Fellowships
- WTS-LA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
End date:10/02/2009
WTS-LA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Seven College Scholarships + Qualification for International Scholarships- $5,000, $3,000 for Graduates
- $5,000, $3,000 for Undergraduates
- $2,000 for a 1st or 2nd year Undergraduate
- $2,500 for a Graduate or Undergraduate
- $2,500 for Professional Development
(Certificate Program) Requirements:- Women currently enrolled in Undergraduate, Graduate Degree, or Certificate Program in a Transportation Related Field, such as Transportation Engineering, Planning, Finance, or Logistics.
- Student must be enrolled in a school in Los Angeles County or have residency in Los Angeles County
- GPA 3.0 or higher for undergraduates and GPA 3.5 or higher for graduate students A list of the scholarships available and linked applications are provided below.
APPLICATION DUE: Friday, October 2, 2009
For more information, please contact the Scholarship Committee Co-Chairs Karineh Gregorian or Melissa de la Pena. Donate your time or funds to advance the WTS-LA scholarship program. - Graduate Research Award Program on Public-Sector Aviation Issues
End date:5/15/2009
Graduate Research Award Program on Public-Sector Aviation Issues
A PROGRAM THAT AWARDS RESEARCH STIPENDS TO GRADUATE STUDENTS
2009-2010
SPONSORED BY Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation ADMINISTERED BY AIRPORT COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM (ACRP)
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES PURPOSE To encourage applied research on airport and related aviation system issues and to foster the next generation of aviation community leaders. The program is intended to stimulate thought, discussion, and research by those who may become the future airport managers, operators, designers, and policy makers in aviation. The focus of this research program is on applied research to help the public sector continue to improve the quality, reliability, safety, and security of the U.S. civil aviation system well into the foreseeable future. RESEARCH TOPICS The applicant selects the topic to be researched with supervision by a faculty member at his or her institution. Appropriate topics may be drawn from a wide range of subjects of interest to the U.S. public sector aviation community. A listing of possible subject areas is included as part of this announcement. Other possibilities are topics included in the TRB Research Needs Database, suggestions proposed by TRB Standing Committees, and additional research needs identified in previously completed ACRP projects.For more info: http://www.trb.org/CRP/ACRP/AwardProgram.asp
- Graduate Research Award Program on Public- Sector Aviation Issues
End date:5/15/2009
The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) of the Transportation
Research Board (TRB), National Academies, is pleased to share with you the
attached flyer announcing the Graduate Research Award Program on Public-
Sector Aviation Issues for the 2009/2010 academic year. This program,
sponsored by the U.S. DOT Federal Aviation Administration and administered
by the ACRP, is designed to encourage applied research on airport and related
aviation system issues and to foster the next generation of aviation
community leaders. Under the program, up to 10 awards of $10,000 each will
be made to full-time graduate students for successful completion of a
research
paper on public-sector airport-related aviation issues during the upcoming
academic year. Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate degree program at
an accredited institution of higher learning during the 2009/2010 academic
year. Successful papers will be presented at the January 2011, TRB Annual
Meeting; and exceptional papers could be published in a subsequent TRB
Transportation Research Record. Details on the award program, including
eligibility requirements and application materials, are available online:
http://www.trb.org/crp/acrp/awardprogram.asp.
Applications must be received no later than May 15, 2009. - John A. Volpe Transportation Internship Program
End date:4/15/2009
Volpe National Transportation Systems
Center is soliciting graduate student applicants for the John A. Volpe
Transportation Internship Program for the 2009/2010 academic year.
Applications will be accepted from February 23, 2009 through April 15,
2009.
As part of the U.S. DOT's Research and Innovative Technology
Administration (RITA), the Volpe Center plays a unique role in looking
across the transportation enterprise and anticipating future
transportation issues and challenges. For nearly 40 years, the Volpe
Center has been providing critical support to all of U.S. DOT's modal
administrations and offices, other Federal agencies, state and local
governments and organizations, foreign governments and entities, and the
private sector.
This internship program offers a paid opportunity to work with leading
experts in transportation at the Volpe Center in Cambridge,
Massachusetts and includes:
* One-year tuition assistance of up to $10,000. A service
agreement is required to receive the tuition reimbursement.
* Competitive salary commensurate with recipient's level of
education and previous professional work experience.
* Project assignments based on the recipient's background and
career interests aligned with the following DOT Strategic Goals: Safety,
Reduced Congestion, Environmental Stewardship, Global Connectivity,
Security, Preparedness and Response, and Organizational Excellence.
