health. Clinical, counseling, and school psychology students should first consider the MFP MHSAS program Deadline: January 15, 2003 Contact: Minority Fellowship Program American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202/336-6127 Fax: 202/336-6012 http://www.apa.org/mfp Educational Testing Service (ETS) Post-doctoral Fellowship Award Program Amount: The amount is $38,000 for the 1-year period. In addition, limited relocation expenses consistent with ETS guidelines will be reimbursed. Purpose: To provide opportunities to recent doctoral recipients and to increase the number of women and minority professionals working in the following fields: psychology; education; sociology of education; psychometrics; statistics; computer science; linguistics; educational, occupational, or vocational testing, including alternate forms of assessment for special populations; testing issues associated with new forms of assessment or policy research language assessment. Eligibility: Selection will be based on scholarship and relevant experience in educational settings. Affirmative action goals will also be considered. Deadline: February 1, 2003 Contact: Linda J. DeLauro Educational Testing Service (ETS) Fellowship Program Research MS 09R Princeton, NJ 08541-0001 609/734-1806 Fax: 609/734-1755 Educational Testing Service (ETS) Sylvia Taylor Johnson Minority Fellowship in Educational Measurement Amount: The stipend will be set in relation to the successful applicant’s compensation at the home institution. In addition, limited relocation expenses, consistent with ETS guidelines, will be reimbursed. Purpose: The 1-year fellowship is designed to provide talented minority scholars with an opportunity to carry out independent research under the mentorship of ETS senior researchers. Eligibility: Applicants must have received their doctoral degree within the past 10 years and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Deadline: January 10, 2003 Contact: Linda J. DeLauro Educational Testing Service (ETS) Fellowship Programs Research MS-09R Princeton, NJ 08541-0001 609/734-1806 Fax: 609/734-1755 Foundation for Child Development Changing Faces of America's Children Young Scholars Program Amount: Three to four post-doctoral fellowships of up to $150,000 for up to 3 years maximum. Purpose: To support a new generation of scholars and their research on the development, early education and the child health needs of young immigrant or newcomer children from birth to age 10. Eligibility: Eligible applicants will have earned their doctoral degrees within the 10 years prior to June 20, 2002, and be a fulltime, tenure-track faculty member of a college or university in the United States. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in the behavioral or social sciences or in an allied professional field (e.g., public health, social work, public policy, education, or nursing). Deadline: January 31, 2003 (for more application details, see the Web site listed below). Contact: Foundation for Child Development Changing Faces of America's Children Young Scholars Program 145 East 32nd Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10016 Web site: http://www.ffcd.org/secondary/whatsnew.htm Medical College of Pennsylvania Hahnemann University - M. Louise Carpenter Gloeckner, MD, Summer Research Fellowship Amount: Awards range from $2,500 for 4-6 weeks Eligibility: Eligible applicants include, but are not restricted to, medical students, physicians and medical professionals, undergraduate students, and post-doctoral candidates who plan on conducting research relating to women in medical history. Deadline: February 1, 2003 Contact: Joanne Grossman Director, Archives and Art Program MCP Hahnemann University Conference Center 3200 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129 215/842-4700 Fax: 215/843-0349 Web site: http://library.mcphu.edu/archives National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Individual National Research Service Awards Amount: The average amount is $8,000 for pre-doctoral level: between $18,000 and $32,300 for post-doctoral, depending upon years of experience. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or an individual who is lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence at the time of application. The applicant must be willing to engage in biomedical or behavioral health-related research and/or health-related teaching within 2 years after termination of the award. Selection Criteria: The applicant’s academic records, honors received, research and/or clinical experience, publications, references, and training and career goals will be considered. Application Details: Formal applications are composed of two parts (part 1 to be completed by applicant; part 2 by the sponsor and sponsoring institution officials). Applicant must use Form PHS 416-1; no other forms will be accepted. Deadlines: April 5, August 5, December 5 Contact: ASKNIH Extramural Outreach and Information Resources (DEOIR) 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 301/435-0714 National Institute of General Medical Sciences/National Institutes of Health Post-doctoral Fellowship Award Amount: No Listing Academic Requirements: For eligible individuals who seek post-doctoral biomedical research training in areas related to the scientific program of the Institute. Applicant must have received the doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, Deng, MD, DDS, DO, DVM, OD, DNS or equivalent) by the beginning date of the proposed award. Selection Criteria: Applicant's proposed study must include the conduct of research with supervision or other opportunity for guidance appropriate to his or her background and objectives. Prior to submitting an application, an applicant must arrange for acceptance at an appropriate training institution by a responsible sponsor. The institutional setting may be domestic or foreign, private or public. The application must document the availability of staff and