EducationUSA Weekly Update
2008
Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship College Of The Holy Cross
Non Western (field open)
The Department of Visual Arts seeks applications for an Andrew W. Mellon
Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in Non-Western Art History effective August
2008.
Candidates will normally have received their doctoral degree no earlier that 2005 and
must demonstrate a commitment to pursuing careers as teacher-scholars in a liberal
arts setting. Asian and Islamic specializations are of particular interest. Applicants
should be broadly trained in the History of Art and able to teach a general survey
course in their area. Applicants are expected to teach more advanced courses
reflecting the applicant’s field of specialization. As a small but vigorous department
eager to encourage interdisciplinary exchange, we especially welcome applicants
interested in exploring the
intersection between Western and non-Western traditions.
This full-time fellowship appointment will be for two years and is non-renewable.
Under the mentorship of a tenured faculty member, fellows will teach three courses
per year and pursue scholarly projects. Fellows will have access to funds to support
research and travel, will be offered the opportunity to enroll in courses offered by the
Colleges of Worcester Consortium’s Certificate in College Teaching Program, and
will also participate in an on-campus faculty development program that fosters
excellence in teaching and scholarship. The fellowship offers a competitive salary and
includes full benefits.
Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It
enrolls about 2,700 students and is located in a medium-sized city 45 miles west of
Boston. Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2008 and continue until the
positions have been filled. Holy Cross belongs to the Colleges of Worcester
Consortium (http://www.cowc.org) and the New England Higher Education
Recruitment Consortium (http://www.faculty.harvard.edu/01/013.html). The College
is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and
Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the
workplace.
Applicants should submit a letter of application which includes a statement of
teaching philosophy and research interests, a current curriculum vitae, graduate and
undergraduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Send to: Professor
Joanna Ziegler, Chair, Department of Visual Arts, College of the Holy Cross, One
College Street, Worcester, MA 01610-2395.
Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctorate: Boise State University International
Programs
Boise, Idaho
Program Description
All students who possess an outstanding academic record, and who are not residents
of Idaho are automatically considered for a Gem scholarship. This scholarship waives
the total cost of non-resident tuition, valued at $7,800 per year.
The International Admissions Office awards five scholarships, valued at $7,800 per
year, to new freshman or transfer international students with strong academic records
applying for the fall semester. Additionally, The International Programs Office
awards 15 fee waivers, valued at $7,800 per year, to continuing international students.
Average award amount: $7,800/year
Award duration: 2-4 years, depending on degree level
Deadline
Fall semester: June 1 / Spring semester: October 15
Eligibility requirements
Boise State University offers many scholarships for outstanding freshmen and transfer
students as they pursue academic excellence. They offer nonresident tuition assistance
scholarships, as well as graduate assistantships for international students. To be
eligible for these scholarships, international students must have the equivalent of a
minimum cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 and submit all application
materials to the International Admissions Office by February 15th for admission for
the following fall semester. If applicable, submit the Supplemental Scholarship Form
or other departmental or college applications. These forms can be found at
http://financialaid.boisestate.edu/scholarships/sch_fresh_trans.htm.
Please visit the Boise State University http://financialaid.boisestate.edu/scholarships/
for more scholarship information.
The different academic departments may have additional requirements.
The satisfactory academic progress standards for financial aid eligibility are available
at:
http://financialaid.boisestate.edu/forms/sappolicy.pdf
Specific admission requirements by level of study
To be admitted as a graduate student, you must have a minimum TOEFL test score
of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 80 on the Internetbased test. The minimum score required on the IELTS test is 6. Note: If you are
applying to a graduate program in Engineering or Business and Economics, the
minimum score on the TOEFL test is 587/240/95. The IELTS test minimum score is a
6.5. Conditional admission due to low English proficiency is not offered to graduate
level students.
Further Information
http://admissions.boisestate.edu/international/
Contact
International Student Admissions
Sally Pittman, International Admissions Coordinator
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1320
USA
E-mail: INTERNTL@boisestate.edu
Phone: (208) 426-1757
Fax: (208) 426-3765
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Graduate: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Competitive Graduate
Award
Edwardsville, Illinois
Program Description
The purpose of the Competitive Graduate Award (CGA) program is to support highly
qualified new students, including students from underrepresented groups, who are
accepted into advanced degree programs at SIUE.