This unique internship program provides a valuable opportunity to work
full time during school breaks and/or part-time during the academic year
on actual transportation projects. The recipient will utilize new
technologies in innovative ways in support of the Volpe Center's mission
as a leader for innovation and as a forum for government, industry, and
academic cooperation to develop and improve transportation and logistics
systems. The John A. Volpe Transportation Internship may lead to a
permanent position at the Volpe Center upon completion of the
recipient's degree.
Please take a few minutes to review more information about the John A.
Volpe Transportation Internship Program and the application process on
the Volpe website: http://www.volpe.dot.gov/career/intrnshp.html. - Graduate Student Fellowship Opportunities From STEPS
End date:4/01/2009
Developing a sustainable transportation system is one of the grand challenges of our time. Our choice of transportation fuels and vehicles impacts energy security, environmental quality, human health and global climate change. Gasoline hybrids, biofuels, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cells have all been proposed as promising future options, but all have uncertainties and challenges.
The Sustainable Transportation Energy Pathways (STEPS) Program at UC Davis was launched in 2007 to rigorously assess and compare alternative vehicle and fuel pathways. STEPS students and faculty conduct cutting-edge research in engineering, economics, market and consumer behavior, the environment and public policy. The STEPS Program is a leading contributor to industry, government and public understanding of future alternative fuel options. STEPS is a 4-year program funded by a consortium of over 20 industry and government partners.
STEPS is seeking top quality graduate students to participate as a key part of the research team and work closely with faculty and staff on a variety of exciting projects, including:- modeling new designs for plug-in hybrid vehicles;
- designing hydrogen infrastructure systems;
- exploring policies for implementing low carbon fuels;
- developing scenarios to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050; and
- estimating the cost of biofuels and their lifecycle emissions, land and water usage.
STEPS graduate students apply through the Transportation Technology and Policy (TTP) graduate program or through another degree-granting department at UC Davis. There are several competitively awarded fellowships available for graduate study each year, as well as research assistantships. STEPS students have the opportunity for internships with industry and government, including key energy and environmental agencies in California and Washington DC.
Applicant Requirements:- Strong GPA and general GRE score (competitive application process)
- Degree in engineering, economics, mathematics, or other related areas
- Ability to collaborate, coordinate, and successfully communicate with other researchers
- Desire to play a role in the world’s energy future
Application deadline: April 1, 2009 (all applicants)
For more information or to apply online please visit www.steps.ucdavis.edu/education
Please contact Joshua Cunningham (jmcunningham@ucdavis.edu) or Annemarie Schaaf (aschaaf@ucdavis.edu) with question - CTA's Presidential Fellowship Program 2009
End date:2/13/2009
The Chicago Transit Authority is pleased to continue with offering the CTA Presidential Fellowship Program in 2009. The program is open to graduate students in all academic disciplines. The aim of this highly selective, paid fellowship program is to recruit graduate students from across the country to gain skills as public service professionals while learning the complexities inherent to service provision in the public sector. Fellows will participate in projects related to strategic planning, infrastructure maintenance and development, performance management, and budget and finance.
Presidential Fellows will have the opportunity to:
- Work directly with CTA executive staff across agency departments;
- Research, evaluate and recommend best practices to improve the CTA’s services;
- Participate in meetings and collaboration sessions with stakeholders; and
- Apply academic tools to developing programmatic and strategic planning initiatives.
As the application deadline for the Chicago Transit Authority’s Presidential Fellowship nears, I want to take the opportunity to reiterate President Ron Huberman’s interest in recruiting students from the University of California – Los Angeles. We are dedicated to making this Fellowship a truly unique and high quality experience for eligible graduate students. The CTA has set rigorous goals for itself and believes that students from institutions like University of California – Los Angeles can bring the talent and experience to help realize these goals.
Application materials are available here:
http://www.transitchicago.com/news_initiatives/fellowship.aspx
Completed applications must be postmarked no later than February 13, 2009. Potential Fellows should expect to receive notice for interviews by the first week of March and final notice of offer by mid to late March, 2009.
The Fellowship will run from Monday, June 8 through Friday, August 21.
Required application materials include: most recent official transcript, one (1) letter of reference, two (2) writing responses, and completed form with biographical data.
Thank you and please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have about the application or the 2009 CTA Presidential Fellowship.
Regards,
Anita S. Brooks
HR Special Programs Administrator
312-681-2225 (HR Hotline)
- Student Research Fellowship in Accessible Transportation
End date:1/30/2009
Please be advised the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is forwarding
you information to be disseminated about a Student Research Fellowship
Opportunity in Accessible Transportation for post-baccalaureate
students. Up to two project grants at $5,000 each will be awarded.
