Berkeley Pubic Sociology Workshop

This summer the Berkeley Public Sociology Workshop is piloting the Berkeley Social Justice Fellowship, a new summer opportunity for Cal sociology graduate students interested in combining research and applied sociology. We're currently building a network of organizations through our alumni, grad students, and faculty. During the summer of 2012 we have identified seven organizations eager to host a graduate intern (see details in attached document). Alternatively, you may apply to work with an organization of your own choosing by submitting a letter of support from the organization detailing how your internship plan will contribute to its mission and work. If you are not able to secure the letter by the deadline (April 5), please let us know and we will consider granting extensions.  
f you think you might want to apply, please send an email indicating your interest to <nathaliemiller@berkeley.edu> as soon as possible so that we can gauge interest in this project. Formal applications should be sent to the same address by 5 pm on Thursday April 5 to <nathaliemiller@berkeley.edu>. The application consists of a CV or resume and a cover letter that explains:

(a) Your interest in working for an organization of your choice;
(b) How this work will contribute to social justice;
(c) How this work will contribute to your career.

Please feel free to send questions to the same email. And if you'd like to get involved or share organizational information, we'd love to hear from you. We'd like to get more people involved in organizing this initiative.

UC Berkeley Graduate Division Summer Grant

The Graduate Division Summer Grant is to provide summer funding for academic doctoral students in all fields of study. The grant provides a $3,500 stipend plus payment of fees for three units in any Berkeley Summer Session (6, 8, or 10 week). Grants are awarded to support: 
Summer Session course enrollment
Field research in preparation for the dissertation or required foreign language study
Dissertation writing
Eligible students are in a Ph.D. program and a GPA of 3.0 or above. Priority is given to students who have received little or no prior funding from the Graduate Division. I am attaching the application for your convenience.  Please convey this information to your students as appropriate.

If you have any questions about this funding opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Nancy Paniagua at 642-0672 or original@berkeley.edu.

Deadline: Wednesday, March 14, 2012.

Website: http://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/deadlines.shtml

Newton Fellowship

The Royal Society and British Academy cosponsor this scheme, which is meant to encourage top international postdoctoral researchers in the physical, life, and social sciences and humanities to create and maintain ties with British institutions.  These awards will fund 40 fellows for two years, starting in January 2013.  The fellowship will fund each researcher’s subsistence costs at £24,000 per annum, up to £8,000 per year in research costs, and also provides a one-time relocation award of £2,000.  Upon completion of the award, alumni are eligible for funding of up to £6,000 per annum for ten years to encourage long-term links with British institutions.

In addition to the general Fellowships, three awards, funded through the Sino-British Fellowship Trust and the K.C. Wong Foundation, will be made to Chinese nationals.  These awards will be given to candidates chosen from shortlisted Newton Fellowship applicants; researchers cannot apply directly for these awards.  The awards are tenable for two years; those holding these awards are not eligible for alumni funding.

Website: http://www.newtonfellowships.org/how-to-apply.aspx

German Chancellor Fellowship

German Chancellor Fellowship provides for a stay of one year in Germany for professional development, study, or research. It sponsors individuals who demonstrate leadership and the potential to strengthen ties between Germany and their own country through their profession or studies.

Germany's Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards ten German Chancellor Fellowships (per country) annually to young professionals of the United States, the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China.

Eligibility: Applicants must have received their bachelor's degree within the past twelve years.  This prestigious program is open to candidates from all professions and disciplines. Prior knowledge of German is not a prerequisite.

Application Deadline: October 15 (annually) - for U.S. applicants

Applications and FAQs:  http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/4074.html

Center for Research on Social Change Grduate Fellows Training Program

The Institute for the Study of Social Change's (ISSI) Center for Research on Social Change serves as the research and teaching base for the Graduate Fellows Training Program. Fellows attend a weekly two-hour seminar in which they receive practical training in theory, methods, and policy work. The core emphasis is on field research and the production of scholarly work geared towards a broad understanding of the patterns of social change in the structures, social practices, and culture of California and Western cities

A yearly stipend of $14,000 divided into ten monthly payments will be provided to each Graduate Fellow in the program. Selected applicants with other fellowships or stipends may participate in the program with a partial stipend. 

Applications for the 2012-2013 Graduate Fellows Training Program are due 5PM on Monday, March 5th, 2012.

Website: http://crsc.berkeley.edu/graduate-fellows-training-program

UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Program Fellowships

The UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs is inviting applications to its postdoctoral training program in drug abuse research. The training program, funded by the NIDA/NIH, combines a core research methodology curriculum with hands-on training opportunities and access to a diverse group of researchers and clinical settings. The program provides trainees with exposure to core issues in treatment outcomes and health services research and the opportunity to select an area of focus for research that is supported by strong faculty mentoring.

To apply, send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference.
Executive Committee:
Christine Grella, Director
David Farabee
Yih-Ing Hser
Debra Murphy
For more information contact Kira Jeter at:
kjeter@mednet.ucla.edu; phone: 310-267-5417

The Maharaj Kaul Memorial Fund Grants for Travel and Conferences

 UC Berkeley graduate students are invited to apply for competitive grants of up to $1000 for research travel to South Asia (a total of three will be awarded), and up to $500 for domestic conference travel (a total of four will be awarded) made available through a gift from the Maharaj Kaul Memorial Fund to the Center for South Asia Studies.The application deadline for travel or conferences to take place during the summer of 2011 (i.e., May 16, 2012-August 14, 2012) or the 2012-13 academic year (i.e. August 15, 2012-May 15, 2013), is April 1, 2012.

Website: http://southasia.berkeley.edu/maharaj-kaul-memorial-fund-grants