facilities required for the proposed research and for accomplishing the applicant's training objectives. Recipients are limited to a maximum of 3 years of any NRSA post-doctoral support. NIGMS policy is to provide support for 3 years minus any time that the fellow has already spent in the sponsor's laboratory at the time of the award. Application Details: Fellowship application PHS 416-1 should be used when applying. Deadline: April 5, August 5, December 5 Contact: Dr. Adolphus Toliver National Institute of General Medical Sciences 45 Center Drive, MSC 6200 Bethesda, MD 20892-6200 301/594-0533 Web site: http://www.nigms.nih.gov/funding/trngmech.html##mm National Research Council Ford Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowships for Minorities Amount: Funding includes a $35,000 stipend as well as $3,000 travel and relocation allowance, $2,000 cost-of-research allowance, and $2,500 employing institution allowance. Purpose: To identify outstanding researchers and scholars who are members of minority groups whose underrepresentation has been severe and longstanding in the professorate and in formal programs of post-doctoral study and research in the United States. The program enables them to engage in a year of post-doctoral research and scholarship in an environment free from the interference of their normal professional duties. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application and a member of one of the following minority groups: Native American Indian, Alaskan Native, African American, Mexican American, Native Pacific Islander, or Puerto Rican. Applicant is required to have earned the PhD or ScD degree no earlier than January 3, 1995 and no later than February 14, 2002. Awards will be made in the behavioral and social sciences, humanities, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, and life sciences or for interdisciplinary programs composed of two or more eligible disciplines. Deadline: January 7 Contact: Randy Higgins Operations Assistant Fellowship Office National Research Council 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20418 202/334-2860 Web site:http://www.nationalacademies.org/fellowships National Research Service Awards for Individual Post-doctoral Fellows Amount: Stipends are issued based on the number of years of relevant post-doctoral experience at the time the award is issued. Purpose: To help ensure that highly trained scientists are available in adequate numbers and in appropriate research areas to carry out the nation’s biomedical and behavioral research agenda. Eligibility: Individuals must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States for permanent residence; must have received a PhD, MD, DO, DDS, DVM, OD, DPM, ScD, EngD, DrPH, DNS, PharmD, DSW, PsyD, or equivalent doctoral degree; and must arrange for appointment to an appropriate institution and acceptance by a sponsor who will supervise the training and research experience. Deadlines: August 5, December 5, and April 5 Contact: Fellowship Division of Research Grants National Institutes of Health (NIH) 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7710 Suite 1040 Bethesda, MD 20892-7710 National Science Foundation Minority Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships Amount: Award is $50,000 per year for 2 years (payable as $36,000 stipend paid to the Fellow, $9,000 as a research allowance, and $5,000 as an institutional allowance for fringe benefits including health insurance). Purpose: Through the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), the fellowship is an effort to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in selected areas of science in the United States. The fellowships support training and research at the post-doctoral level in a host institution in the areas of social, behavioral, and economic sciences (including history and philosophy of science) supported by NSF. Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawfully admitted permanent residents and recipients of the doctoral degree within the past 4 years. At the conclusion of the Fellowship, fellows are eligible to apply for a research start-up grant (up to $50,000). Deadline: December 2, 2002 (each year, the first Monday in December) Contact: National Science Foundation Information Center 4201 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22230 703/292-7279 ATTN: John Perhonis Web site: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2001/nsf00139/nsf00139.html Smithsonian Research Fellowships Amount: Stipends are determined by the recipient’s educational status. Purpose: To support independent research in residence at the Smithsonian. Awards for pre- and post-doctoral work are 6-12 months; senior post-doctoral, 3-12 months; and graduate 10 weeks. Fellowships are awarded in the fields of history of science/technology, social/cultural history, history of art, anthropology, biological or earth sciences, and materials analysis. Eligibility: Open to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or handicapping condition. Deadline: January 15 of each year Contact: Office of Fellowships Smithsonian Institution P.O. Box 37012 Victor Bldg., 9300, MRC 902 Washington, DC 20013-7012 202/275-0655 Web site: http://www.si.edu/research&study Thurgood Marshall Dissertation Fellowships for African-American Scholars Amount: Stipends of $25,000 plus a $2,500 research assistance fund. Purpose: To increase the number of African-American faculty members in American higher education by supporting African-American scholars in completing the dissertation. Fellows are awarded a yearlong residency at Dartmouth College. Eligibility: African-American scholars who have completed all PhD requirements, except the dissertation. Deadline: February 1 Contact: Gary Hutchins/Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies Thurgood Marshall Dissertation Fellowship Committee Dartmouth College 6062 Wentworth, Room 305 Hanover, NH 03755-3526 603/646-2107 