Key dates:
* Applications are due no later than 4:00p.m. EST on January 30,
2009; and
* Projects must be completed by August 31, 2009.
This venture is sponsored by the Easter Seals Project ACTION, which is
funded by FTA, in cooperation with the Council of University
Transportation Centers (CUTC).
The purpose of the project is to:
* Produce a project report on a topic of significance to public
transportation as it relates to accessibility or impact on people with
disabilities;
* Complete a research project using original or existing data and
prepare a manuscript, with an ESPA-selected co-author, to submit for
publication in transportation-related journals.
Encourage students to apply for this research opportunity! Forward this
email to other CUTC members.
Click on the link below to find out more details:
http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_projects_cutc - Student Research Fellowship in Accessible Transportation
End date:1/30/2009
ESPA/CUTC Student Research Fellowship in Accessible Transportation is
now available.
$5,000 stipend
In cooperation with the Council of University Transportation Centers,
ESPA is pleased to announce an opportunity for post-baccalaureate
students to contribute to this mission through research and development.
The fellowship:
* Awards of $5,000 for up to two project grants to trainees in
the CUTC network.
* Produce a project report on a topic of significance related to
public transportation as related to accessibility or impact on people
with disabilities.
* Complete a research project using original or existing data and
prepare a manuscript, with an ESPA selected co-author to submit for
publication in transportation related journals.
Two current, post-baccalaureate students enrolled in transportation or
related programs will be selected through a competitive application
process and awarded a $5,000 stipend to expand upon their interests as
they relate to customers with disabilities and accessible
transportation. Applicants have flexibility in their choice of topic but
will consider that the report must be prepared for submission to
academic journals or professional publications related to accessible
transportation. Timelines will be defined with each student and the
project must be completed by August 31, 2009. A panel of ESPA and CUTC
staff and faculty will make the final selection.
Attached are materials for your use and promotion:
* A short flyer announcement
* A web announcement for your use
* A 2009 project application
* The 2009 Student Research Fellowship Announcement
Please note these key dates:
* Applications are due January 30, 2009.
* Selections will completed in February.
* Projects must be completed by August 31, 2009.
A live link is available on the ESPA website:
http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_proje
cts_cutc
Please begin to promote this opportunity and feel free to contact me if
you have questions.
Ken Thompson
Coordinator, Technical and Information Services
Easter Seals Project ACTION
1425 K Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-347-3066
Fax: 202-737-7914
Accessible Community Transportation In Our Nation
Visit our website at: www.projectaction.org
<http://www.projectaction.org/> - Eno Transportation Foundation
End date:1/27/2009
Each year since 1992, the Eno Transportation Foundation has invited a small group of America’s top graduate students in transportation-related fields to spend a week in the Nation’s Capital to learn how transportation policies are developed. The 2009 Eno Leadership Development Conference will be held the week of May 11-14.
University and college faculty are asked to identify exceptionally promising master‘s and doctoral degree students who plan to pursue careers in transportation. Nominations are due by February 10, 2009.
In March, the Eno Foundation’s Board of Regents, a distinguished panel chaired by Professor Michael Meyer of the Georgia Institute of Technology, will review the submissions. The Regents will select nineteen “Eno Fellows,” who will come to Washington in mid-May to enjoy an intensive week of meetings with top Executive Branch and Congressional officials, industry executives, and non-profit leaders.
Beyond providing a terrific introduction to “how Washington works,” the Eno Leadership Development Conference is intended to stimulate and foster early professional development among the Fellows. After their week together, each class is welcomed into the network of dynamic alumni from all past Conferences and encouraged to participate in further career development activities offered by the Foundation.
All program expenses, including travel, lodging, and meals, are covered by the Eno Foundation, with assistance provided by many universities and transportation firms.
Please visit the Foundation website at www.enotrans.comto view the program brochure, nomination criteria, application instructions, and the 2008 Conference schedule.
If you would like to discuss the program, please contact Stephen Van Beek, Foundation President, at 202-879-4711 or svanbeek@enotrans.com.
The Eno Transportation Fellowship Conference is prestigious one week program in Washington, DC in May for 20 of the most promising transportation graduate students in the U.S. Each year UCLA is asked to nominate one outstanding student for this program, and we have had a student selected in almost every year of program's existence. Eno Fellows meet with many of the most important transportation officials in Washington, develop lifelong relationships with one another, and are widely viewed as representing the next generation of leaders in transportation scholarship and practice.
