Announcements

The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program

The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program provides opportunities to graduate students to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies (area studies is defined as a program of comprehensive study of the aspects of a society or societies, including the study of their geography, history, culture, economy, politics, international relations, and languages).

Priority:  Only applications that meet the following priority will be considered:  A research project that focuses on one or more of the following areas:  Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, East Central Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (Canada, Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean).  NOTE: Applications that propose projects on Western Europe will not be funded.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
2. Be a graduate student in good standing and advanced to candidacy in a doctoral degree program in modern foreign languages and area studies by the time the fellowship period begins.
3. Plan a teaching career in the United States upon graduation; and possess adequate skills in the foreign language(s) necessary to carry out the dissertation research project.

NOTE:  Funding may not be duplicated.  Applicants who have received support for more than 6 months under the DDRA Program are not eligible to re-apply.

For application information visit their web site at http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsddrap/applicant.html.

See flyer for Campus information and deadlines.

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University of California, Riverside
Project REACH:
Research Enhancing Alternatives for Children
www.education.ucr.edu/reach

Immediate Opening for Graudate Student Researcher and Student Assistant

Project Description
Project REACH is a National Center, funded by the Office of Special Education Programs for 5 years, to work with students with intensive social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The project is a collaborative effort between Lehigh University and the University of California, Riverside. The central themes of the project are intervention-based assessment, ecologically and culturally responsive practices, and collaboration across systems of care. The primary purpose of the project is to determine the long-term effectiveness of intervention consistent with best practice. In addition, we are evaluating the role of risk and protective factors on student outcomes.

Job Description:
SRA's will work in school settings* thought out San Bernardino. Under supervision of the Project Director, SRA's will collect data from participating students in kindergarten through twelfth grade in:

… Direct student behavior observations (e.g., on-task, off-task, talking, disruptive, defiance)
… Classroom observations (e.g., on-task, off-task, talking, disruptive, defiance)
… Student records reviews (e.g., cum and discipline files, special education)
… Data entry (i.e., enter student behavior and classroom observations)

The majority of the schools are on a year-round calendar, so after an initial trial period, work is available year round.  All training and materials necessary for completing observations are provided.  Familiarity with basic SPSS data entry, MS Excel, and Word desired. Candidates must have reliable transportation, as schools are located in San Bernardino, and Highland area, near Cal State San Bernardino. All mileage between UCR and schools is compensated.

Work Hours: 10 to 12 hours per week from 8AM to 3PM, with 90% of this time needed during school hours. Work schedule is very flexible. SRA's can make their weekly schedule. Work hours can be spread out during the week.

Please complete attached application and email to: ramon.barreras@email.ucr.edu, or send a hard copy to:

Ramón B. Barreras (Project Director)
University of California
Graduate School of Education
1207 Sproul Hall
Riverside, CA 92521

Questions:  Please contact Ramón B. Barreras at (951) 827-7058, and leave a message.

* Work may meet fieldwork requirements for several education courses.  Details can be arranged

Research Associateship Programs

Postdoctoral and Senior Awards
Important News
annual Application Deadlines: February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1

Submission deadline is February 1, 2008 (5:00 p.m. EST)

About the Research Associateship Programs:
The Resident Research Associateship Programs provide postdoctoral and senior scientists and engineers with opportunities to conduct research on projects, largely of their own choice, which are compatible with the research interests of the sponsoring laboratories, thereby contributing to the overall research efforts of the federal government.

Are you eligible?
The Research Associateship awards are:
         *       for doctoral level scientists and engineers (U.S and Foreign Nationals) who can apply their special knowledge and research talents to research areas that are of interest to them and to the host laboratories and centers.
        *        for Postdoctoral Associates (within 5 years of the doctorate) and for Senior Associates (normally 5 years or more beyond the doctorate).
        *        for the purpose of conducting research at one of our host laboratories chosen by the applicant.

Check their web site at www.national-academies.org/rap

Contact

Fellowship Programs Office, Associateship Programs
National Research Council
500 Fifth Street, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20001