Graduate Student Assistant: Teachers as Scholars Program Coordinator

The Simpson Center for the Humanities is seeking a GSA Program Coordinator to administer Teachers as Scholars (TAS), a joint program of the Simpson Center and Seattle Arts & Lectures.

Teachers as Scholars (TAS) is a professional development program sponsored by the Simpson Center for the Humanities at the University of Washington and Seattle Arts & Lectures. Each year, the TAS program offers Puget Sound K-12 teachers ten to twelve mini-seminars led by UW faculty in the Arts & Sciences. TAS seminars provide schoolteachers with new scholarly perspectives and faculty with broader perspective on teaching practices and institutions. Program and seminar information can be found on the Simpson Center's website at www.simpsoncenter.org.

Date Available: Summer Quarter 2008 through Spring Quarter 2009 (June 16, 2008-June 15, 2009). Potentially renewable for the 2009-2010 academic year. Some training may be required in Spring 2008

Application Deadline: February 8, 2008. This position will be posted on UWHIRES (http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl). Applications will be accepted from January 25-February 8, 2008. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews by February 18. All candidates will be notified of their status by February 25, 2008.

For full GSA position description and announcement, see http://depts.washington.edu/uwch/about_openings.htm

Miriam Bartha

Assistant Director

Simpson Center for the Humanities

Box 353710

University of Washington

Seattle, WA 98195-3710

tel: 206.543.3920

mbartha@u.washington.edu

www.simpsoncenter.org

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Summer Fellowships: Pursuing Self-Directed, Issues-Oriented Research

To promote careers in social policy research, particularly for scholars who might otherwise be drawn to government or academe, Mathematica launched its summer fellowship program in 1992. The program supports independent, self-directed research on economic or social problems that affect minority groups.

Frequently asked questions

Who: Students enrolled in a master's or Ph.D. program in public policy or a social science. Qualified minority students are encouraged to apply.

Why: To pursue independent research on a policy issue of relevance to the economic and social problems of minority groups. To expose students to social policy research in a nonacademic environment.

What: Up to five summer fellowships with a stipend of $6,000 for full participation ($2,000 per month) plus $500 toward project-related expenses.

When: June 1 to August 31 (approximately)

Where: Princeton, NJ, Washington, DC, and Cambridge, MA

How: Submit the following to Human Resources, Princeton Office, by March 14:

• A resume
• A proposal (minimum 2,000 words) for the research project you hope to pursue, including a clear statement of the research question, its relevance to social policy affecting minorities, and the steps necessary to complete the project during the fellowship period
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)
• Two letters of recommendation, including one from a sponsoring faculty member

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students

2007 Hearst Fellowship Information

The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a grantmaking program of the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually.  The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with the Fund.  Through this program, the Fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations.  Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.

The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund was established in 1991 to expand understanding of nonprofit activities, including philanthropy and its underlying values, by making grants to support research undertaken by scholars and nonprofit practitioners.

Activities:
In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes general research and program support for the Fund’s grantmaking and outreach efforts. 

Requirements:
The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community.  She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have the following:
 

1. Outstanding research skills;
2. A background in the social sciences or humanities;
3. Excellent writing and communication skills;
4. Demonstrated financial need; and
5. American citizenship.

Fellowship Stipend:
A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient’s educational level, financial need, and time commitment.

Application Procedure:
There is no application form for this fellowship.  Please send:  1) a letter of interest (include information about dates of availability for the fellowship); 2) a resume; 3) a transcript; 4) a letter from the appropriate university financial aid officer certifying demonstrated financial need; and 5) two letters of reference to:

Erin Taber, Program Coordinator
The Aspen Institute
One Dupont Circle, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20036
hearstinfo@aspeninstitute.org

Applications are considered three times annually based on the timing of applicants’ availability:

Late applications will be accepted but may not receive full consideration.

Selection Process:
A committee of the Fund’s governing Council will select the recipient based on the requirements above. 

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