There is usually 18 CGA awards for the nine-month academic year. They include a
monthly stipend, as well as waiver of tuition. The amount of the stipend is $7,425
($825 per month).
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be new graduate students, whose first term of enrollment as a
classified student in a graduate degree program at SIUE will be no earlier than
Summer. SIUE undergraduates approved for admission to a 3+2 program may submit
an application provided their eligibility for such enrollment does not occur before
Summer.
To be considered for an Academic Year the following must be received by the
Graduate School:
1. Your completed CGA applications and supporting materials (three letters of
recommendation, all official undergraduate transcripts, cover sheet, statement
of history, statement of goals and waiver form and your official TOEFL scores
(international students only) must be on file in the Graduate School;
2. Your completed application for admission as a degree-seeking graduate
student at SIUE, which includes all official undergraduate transcripts, and for
international students, official TOEFL scores, must be on file in the Graduate
Admissions Office.
CGA Application packets must include the following documents:
1. Application cover sheet
(http://www.siue.edu/graduate/prospective/pdf/cgacover2008-2009.pdf).
2. Official transcripts from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution or where
the degree is in progress, and from all other institutions at which baccalaureate
or post-baccalaureate work has been completed.
3. Statement of personal history and career goals
(http://www.siue.edu/graduate/prospective/pdf/CGAGoals20082009.pdf ). The
Graduate School will not accept a resume as a substitute.
4. Statement of Research, Scholarly, or Creative Interests
(http://www.siue.edu/graduate/prospective/pdf/cgaresearch.pdf) - may be used
by the graduate program in their evaluation of candidates.
5. Three letters of recommendation mailed directly to the Graduate School. The
University Fellowship and Scholarship Committee strongly recommends that
letters specifically address the applicant's qualifications for the Competitive
Graduate Award.
6. For international students, official TOEFL scores (minimum 550 required).
The Graduate School will NOT accept copies sent by the applicants.
7. Applicant's Instruction and Waiver Form for Recommendation Letters
(http://www.siue.edu/graduate/prospective/pdf/CGAwaiver2008-2009.pdf).
8. Statement of Financial need form
(http://www.siue.edu/graduate/prospective/pdf/cgafinance2008-20092.pdf).
(Use only if you intend to demonstrate financial need.)
9. The required forms are available on the website.
Further Information
http://www.siue.edu/graduate/prospective/awards.shtml
Contact
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Ron Schaefer
Graduate School
Campus Box 1046
Edwardsville, IL
62026-1046
Phone: +1 (618) 650-3010
Fax: +1 (618) 650-3523
E-mail: gradsch@siue.edu
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David Woodward Memorial Fellowship in the History of Cartography
2008-2009 Location: Wisconsin, United States
Fellowship Date: 2008-03-14
Created in honor of David Woodward, a founding editor of *The Historyof
Cartography*, this annual fellowship provides support for a scholar to research and
write on a subject related to the history of cartography while in residence for two
months at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The fellow chosen for the 2008-2009
academic year will focus on a period relevant to any of the last three volumes (Four
through Six) of *The History of Cartography* series, which cover the modern era
from ca. 1650 to 2000; preference will be given to work that
compliments one of the three volumes.
The fellowship is made possible by the generosity of Arthur and Janet Holzheimer.
The two-month residence, taken at any time between July 2008 and June 2009, will be
at the UW Institute for Research in the Humanities, which will provide office space
and will provide other facilities and support
given to scholars at the Institute. Participation in the scholarly community of the
Institute is strongly encouraged. The stipend is $3,500 per month for two months. The
selection of the fellow will be made on the recommendation of the editors of Volumes
Four and Six and of the Executive Committee of the Institute for Research in the
Humanities. The Institute for Research in the Humanities, founded in 1959 as the first
institute in North America devoted solely to the support and encouragement of
humanistic scholarship, is located in the heart of the
campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Institute supports research in
the traditional humanistic areas of literature, history, and philosophy; it also promotes
interdisciplinary scholarship, while cultivating methodological diversity and breadth.
