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Sponsor type: Academic Institution
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
Abstract:
The Center on Research and Social Problems in the School of Social
Work at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for
Postdoctoral Fellows for the September 2013 - August 2014 academic year,
with the possibility of renewal for one additional year.
The Fellowship is designed to support early career scholars in
their development of high impact research that advances the
understanding of the influence of race, color, and ethnicity on the
quality of life for all Americans. Fellowships are designed to foster
the academic careers of scholars who have recently received their Ph.D.
degrees by permitting them to pursue their research while gaining
mentored experience in the Center for Race and Social Problems.
The Center focuses on race-related social problems in the following
seven areas:
- Economic Disparities
- Educational Disparities
- Health
- Interracial Group Relations
- Mental Health
- Youth, Families, and the Elderly
- Criminal Justice
Each fellow will work closely with a University of Pittsburgh
School of Social Work scholar working in their area of interest. Fellows
may be mentored in any of the focus areas. Co-mentors from related
disciplines across the University of Pittsburgh who contribute to the
Center may also be involved. Fellows will be required to teach one
course per year or to serve as a teaching assistant.
Options for targeted coursework to enhance the Fellow's research
agenda and skills can be included in an individualized program. Fellows
will be encouraged to take part in Center's and the School's lecture
series, and the many relevant cross-departmental colloquia presented at
the University of Pittsburgh.
Accepted fellows must be in residence full-time at the University
of Pittsburgh for the duration of the award period, and must participate
in the School's activities. Fellows may not hold other fellowship awards
at the same time. In addition to working on their research project,
fellows are expected to teach a course for the School during the fall
and spring terms and to give a lecture from which a working paper may be
produced.
Eligibility:
The school invites applications from qualified candidates in social
work, public health, sociology, psychology or other related social
science discipline, who have received their PhD from outside the
University of Pittsburgh (preferred). Applicants for the 2013-2014
Fellowships must have completed a Ph.D. no earlier than January 1, 2011.
Candidates who do not yet hold a Ph.D. but expect to by June 30, 2013
should supply a letter from their home institution corroborating such a
schedule.
Citizenship or Residency: Unrestricted
Amount: $50,000
Amount note: The stipend for the twelve-month period is $45,000. An
additional $5,000 will be provided for research, relocation, travel, and
other related expenses. Health insurance coverage will be available
during the 12-month appointment period.
Funding type: Postdoctoral Award
Upcoming deadlines:
Feb 15, 2013- Confirmed/ sponsor Application - required
Activity location: Pennsylvania
Pivot keywords:
Minority Mental Health
Racism or Race Relation
Minority Education
Social Sciences
Social Work
Criminal Justice
Minority Policy
Minorities and Disadvantaged
Minority Health*
Racial Issues