If you have completed at least one full year of graduate study at UCLA and would like to be considered for this program (more details are attached to this message) you should send Deborah Kim (d.kim@ucla.edu) the following information by Tuesday, January 27th:
1. A one-page letter of interest.
2. Your resume or curriculum vitae.
3. An unofficial copy of your UCLA transcript.
I'd strongly encourage you to apply; it's a terrific program. If you'd like to learn more about the Eno program, you can ask Douglas Houston, Andrew Mondschein, Eric Morris, Michael Smart, or Allison Yoh, all of whom were selected as Eno Fellows in past years.
Brian - 2009-2010 TORANG JAHAN FELLOWSHIP
End date:1/15/2009
About the Program:
The Torang Jahan Fellowship was established by UCLA alumna Ms. Torang Jahan (B.A., 1993), to “encourage students to write original and creative papers that will look into globalization from any aspect, and come up with ideas to change or make policies that in turn help the underdeveloped nations take advantage of globalization.” (Torang Jahan, May 2006). After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Psychology, Ms. Jahan started a successful business, Federal Research Center, Inc., specializing in research and information retrieval. Located in Glendale, California, the company provides information services throughout the United States and Canada. The fellowship recognizes Ms. Torang Jahan’s continued interest in the study of globalization and international issues.
Targeted fields:
Public Policy, Urban Planning, Social Welfare
Open to:
All students enrolled in UCLA School of Public Affairs. Priority will be given to entering students.
Citizenship:
No citizenship requirements.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must complete a concentration, specialization, or course of study with emphasis on topics related to globalization. Within this focus of study, the fellowship recipient must conduct research that will generate ideas and policy initiatives that will help less developed nations confront the challenges of globalization.
Stipend: $5000.00
Application and Selection process:
Deadline: Proposals are due Thursday, January 15, 2009
Please submit your application with the required documents to your department admissions officer:
Maciek Kolodziejczak (Public Policy): maciek@spa.ucla.edu
Lance Fooks (Social Welfare): fooks@spa.ucla.edu
Jennifer Crowe (Urban Planning): JCrowe@spa.ucla.edu
Interested applicants need to apply to their departments first, the departments will then recommend applicants for consideration to an evaluation committee of the Center for Globalization and Policy Research.
Interested applicants should submit the following documents to their department’s graduate advisor:
- a two-page statement about his/her proposed plan or study and/or research focus on globalization. The project must come up with ideas about policy initiatives that help less developed nations face up to the opportunities and challenges of globalization.
- a curriculum vitae/resume
Each Department will nominate up to two candidates for the fellowship. A faculty committee consisting of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (SPA) and the Director of the Center for Globalization and Policy Research will review the submissions and select the overall best proposal.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Nga Scott, Program Coordinator, Center for Globalization and Policy Research, UCLA School of Public Affairs, email: nscott@ucla.edu - 2009-2010 DR. EDWARD HILDEBRAND FELLOWSHIP FOR CANADIAN STUDIES
End date:1/15/2009
About the Program:
Established in 2001, the Canadian Studies Program at UCLA fosters a better understanding of Canadian society and its relationship with the United States.
The program’s ambition is to train a new breed of policy-makers knowledgeable about Canadian society and well-versed in Canada-U.S. relations and affairs. With their Canadian counterparts, these young professionals will make wise and thoughtful decisions for the sustainable and long-term development and well-being of the North American Community, whether these relate to our security, public health, the environment, or economic relations. The Edward Hildebrand Fellowship was made possible by an endowed gift of $500,000 from the estate of Dr. Edward Hildebrand to support graduate students pursuing a course of studies related to Canadian Studies.
Targeted fields:
Public Policy, Urban Planning, Social Welfare
Open to:
All students enrolled in UCLA School of Public Affairs. Priority will be given to entering students.
Citizenship:
No citizenship requirements.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must conduct research related to Canada, or Canada-U.S. relations/interests.
Open to a variety of fields including/ but not limited to: environment, economic development, immigration, trade, security, border, defense, transportation, cultural policy, health care, welfare system, ethnic minorities, North American integration.
Deadline for Submissions:
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Stipend: Awards are $2,500 to $5,000.
Documents to be submitted to the Department:
Interested applicants need to apply to their departments first, the departments will then recommend applicants for consideration by a schoolwide evaluation committee.
Interested applicants should submit the following documents to their department’s admissions officer:
- a one-page statement about his/her proposed (or current) research project on Canada, or Canada-US relations. This work must have a compelling policy application.