Women Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Eva L. Evans Mathematics and Science Fellowship Amount: No listing Purpose: To promote lifelong learning by securing charitable contributions, gifts and endowed funds to award scholarships, fellowships and grants. Eligibility: Awarded to students who have completed at least 2 years of higher education, for research in mathematics, science, or technology, and alternatives to violence. Awards are given to individuals without regard to gender, race, religion, or ethnicity. Deadline: February 15, 2003 To receive an application, send a request to the Foundation. Your letter of request must include the name of the institution you are currently attending (for undergraduates) and your current classification. Include a stamped self-addressed business size envelope and mail your request to the contact information below. This request should be dated no earlier than November 15, 2002. All applications will be mailed on December 1, 2002. The final date for requesting an application is January 29, 2003. Applications will only be mailed to those students who provide their classification. Contact: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Educational Advancement Foundation 5656 South Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 800/653-6528 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Helen Cromer Cooper Fellowship (Rosa Parks Non-Violence Symposium) Amount: No listing Purpose: To promote lifelong learning by securing charitable contributions, gifts and endowed funds to award scholarships, fellowships and grants. Eligibility: Awarded to students who have completed at least 2 years of higher education, for research in mathematics, science, or technology, and alternatives to violence. Awards are given to individuals without regard to gender, race, religion, or ethnicity. Deadline: February 15, 2003 To receive an application, send a request to the Foundation. Your letter of request must include the name of the institution you are currently attending (for undergraduates) and your current classification. Include a stamped self-addressed business size envelope and mail your request to the contact information below. This request should be dated no earlier than November 15, 2002. All applications will be mailed on December 1, 2002. The final date for requesting an application is January 29, 2003. Applications will only be mailed to those students who provide their classification. Contact: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Educational Advancement Foundation 5656 South Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 800/653-6528 American Association of University Women (AAUW) American Fellowships-Post-doctoral Research Leave Fellowship Amount: One year of support in the amount of $30,000. Limited additional funds may be available when matched by the fellow’s institution. Purpose: To support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for post-doctoral research leave from accredited institutions. In all, 20 post-doctoral fellowships are available in the arts and humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences; one is designated for a woman from an underrepresented group in any field. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence, teaching experience, communities, professions, or fields of research. Fellowship Year: July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 Deadline: November 15, 2002 Contact: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation c/o Customer Service 2201 N. Dodge Street, Dept. 177 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 319/337-1716, ext. 177 Web site: http://www.aauw.org American Association of University Women (AAUW) American Fellowships-Dissertation Fellowships Amount: $20,000 Purpose: To support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for post-doctoral research leave from accredited institutions. Fifty-one fellowships are available to women who will complete their dissertation writing between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. To qualify, applicants must have completed all course work, passed all required preliminary examinations, and received approval for their research proposals or plan by November 15, 2002. Open to applicants in all fields of study, except engineering. Scholars engaged in researching gender issues are encouraged to apply. Fellowship Year: July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 Deadline: November 15, 2002 Contact: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation c/o Customer Service 2201 N. Dodge Street, Dept. 177 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 319/337-1716, ext. 177 Web site: http://www.aauw.org American Association of University Women (AAUW) Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships-Professional Development Fellowships Amount: K-12 public school teachers will be awarded $5,000 for professional development workshops or conferences, seed money to plan gender-equity school-based programs, and cover teacher’s attendance at the five-day Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Institute in July 2003 in Washington, DC. Additional support is available for a colleague to attend the Teacher Institute. Purpose: To provide professional development opportunities for women public school teachers; improve girls’ learning opportunities, especially in math, science, and technology; and promote equity and long term change in classrooms, schools, and school systems. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who has taught for at least 3 years, is committed to teaching beyond the fellowship year. The Foundation especially encourages applications from women of color and others from underrepresented groups, as well as those who teach underserved students. Deadline: January 10, 2003 Contact: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation c/o Customer Service 2201 N. Dodge Street, Dept. 177 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 319/337-1716, ext. 177 Web site: http://www.aauw.org American Association of University Women (AAUW) Selected Professions Fellowships Amount: Master’s/First Professional Awards: $5,000-12,000 Engineering Dissertation Awards: $20,000 Purpose: To support women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at accredited institutions during the fellowship year in one of the designated degree programs where women’s participation traditionally has been low. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded for the following programs: Architecture (MArch, MSArch) Computer/Information Sciences (MS) Engineering (ME, MS, PhD) Mathematics/Statistics (MS) Fellowships in the following degree programs are restricted to women of color, who have been under-represented in these fields: Business Administration (MBA, EMBA) Law (JD) Medicine (MD, OD) Deadline: Master’s/First Professional Awards (postmark application deadline January 10, 2003) Application available (August 1 - December 20, 2002) Engineering Dissertation Awards (postmark application deadline November 15, 2002) Application available (August 1-November 1, 2002) Contact: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation c/o Customer Service 2201 N. Dodge Street, Dept. 177 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 319/337-1716, ext. 177 Web site: http://www.aauw.org American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships Amount: Master’s First Professional Fellowship: $18,000 Doctorate Fellowship: $20,000 Post-doctoral Fellowship: $30,000 The Foundation also awards several annual Home County Project Grants ($5,000 to $7,000 each) to women who received International Fellowships from 1999 to 2003. These grants support community-based projects designed to improve the lives of women and girls in the fellow’s home country. Purpose: Grants awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Eligibility: Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by December 31, 2002, and must have applied to their proposed institution of study to improve the lives of women and girls in the country of origin. Preference is given to women residing in their home countries at the time of application. Fellowship Year: July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 Deadline: December 15, 2002 Contact: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation c/o Customer Service 2201 N. Dodge Street, Dept. 177 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 319/337-1716, ext. 177 Web site: http://www.aauw.org Zeta Phi Beta Sorority General Graduate Fellowships Amount: The maximum amount is $1,000 for 1 year, renewable. Purpose: To provide financial assistance to African-American graduate women who are working on professional degrees, master’s degrees, doctorates, or post-doctoral studies. Eligibility: An African-American woman graduate or post-doctoral student is eligible to apply if she has achieved distinction or show promise of distinction in her chosen field. The applicant need not be a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Deadline: Applications are accepted between September 1 and February 1 Contact: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202/387-3103 Web site:http://www.zphibnef Other Financial Aid Opportunities Undergraduate The Applied Social Issues Internship Program Amount: The amount ranges from $300 to $2,500. Purpose: To encourage research that is conducted in cooperation with a community or government organization, public interest group or other not-for-profit entity that will benefit directly from the project. If an intervention is planned, the proposal should carefully describe the theoretical rationale for the intervention, specifically how the effectiveness of the program will be assessed and the plan to disseminate the findings to relevant parties and policymakers. Eligibility: College seniors, graduate students, and first-year post-doctorates in psychology, applied social science, and related disciplines are eligible. Deadlines: Applications must be received by November 15 for awards announced in January and by May 15 for awards announced in June. Contact: The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) Applied Social Issues Internship Program 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 901 Washington, DC 20006-3405 202/223-5100 Web site: http://www.spssi.org The Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund The Joan P. Garner Award The Kelley D. Alexander Award The Mary Anne Adams Award The Ruth C. Ellis Award The Tony Daniels Community Ally Award Amount: $1,000 for the 2003-04 academic year Purpose: These scholarships are designed to recognize out (defined as an acknowledgement of lesbian or gay identity to self, and/or to family, friends, and community) lesbians and gay men of African descent who are making significant contributions to their communities and support and encourage their continuance of education. Eligibility: An out lesbian or gay man of African descent who is a graduating high school senior or currently attending any technical or undergraduate school located in the United States. Accepted or registered at a post-secondary educational institution for full or part-time attendance as defined by the institution. Cumulative high school/college/or technical school grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Lesbians and gay men 40 years plus are strongly encouraged to apply. Requirements: Submit official/unofficial up-to-date academic transcript(s). Applicant may send transcripts only from recent school(s), provided two semesters of study are included. College or university acceptance letter if applicant is an incoming freshman. Completed Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund application. A 2-3 page typed statement of purpose. Two letters of recommendations from a teacher, mentor, employer or activist/organizer in the lesbian and gay community. A photo (head shot) any size, black/white or color, which