For more information, consult http://www.wisc.edu/irh/.
The University of Wisconsin Libraries are particularly well suited to humanistic and
cartographic scholarship. Memorial Library (with three million volumes) is the
principal research facility on campus for the -+humanities and social sciences and has
an excellent collection of historical monographs and reference books. It also houses
an extensive periodical collection. The Department of Special Collections contains the
Chester H. Thordarson Collection in the history of science and is strong in the history
of books and printing. The Geography Library
contains the University of Wisconsin—Madison's primary collection of works on
geography and cartography. This library is in Science Hall, the location of the
Geography Department and the Robinson Map Library.
For more information, consult http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/. The History of
Cartography Project, also housed in Science Hall, maintains an archive of articles and
illustrations used in previous volumes, and its staff is available for consultation.
Applicants for the David Woodward Memorial Fellowship, who should hold a Ph.D.
or equivalent, should submit an application form and a proposal not exceeding four
double spaced pages explaining what they intend to study during the two-month
residence and what the end product is likely to be. A simple application form and
further information about the
Fellowship and Institute is available on request from:
Loretta Freiling
Institute for Research in the Humanities
Bradley Memorial, 1225 Linden Drive
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-262-3855
Fax: 608-265-4173
Email: freiling@wisc.edu.
The deadline for completed applications for the 2008-2009 Fellowship is 14 March
2008. Applications will be reviewed late winter/spring 2008.
Loretta Freiling
Institute for Research in the Humanities
Bradley Memorial, 1225 Linden Drive
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: (608)262-3855
Fax: (608)265-4173
Email: freiling@wisc.edu
Visit the website at http://www.geography.wisc.edu/histcart/#fellow
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Post doctorate: Fight for Sight Postdoctoral Fellowship
Program Description
Fight for Sight was the first organization founded for the primary purpose of
promoting vision-related research. The goal of Fight for Sight’s Individual Grants
Program is to provide support for young researchers investigating the causes, cures
and treatments for blinding eye diseases.
By awarding grants to young investigators, Fight for Sight advances the development
of research skills and encourages talented investigators to consider careers in
academic ophthalmology or vision science.
Our focus is on providing assistance at the beginning of a career, which we believe
pays the greatest dividends; these awards provide seed money and credibility for pilot
projects. A significant percentage of our grant recipients use the data collected during
their Fight for Sight year as the basis for future grant applications.
Fight for Sight alumni occupy top positions in vision-related research and
ophthalmology. We take great pride in the accomplishments of our grant recipients:
one important component in the grant selection process is the level of interest by the
candidate in pursuing or continuing a career in academic ophthalmology or vision
science.
Additional elements considered by our reviewers include the scientific merit of the
research project. A highly scored application is one which is well-conceived and welldescribed and will increase our knowledge about eye disease or vision disorders. The
environment in which the study will take place, including the faculty and facilities, as
well as the institution’s overall commitment to supporting young researchers, is also
considered.
Finally, because our contributors come from families and individuals affected by eye
disease or vision disorders, consideration is given to the clinical relevance of the
research project. All eye-related research proposals will be accepted, however those
that offer the potential to contribute to our understanding of common eye diseases and
vision disorders are especially welcome. This year, specific funds have been set aside
to support research projects in the following areas:
• Retinitis pigmentosa and hereditary eye diseases
• Age-related macular degeneration
• Glaucoma
• Cataract and corneal disease
• Neuro-ophthalmology
• Children’s vision disorders
Postdoctoral Fellowships support individuals with the potential to become
independent eye researchers or academic ophthalmologists.
Areas of Study: Medicine, Biology
Open to Students: from any region
Average Award Amoung: 20,000 USD
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must be within three years of their doctorate degree, or within three years
of the completion of their residency training. For applicants who have not yet received
their degree, a letter must accompany the application indicating that the doctorate will
be awarded before the commencement of the fellowship. Clinical Fellows must have
adequate time and resources available to complete the research project.