- a current unofficial transcript (for continuing students) / or GRE scores ( for entering students)
- Copies of letters of support
(for entering students: the same letters of recommendation that were submitted with their applications; for continuing students: a letter of support from the student’s faculty advisor or graduate student advisor)
- a curriculum vitae/resume
Please submit your application with the required documents to your department admissions officgraduate advisor:
Maciek Kolodziejczak (Public Policy): maciek@spa.ucla.edu
Lance Fooks (Social Welfare): fooks@spa.ucla.edu
Jennifer Crowe (Urban Planning): JCrowe@spa.ucla.edu
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Nga Scott
Program Coordinator
Canadian Studies Program at UCLA
Room 3250 Public Policy Building
UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research
Tel: (310) 825 8682; Email: nscott@ucla.edu - THE KATE NEAL KINLEY MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
End date:12/03/2008
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College of Fine and Applied Arts
www.faa.uiuc.edu
(Deadline December 3, 2008)
THE KATE NEAL KINLEY MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
2009-2010
Kate Neal Kinley possessed a keen interest in music and performance throughout
her life. As a young woman growing up in Ohio, she included music in her
educational pursuits. At the University of Illinois, she helped to found the
Alpha Chi Omega sorority in 1899, and served as an honorary member of the
Champaign Art Club. Active in University life during her husband David’s
service as President, she continued to support the arts
.
Upon her death in 1931, David Kinley created the Kate Neal Kinley Memorial
Fellowship to promote advanced study in the fine arts. This fellowship not only
reflected President Kinley’s earlier appointment as Dean of the College of
Literature and Arts, but more importantly, acknowledged Mrs. Kinley’s persistent
dedication to the arts on the University of Illinois campus. The first award was
made in 1932. Its continuance today is due to the Kinley’s original gift and to
the dedication of family members. The Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship is
partially funded by the John Robert Gregg Fund at Community Funds, Inc.
By authority of the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, the Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship Committee announces the seventy-eighth annual competition for the Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowships for 2009-2010.
Three major Fellowships will be awarded, one of approximately $20,000 in any field of music; one of approximately $20,000 in instrumental or vocal music, architectural design and history, art and design, theatre, or dance; and one of approximately $9,000 in art, architecture, dance, landscape architecture, theatre, or urban and regional planning.
The Fellowships are to be used by the recipients toward defraying the expenses of advanced study in America or abroad. Up to three additional Fellowships of lesser amounts may also be granted upon Committee recommendations. Currently, the Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship is partially funded by the John Robert Gregg Fund at Community Funds, Inc., and The New York Community Trust.
The Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship competition is open to graduates of the College of Fine and Applied Arts of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and to graduates of similar institutions of equal educational standing whose principal or major studies have been in one of the following fields: Architecture — Design or History; Art— all branches; Dance — Choreography, Performance, Performance/Choreography; Landscape Architecture — History, Culture and Heritage, Sustainable Design, or Design Theory and Practice; Music — all branches; Theatre — Acting, Design, Playwriting, or Theatre Research/History; Urban and Regional Planning — all branches. A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Art, Dance, Landscape Architecture, Music, Theatre, or Urban and Regional Planning is required. Although
there is no age limitation for applicants, with other factors being equal, preference will be given to applicants who are under twenty-five years of age.
Regulations Governing the Award
Each Fellowship is for one academic year of study in a program approved by the Committee. The place of study may be in America or abroad, in an approved educational institution, with an approved private teacher, or in independent study. Fellowship recipients must meet all entrance requirements of the proposed educational institution. Other grants, fellowships and part-time graduate assistantships may be held simultaneously with the Fellowship.
Selection is based upon the applicant’s high achievement in his/her major field of study or related cultural fields, as well as the character, merit and suitability of the program proposed by the applicant. Seriousness of purpose and good moral character will be considered as part of each application and will be included in the judgment of the Committee. The candidates who, in the opinion of the Committee, appear to possess the greatest promise and the greatest likelihood to benefit from the Fellowship will be recommended to the Chancellor and Provost at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as recipients. Group work is not eligible for submission. - ITS FELLOWSHIP MONEY
End date:11/21/2008
Some additional Transportation Fellowship money has recently become available through the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS). For those of you emphasizing transportation studies or who have a strong interest in transportation, please answer the following questions to be eligible to receive this award.
Continuing Students:
- What is your GPA?
- What transportation courses have you already taken?
- What grade(s) did you receive?
- What scholarship money (not loans) have you received this year already?
1st Year Students:
- Please email a letter stating your interest in transportation and why you would be a good applicant for this fellowship money.