may be used at the announcement of the award. The Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund presents the award at a ceremony at ZAMI, Inc. during the last weekend of September (recipients' travel expenses are paid by the Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund). Deadline: June 30, 2003 Contact: ZAMI, Inc. P.O. Box 2502 Decatur, GA 30031 404/370-0920 Web site: http://www.zami.org Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program Amount: No Listing Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is a member of an ethnic minority group. The program consists of research training to prepare students for careers in biomedical research. Award types include: Honors Undergraduate Research Training Grants, Pre-doctoral Fellowships, Faculty Fellowships, and Visiting Scientist Fellowships. Deadline: The deadline is set by individual schools. Contact: MARC Program National Institute of General Medical Sciences National Institutes of Health 45 Center Drive, MSC 6200 Bethesda, MD 20892-6200 301/594-3900 Web site: http://www.nih.gov/nimhs/ Smithsonian Institution - Native American Internship Program Amount: Undergraduate and graduate interns will receive a stipend of $350 per week for a 10-week period. Purpose: Internships in residence at the Smithsonian are available for students to participate in research or museum-related activities related to Native American studies. Eligibility: Native American undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply. Deadlines: Summer (application postmark date is February 1, internship begins after June 1) Fall (application postmark date is June 1, internship begins after October 1) Spring (application postmark date is October 1, internship begins after January 1) Contact: Office of Fellowships Smithsonian Institution 750 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 9300 Washington, DC 20560-0902 202/275-0655 Web site: http://www.si.edu/research&study Smithsonian Minority Internship Program Amount: Undergraduate and graduate interns will receive a stipend of $350 per week for a 10-week period. Purpose: Internships in residence at the Smithsonian are available for students to participate in research or museum-related activities. Eligibility: Minority undergraduate and beginning graduate students who are U.S. citizens are invited to apply. Deadline: Summer (application postmark date is February 1, internship begins after June 1) Fall (application postmark date is June 1, internship begins after October 1) Spring (application postmark date is October 1, internship begins after January 1) Contact: Office of Fellowships Smithsonian Institution 750 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 9300 Washington, DC 20560-0902 202/275-0655 Web site: http://www.si.edu/research&study Graduate/Post-Graduate The Applied Social Issues Internship Program Amount: The amount ranges from $300 to $2,500. Purpose: To encourage research that is conducted in cooperation with a community or government organization, public interest group or other not-for-profit entity that will benefit directly from the project. If an intervention is planned, the proposal should carefully describe the theoretical rationale for the intervention, specifically how the effectiveness of the program will be assessed and the plan to disseminate the findings to relevant parties and policy makers. Eligibility: College seniors, graduate students, and first-year post doctorates in psychology, applied social science, and related disciplines are eligible. Deadlines: Applications must be received by November 15 for awards announced in January and by May 15 for awards announced in June. Contact: The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI)Applied Social Issues Internship Program 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 901 Washington, DC 20006-3405 202/223-5100 Web site: http://www.spssi.org The Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund The Joan P. Garner Award The Kelley D. Alexander Award The Mary Anne Adams Award The Ruth C. Ellis Award The Tony Daniels Community Ally Award Amount: $1,000 for the 2003-2004 academic year Purpose: These scholarships are designed to recognize out (defined as an acknowledgement of lesbian or gay identity to self, and/or to family, friends, and community) lesbians and gay men of African descent who are making significant contributions to their communities and support and encourage their continuance of education. Eligibility:  An out lesbian or gay man of African descent who is a graduating high school senior or currently attending any technical, undergraduate, or graduate school located in the United States.  Accepted or registered at a post-secondary educational institution for full or part-time attendance as defined by the institution.  Cumulative college or technical school grade point average of 2.5 or higher.  Lesbians and gay men 40 years plus are strongly encouraged to apply. Requirements:  Submit official/unofficial up-to-date academic transcript(s). Applicant may send transcripts only from recent school(s), provided two semesters of study are included.  College or university acceptance letter if applicant is just beginning graduate school.  Completed Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund application.  A 2-3 page typed statement of purpose.  Two letters of recommendations from a teacher, mentor, employer or activist/organizer in the lesbian and gay community.  A photo (head shot) any size, black/white or color, which may be used at the announcement of the award.  The Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund presents the awards at a ceremony at ZAMI, Inc. during the last weekend of September (recipients' travel expenses are paid by the Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund). Deadline: June 30, 2003 Contact: ZAMI Inc. P.O. Box 2502 Decatur, GA 30031 404/370-0920 Web site: http://www.zami.org

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