Post-Bachelor Fellowship Program at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
Post-Bachelor Fellowship Program at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation — Call for Applications
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington is now accepting applications for the Post-Bachelor Fellowship Program for the Fall 2009 cohort.
The Post-Bachelor Fellowship (PBF) Program provides a unique opportunity for recent college graduates with strong quantitative skills to train with faculty and senior researchers on a variety of global heath projects. The PBF program combines advanced on-the-job training and mentoring, and provides the option of pursuing a fully-funded Masters of Public Health (MPH). Through research, training workshops, coursework and field experience in developing countries, the PBF program aims to produce the next generation of scholars and leaders in global health measurement and evaluation.
The majority of the graduates of the PBF program pursue academic or professional careers in global health. The PBF program equips them with knowledge of current global health challenges, aptitude in applying and developing sophisticated analytical methods, and an appreciation of the critical role of sound evidence in health policy making.
Through close mentorship and advising, PBFs develop strong analytic skills and receive in-depth exposure to the quantitative methods used in global health research. Fellows train in every aspect of these projects, including building statistical models, writing statistical code, analyzing large datasets, and preparing presentations for conferences and manuscripts for publication.
The PBF Program involves a minimum of a two-year commitment commencing with training and orientation in early September. PBFs have the option of pursuing a fully-funded MPH in Global Health, starting in the second year of the fellowship. Fellows receive a salary of $35,004 and are eligible for an insurance benefits package that includes a choice among several medical and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and long-term disability. There is no retirement package included with this appointment.
Applicants who are also considering pursuing an MD must be able to make a minimum of a two-year commitment to the PBF program. International students graduating from U.S. Institutions must have a complete 12 months of OPT (Optional Practical Training) time available on their student (F1) visa to be considered.
Fellowship Application Information :
More information about the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation can be found at: http://www.healthmetricsandevaluation.org/
For more information about the PBF program email: pbfs@healthmetricsandevaluation.org
Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and proven quantitative and analytical skills. High academic potential and a strong interest in pursuing academic or professional careers related to global health. No background in global health or related field is required.
Alvan T. – Viola D. Fuller American Cancer Society Research Fellowships Available Summer 2009
Alvan T. – Viola D. Fuller American Cancer Society Research Fellowships Available Summer 2009 for undergraduate students, allowing the opportunity to participate in research with accomplished investigators and receive a stipend of $4,500.
Upon selection, Fellows are placed at leading New England Institutions, such as teaching hospitals, universities, and medical schools. Fellowships last a minimum of ten weeks and are equivalent to full-time summer employment. Sponsors assign Fellows projects under their direction, with guidance provided by the sponsor’s research staff. The Fuller Committee composed of senior scientists chooses and places the fellows.
Qualifications:
– Must be a resident of New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) and enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program, which may be outside of New England
– Juniors and Seniors are eligible, with favorable weighting given to those with advanced science/public health course work.
– Lab skill and interest in research required for science majors.
To Apply:
Minority students are encouraged to apply.
Request an application an application instructions by:
• Emailing koconnor@cancer.org
• Downloading an application and application instructions from: http://www.cancer.org
• Writing to:
American Application Society
Kathy O’Connor
30 Speen Street
Framingham, MA 01701
Deadline date:
The application deadline is February 13, 2009. Candidates are notified of selection or alternate status by mid to late April.
Smithsonian Fellowships
In-Residence Fellowships at the Museums, Research Institutes and Offices of the Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian offers fellowships for research in the following fields:
- Animal behavior, ecology and envirnmental science, including an emphasis on the tropics
- Anthropology, including archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, and physical anthropology
- Astrophysics and astronomy
- Earth sciences and paleobiology
- Evolutionary & systemic biology
- Folklore
- History of science and technology
- History of art, especially American, contemporary, African, and Asian art, twentieth-century American crafts, and decorative art
- Materials research
- Molecular biology
- Social and cultural history of the U.S.
Early contact with potential advisor(s) is strongly recommended.
Postmark deadline is: January 15, 2009
Programs:
- Smithsonian Institute Fellowship Program:
- Senior Fellowships – for scholars more than seven years beyond the Ph.D.;* term is three to twelve months; stipend: $42,000 per year plus allowances ($47,000 for Earth and Planetary Sciences Senior and Postdoctoral Fellowships)*
- Postdoctoral Fellowships – for scholars up to seven years beyond the Ph.D.; term is three to twelve months*; stipend: $42,000 per year plus allowances ($47,000 for Earth and Planetary Sciences Senior and Postdoctoral Fellowships)*
- Predoctoral Fellowships – for doctoral candidates to conduct dissertation research; term: three to twelve months; stipend: $27,000 per year plus allowances
- Ten-week Graduate Student Fellowships – for graduate students to conduct independent research usually before having been advanced to candidacy if in a Ph.D. program; term: ten weeks; stipend: $6,000
- Latino/a Studies Fellowship Program – This program offers awards to US/Latino/a predoctoral students and postdoctoral or senior scholars to pursue research related to Latino history, art, and culture using Smithsonian resources. Term: three to twelve months with opportunitey to spend up to a third of the time in the field but not at the home institution; Stipend: Predoctoral fellowships offer a stipend of $27,000 per year plus allowances and post-doctoral and senior fellowships offer a stipend of $42,000 per year plus allowances.