Further Information
http://www.fightforsight.com/grant_IGP.php
Contact
Fight for Sight
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 809
New York, NY
10016
Phone: 212 679-6060
Fax: 212 679-4466
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Post graduate, post doctorate: National Humanities Center Fellowships
National Humanities Center, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Program Description
The National Humanities Center is a residential institute for advanced study in
history, languages and literature, philosophy, and other fields of the humanities. Each
year the Center awards fellowships to scholars of demonstrated achievement and to
promising younger scholars.
The National Humanities Center offers 40 residential fellowships for advanced study
in the humanities during the academic year, September 2008 through May 2009.
Applicants must hold doctorate or equivalent scholarly credentials. Young scholars as
well as senior scholars are encouraged to apply, but they must have a record of
publication, and recent Ph.D.s should be aware that the Center does not support the
revision of a doctoral dissertation. In addition to scholars from all fields of the
humanities, the Center accepts individuals from the natural and social sciences, the
arts, the professions, and public life who are engaged in humanistic projects. The
Center is also international and gladly accepts applications from scholars outside the
United States.
Most of the Center's fellowships are unrestricted. Several, however, are designated for
particular areas of research. These include environmental studies and history; English
literature; art history or visual culture; French history, literature, or culture; Asian
Studies; and theology. Scholars interested in the impact of recent scientific research
on the concept of the human are also encouraged to apply; see "Autonomy,
Singularity, Creativity" on the Center's website.
Located in the Research Triangle Park of North Carolina, near Chapel Hill, Durham,
and Raleigh, the Center provides an environment for individual research and the
exchange of ideas. Its building includes private studies for Fellows, conference rooms,
a central commons for dining, lounges, reading areas, a reference library, and a
Fellows' workroom. The Center's noted library service delivers books and research
materials to Fellows, and support for information technology and editorial assistance
are also provided. The Center locates housing for Fellows in the neighboring
communities.
Fellowships are supported by the Center's own endowment, private foundation grants,
alumni contributions, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must hold doctorate or equivalent scholarly credentials. Young scholars
must have a record of publication, and recent Ph.D.s should be aware that the Center
does not award fellowships for the revision of a doctoral dissertation. Most
fellowships are for the academic year (September through May), though a few may be
awarded for the fall or spring semester. Scholars from any nation may apply for
fellowships. In addition to scholars from fields normally associated with the
humanities, representatives of the natural and social sciences, the arts, the professions,
and public life may be awarded fellowships if their work has humanistic dimensions.
Average Award Amount: up to 60,000 USD
Award Deadline: October 15
Application Guidelines
Submit five collated copies of the following:
1. Application Form - the completed application form (*PDF file), available for
printing from the Web site
2. Curriculum Vitae - Your curriculum vitae should not exceed four pages. It
should include your educational and professional experience and a
representative list of your publications.
3. Project Description - Your project description should not exceed four doublespaced pages (approximately 1,000 words). Our reviewers appreciate legible,
concise, well-organized material; we do not ask them to read applications that
are not clearly typed or that exceed the prescribed length.
State clearly the objectives and significance of your project and the evidence
and methodology to be used. Distinguish what will be original about the
proposed work in contrast to existing publications on the subject. Your project
description should be directed not only to specialists in your own field but also
should be accessible to scholars in other fields who serve on the Center's
selection committee.
In the concluding paragraph of the project description, summarize the present
status of your research, including how much has been done in relevant
collections and archives, and what you would hope to accomplish at the
National Humanities Center. Include any research grants that have supported
your work on this particular project.
4. Outline of Chapters - a one-page tentative outline of chapters
5. Short Bibliography
Further Information
http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/fellowships/appltoc.htm
POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP NATIONAL WEATHER CENTER
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA
"WEAVING SOCIAL SCIENCE INTO THE NATIONAL WEATHER CENTER"
A Collaborative Activity between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration and the University of Oklahoma
Applications are invited for a newly established position as a Post Doctoral Fellow to
be housed in the Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies
(CIMMS) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) in Norman, Oklahoma. This new
activity is a partnership involving the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory, the
OU Vice President for Research,
the Oklahoma Climatological Survey (OCS), CIMMS, the Center for Spatial Analysis
(CSA), and the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences.