- Please also list what scholarship money (not loans) you have received this year already.
Send responses in to John Mathews at mathewsj@ucla.edu. Please get your responses in by Friday, November 21st to be considered.
- TRB CONFERENCE AND FUNDING
End date:11/21/2008
Transportation, Energy, and Climate Change! Come to the TRB conference in January to listen to and discuss some of the major issues facing our world today.
From January 11th – 15th, the Transportation Research Board will hold its 88th annual meeting in Washington DC. More information can be found by visiting their website: http://trb.org/Meeting/. Advance Registration (for a discounted price) will end November 30th.
We at the Institute of Transportation Studies would like to encourage students to attend by offering additional funding for your trip. If you are going and would like to be considered for funding from ITS, please answer the following questions:
1. Are you presenting a paper or poster at the conference?
2. Will you be participating in the conference program in some other way? If so, how?
3. Have you received this travel award in the past?
4. Will your employer be paying any of your costs associated with attending the TRB conference? If so, how much?
5. Have you received and/or are you currently receiving an ITS fellowship?
6. What is your overall GPA in graduate studies at UCLA?
7. a. What is the number of graduate transportation courses taken, completed?
b. What are their titles?
c. Where did you take them?
d. What grades did you receive?
8. Are you a member of the Transportation Research Board? (Joining is easy and not very expensive for students.)
9. Are you emphasizing transportation in your graduate studies?
Please send responses in to mathewsj@ucla.edu by Friday, NOVEMBER 21st to be considered for this funding.
- CHRISTINE MIRZAYAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
End date:11/01/2008
CHRISTINE MIRZAYAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. 2009 SESSIONS
This Graduate Fellowship Program of the National Academiesconsisting of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Councilis designed to engage graduate science, engineering, medical, veterinary, business, public policy, and law students in the analytical process that informs the creation of national policy-making with a science/technology element. As a result, students develop basic skills essential to working in the world of science policy.
We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2009 sessions. The program will comprise two 12-week sessions:
Winter: January 12-April 3, 2009
Fall: September 9- November 25, 2009
Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral research within the last 5 years are eligible to apply. Candidates should submit an application and request that a mentor/adviser fill out a reference form. Both forms are available on the Web at < http://national-academies.org/policyfellows>.
The deadline for receipt of application material is November 1 for the winter program and June 1 for the fall program. Candidates may apply to both sessions concurrently.
Additional details about the program and a link to join the mailing list are available on the Web site. Questions should be directed to: policyfellows@nas.edu.
Below is a sampling of comments from alumni about the program's impact:
"This is an important career building opportunity for people interested in the scientific community outside academia. Even if you plan to pursue a traditional academic track, seeing science from a policy perspective is very enlightening. There is something valuable in this experience for first year grad students to recent PhD’s. Come with an open mind and expect to learn more than you bargained for."
"This program will open your mind to a world rarely envisioned from the confines of laboratory bench work. I learned an immeasurable amount about the policy and politics behind science and after the fellowship opens your mind, it opens career doors."
“Just a few weeks in the S&T policy world in DC substantially broadened my perspective on how I can use my engineering background to positively impact our society. I return to graduate school recharged about the value of advanced education, and more confident about my decisions to pursue studies that blend the boundaries of engineering and the humanities. I feel like I have much new knowledge and understanding to share with my fellow graduate students as well as my professors. No matter what field of study you are pursuing, there is no reason not to apply for a policy fellowship. By seeing the connections between your academic field and the public policy arena, you will find many new opportunities for future studies or careers. You will be enriched as a person, as a public citizen, and as a member of an academic community.”
“A really great experience for those from the ‘soft sciences’ who have an interest in S&T policy or if you’re trying to figure out what else you might want to do outside of academia. This was a great opportunity to bridge the gap and gain a new understanding and appreciation for how it all works, the people involved, and the profound difference it can make in the end (and all long the way).” - Women's Transportation Seminar/Los Angeles Chapter Scholarship Program
End date:10/03/2008
WTS is a national organization of transportation professionals with more than 3,000 members. The women and men who make up WTS are committed to excellence in the transportation industry. The organization provides a forum for the exchange of information, ideas and experiences; encourages the professional development of its members and promotes industry recognition of women in the field of transportation.
The Los Angeles Chapter of WTS is currently accepting applications for its Scholarship Program. We are pleased to offer the following six different scholarships totaling $20,000. Some winners of these scholarships will be forwarded on to WTS International to compete for international level scholarships.