Additional information and application materials at: http://www.si.edu/research+study
*See details on Web site
Institute of International Education Fellowship Opportunities for Ph.D. Candidates
IAF Fellowships support dissertation research in Latin America and Caribbean undertaken by students who have advanced to Ph.D. candidacy in a university in the U.S. Fellows must be U.S. citizens or citizens fo the independent Latin American or Caribbean countries. Proficiency in the language(s) appropriate to the research proposal is required.
The fellowship includes:
- round-trip international travel to the research site
- a research allowance of $3,000
- a monthly stipend of $1,500 for up to 12 months
- health insurance
- expenses related to required attendance at a mid-year conference
For more information, visit: http://www.iie.org/iaf
For information on the Inter-American Founcation, visit http://www.iaf.gov
All inquiries should be directed to: iaffellowships@iie.org
Applications for the 2009-2010 cycle must be received by the close of business 1/16/09 to be considered.
Microsoft Scholarships for 2009 – 2010 Year
Microsoft is excited to be offering scholarships for the 2009–20010 academic year. We would like to invite interested students to apply and hope you can help advertise this great opportunity within your student groups. Below are more details regarding the Program. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2009 and we will target announcing recipients by March 20, 2009. Please forward this email to all interested students.
Program Overview
Microsoft College scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.
At Microsoft, we want to encourage students from groups currently under-represented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees. While all candidates who meet the criteria for eligibility described below may apply, a large majority of our scholarships will be awarded to female students, under-represented minority students or students with disabilities. Minority applicants must be a member of one of the following groups under-represented in the software field: African American, Hispanic or Native American. Microsoft will review all applications and select final candidates on the basis of eligibility, quality of application, displayed interest in the software industry, commitment to leadership and financial need. We will target announcing scholarship recipients by March 20, 2009.
What are the provisions of the award?
Scholarships are awarded, full or partial amounts, to recipients for the 2009-2010 academic year. Full tuition scholarships will cover tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year as posted by the financial aid office at your college or university. Microsoft will make payments to the designated school, and they’re not transferable to other academic institutions. Funds are to be used for tuition only and may not be used for other costs on the recipient’s bursar bill. All recipients of the scholarship will be required to apply for, and complete if offered, a salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft reserves the right not to offer a position to the scholarship winner if an appropriate match cannot be found.
What are the criteria for scholarship eligibility?
Students must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted. Students must be enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such as math or physics, with a demonstrated interest in computer science. The student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.
What is required to apply?
A completed application includes five items: your résumé, transcript, essay questions, letter of referral, and confirmation of your online application to the Microsoft Summer Internship program. All items must be mailed to the address below and postmarked by February 1, 2009 to receive full consideration. An application is considered ineligible if all parts are not received. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all pieces are received by Microsoft by the deadline.
RésuméTranscriptEssay Questions· Describe how you demonstrate your passion for technology outside the classroom.
- Enclose a copy of your résumé that includes your e-mail address, campus address and phone number, student ID number, permanent address and phone number, major and expected graduation date.
- Enclose a copy of your current academic transcript.
- Use one page to answer all four of the following essay questions (not one page per question).
· Describe the toughest technical problem you’ve worked on, how you addressed the problem, your role in reaching the outcome, if it was team-based, and the final outcome.
· Describe a situation which demonstrates initiative and your willingness to go above and beyond.
· Describe how you are currently funding your college education.
Gender/Ethnicity/Disability (optional)
- Please note your gender, ethnicity or disability on the page with your essay questions if you would like that information to be considered with your application.
Letter of referralConfirmation of Online Application to the Microsoft Internship Program -Please send your completed application postmarked by February 1 2009 to:
- Enclose a letter of referral from a faculty member or an academic advisor who knows your work.
Apply online at http://www.microsoft.com/college for a summer internship and print out a confirmation page showing you have done so.
This printed confirmation must be included in your mailed application materials.
Microsoft Scholarship Program
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-8303
Thank you,
Microsoft College Recruiting
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Ruben Salazar Scholarship Fund
Click here for Web page.
National Association of Black Journalists
National Association of Black Journalists
Click here for Web page.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Click here for undergraduate and graduate funding.
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Diversity Journalism Scholarships
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Diversity Journalism Scholarships
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Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Scholarship Resources
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Scholarship Resources
Click here for Web page containing a list of organizations offering scholarships in journalism.