The appointee will enter on the ground floor of an exciting, unprecedented effort to
integrate social science into the new National Weather Center located on the
University's Research Campus. The National Weather Center brings together students,
scientists, numerous public agencies, the university, and practitioners - all of which
are engaged
in various aspects of the weather and climate enterprise. The appointee will be part of
a team that includes one senior scientist and two Ph.D. students. The selected PostDoc will help establish a new program in integrated social science activities at the
National Weather Center.
Applicants must have: (1) a Ph.D. or equivalent (or be in the final stages of the
dissertation before applying) in meteorology, geography, communications,
anthropology, decision sciences, economics, environmental policy, or a related field;
(2) a strong commitment to a balanced approach between theory and practice in
interdisciplinary research; (3) evidence of research potential in an area of societal
impacts of weather and climate; (4) the ability to work independently and
cooperatively with others; (5) excellent communication skills; and 6) demonstrated
written communication skills (including papers
published in or submitted to refereed journals).
Applicants should be familiar with the work of the Weather and Society Integrated
Studies program (WAS*IS; www.sip.ucar.edu/wasis <http://www.sip.ucar.edu/wasis>
) and the Summer Policy Colloquium sponsored by the American Meteorological
Society
(www.ametsoc.org/atmospolicy/colloquium_summer.html
<http://www.ametsoc.org/atmospolicy/colloquium_summer.html> ).
Applicants should submit a letter of application stating the applicant's vision for this
Post-Doc appointment, a CV, and the names and contact details for three (3) referees.
The letter of application also should discuss ways whereby the applicant's work adds
to and complements existing and/or new programs dedicated to integrating social
science
into meteorology.
This position is a full-time, fixed term appointment and is funded by a 50/50
partnership between NOAA and the University of Oklahoma. The incumbent will
serve a customary probationary period during the first year and can be extended for
two additional years subject to satisfactory performance.
Submit application materials to:
Dr. Peter Lamb, Director
Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies
Suite 2100, 120 David L. Boren Blvd.
Norman, OK 73072
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2008–2009 Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Advanced Historical Research
in Islamic Art & Architecture
The Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture is pleased to invite applications for
fellowships to conduct advanced historical research in Islamic art and architecture at
Harvard University. Grants are intended principally for overseas scholars (preferably,
but not exclusively, from Muslim countries) to support research in art and
architectural history and archaeology. These fellowships are not intended to sponsor
design, conservation, or development projects. We welcome applications both from
established scholars and
from recent post-doctoral graduates. All applicants must have a Ph.D. degree to be
eligible.
The duration of the fellowship ranges from a minimum of 3 months to a maximum of
9 months. Awards consist of a stipend plus travel and research expenses. The stipend
awarded is based on need and length of stay and may not exceed a total of $27,000
(before taxes). Scholars with their own financial resources or other sources of funding
are also encouraged to apply for fellowships without stipend.
Each Fellow will be responsible for finding his or her own housing for the term of the
fellowship. The program will provide full library access and an e-mail account. Each
Fellow is expected to deliver a public lecture on his or her project during the term and
is encouraged to publish project findings in Muqarnas, an annual publication of the
Aga Khan Program.
Please send to the address below two copies of each of the following: curriculum
vitae, two-page research proposal, sample of previous research publication(s), dates of
intended stay with proposed budget, and two letters of recommendation from two
sources.
The application submission deadline is April 14, 2008. Results will be announced
before the end of June. Application materials must be submitted in hard copy only.
Applications received incomplete and/or after the deadline will not be considered by
the committee.
The Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, Fellowship Program, Sackler
Museum, 485 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA Please direct any inquires to
agakhan@fas.harvard.edu or 617-495-2355, or go to
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~agakhan/index2.html.