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
First Place Undergraduate Ava Doner Memorial $5,000
Second Place Undergraduate $3,000
Third Place Undergraduate $2,000GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Myra L. Frank Graduate Memorial $5,000
Second Place Graduate $3,000
Third Place Graduate $2,000
Applicants must:
• be a woman with a GPA of 3.0 or higher for undergrad or 3.5 or higher for grad
• be currently enrolled in a degree program, and
• plan to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.The Los Angeles Chapter of WTS is pleased to announce two new scholarships in addition to the six previously announced.
1) WTS-LA Chapter has a new Professional Development Scholarship. A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a woman with at least 5 years experience working in the transportation field who is seeking professional development by participating in a certificate program or professional designation program, which does not lead to a gradate degree. These "life long learning" programs help to advance the woman's career and the transportation industry as a whole.
Applicants must:
• be a woman pursuing a career in a transportation-related field with at least 5 years work experience.
• be currently enrolled in a Certificate Program or Professional Designation Program, which would benefit her career in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics, marketing or business development, public relations, or in a field of environmental planning and science.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher (or equivalent)
2) AECOM has made a 10-year commitment for a $2,500 annual scholarship. The award will be selected from the pool of full time undergraduate and graduate scholarship applications.
Applications for the six undergraduate and graduate scholarships and the new scholarship sponsored by AECOM are due September 14th. Applications for the new Certificate Program scholarship are due on October 1st.
For more information and downloadable applications, please visit the Los Angeles Chapter scholarship web site link under http://wtsinternational.org/la.
We appreciate your assistance in spreading the word about this exciting opportunity. Please distribute this information to all your students and financial aid departments and post announcement on your websites. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the WTS Scholarship Co-chairs.
Sincerely,
Cynthia R. Sugimoto, P.E.
(310) 846-1764
wtslascholarsihips@gmail.com
WTS LA Scholarship Co-Chair
DetailsDeadline: Friday, September 14, 2007
posted 09.24.05
Deadline: 2007-09-14 00:00:00
Nomination Required? No - Ava Doner & Marylin J. Reese & Myra L. Frank Memorial Scholarships
End date:10/03/2008
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) Scholarship is now accepting applications. Scholarships range between $2,000 to $5,000 totalling $20,000.
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS First Place Undergraduate Ava Doner Memorial $5,000 Second Place Undergraduate Ava Doner Memorial $3,000 1st year Undergraduate Marylin J. Reese Memorial $2,000 2nd year Undergraduate Marylin J. Reese Memorial $2,000 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS First Place Graduate Myra L. Frank Memorial $5,000 Second Place Graduate Myra L. Frank Memorial $3,000 The Los Angeles Chapter of WTS is currently accepting applications for its Scholarship Program for women. We are pleased to offer six different scholarships totaling $20,000. Some winners of these scholarships will be forwarded on to WTS International to compete for international level scholarships.
Applicants must:
- be a woman with a GPA of 3.0 or higher for undergrad or 3.5 or higher for grad;
- be currently enrolled in a degree program;
- plan to pursue a career in a transportation-related field; and
- be enrolled in a school in Los Angeles County or have residency in Los Angeles County.
For more information and downloadable applications, please visit the Los Angeles Chapter scholarship web site link under http://wtsinternational.org/la.
or http://www.wtsinternational.org/Chapters.aspx?ID=6728
The submission deadline is Friday, October 3, 2008. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the WTS Scholarship Co-chairs, Melissa de la Peña or Karineh Gregorian at wtslascholarships@gmail.com.
- BRITISH COUNCIL, MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS
End date:10/02/2008
BRITISH COUNCIL, MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS
Targeted Fields
Open to all fields. Encourage applications in business and applied studies.Open To
Prospective/Current Graduate Students.Citizenship
Open only to U.S. citizens.Eligibility Requirements
Must hold a first degree (at the time they take up their Scholarship) from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7. To qualify for awards tenable from October 2008, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2005. Student must apply through Alison Snyder in A311 Murphy Hall by campus deadline.Stipend
Award covers university fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States.Deadline
10/2/2007 Campus Deadline. 10/5/2007 - Official Application DeadlineProgram Description
At least 40 scholarships for two years of study leading to the award of a British university degree. Can attend any university in the United Kingdom. Must be endorsed by UCLA.For More Information
British Consulate-General11766 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1200Los Angeles, CA 90025-6538
UCLA Contact: Alison Snyder, A311 Murphy Hall
(310) 996-3028
Losangeles@marshallscholarship.org
www.marshallscholarship.org/ - The Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship In Entrepreneurship Research
End date:8/11/2008
THE EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION
THE KAUFFMAN JUNIOR FACULTY FELLOWSHIP IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is pleased to announce the Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship Research. This annual program recognizes junior faculty who are beginning to establish a record of scholarship and exhibit the potential to make significant contributions to the body of research in the field of Entrepreneurship. The Kauffman Foundation will award up to five fellowships to junior faculty members from universities across the United States. Each Fellow's university will receive a grant of $50,000 over two years to support the research activities of the Fellow.
DESCRIPTION/QUALIFICATIONS:
This program will help launch a cohort of world-class scholars into this young and exciting field, thus laying a foundation for future scientific advancement. The research produced by these fine scholars will be translated into knowledge with application for policy makers, educators, service providers, and entrepreneurs. This Fellowship is open to tenured or tenure track junior faculty members at accredited U.S. universities who received a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree on or after September 1, 2002.
APPLICATIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION:
Information on the 2008-2009 Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship program is now available online at:
http://www.kauffman.org/kjff/
Nominations will be accepted online from now until 5:30 PM Pacific Time on August 11, 2008. Questions should be directed to:
Email: kjff@kauffman.org - National Park Foundation Transportation Scholars Program
End date:3/21/2008
The Eno Transportation Foundation is pleased to manage recruitment for the National Park Foundation Transportation Scholars Program. This initiative, made possible by the Ford Motor Company Fund, offers transportation professionals and students in transportation-related disciplines exceptional opportunities to live and work in America's National Parks.
Transportation Scholars join National Park Service staff in addressing transportation challenges that affect the experience of millions of visitors each year and impact upon precious national and cultural resources.
We are now accepting applications for assignments to begin in late spring/early summer. The deadline is March 21, 2008. Application materials and detailed information about the program are available at www.enotrans.com.
Poster available for download here:http://www.enotrans.com/Programs/NPS/Poster.pdf
Janet B. Abrams
Vice President & COO
Eno Transportation Foundation
1634 Eye Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 879-4718
janet.abrams@enotrans.com - Executive Fellowship Program, The Port of Long Beach
End date:3/03/2008
The Port
The Port of Long Beach is one of the world’s busiest seaports and is a leading gateway for international trade. Founded in 1911, it has grown to more than 3,200 acres and is credited with moving over $100 billion in trade in 2006. The Port of Long Beach is the second busiest container port in the United States. If combined with its next-door neighbor, the Port of Los Angeles, the San Pedro Bay port complex would rank among the busiest container ports in the world. East Asian trade accounts for more than 90 percent of Long Beach shipments with the top trading partners being China/Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, and Mexico.
The Port of Long Beach, also referred to as the City of Long Beach Harbor Department, is governed by the Board of Harbor Commissioners. The Port’s Executive Director is appointed by the Commission and is responsible for overall Port activities. The Executive Director is supported by a Deputy Executive Director and four Managing Directors: one each for Finance and Support Services; Trade Relations and Port Operations; Engineering; and Environmental Affairs and Planning. The Port employs approximately
350 staff members and generates annual operating revenues in excess of $500 million.
The Port of Long Beach is a landlord port that leases and acquires property for port development. Port revenues are reinvested in new facilities and port-related improvements, and capital expenditures
are expected to total more than $1.6 billion over the next five years. The Port is supported by its own revenues and is not funded by taxes or the City’s General Fund.
To learn more about the Port of Long Beach, visit our website at: www.polb.com.
The Executive Fellowship Program
The Port’s Executive Fellowship Program offers the unique opportunity to work in the Executive Office of the second busiest container port in the United States for a period of one year. This management
apprenticeship is open to all candidates who will have earned a Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field by June 2008.
Cross-functional Experience
The Executive Fellow will learn about the many complexities of the international goods movement industry and the challenges involved with managing a large municipal enterprise fund by working on projects in different functional areas of the Port. Over the duration of the program, the Executive Fellow
will gain operational experience in such areas as strategic planning and performance management, budgeting, port security and business continuity planning, environmental management, information
technology, and international trade. He or she may also interact with management and staff from other organizations, including domestic and international businesses, surrounding cities and counties,
and local, state, and federal agencies.
Access to Executive Management
The Executive Fellow will work directly with the Port’s executive and senior management team, and will be involved in the highest level of organizational decision making. Expectations and workload demands are therefore quite rigorous. The selected candidate will attend Harbor Commission and executive staff meetings, take part in high-level discussions throughout the one-year appointment, and attend certain local and regional conferences and workshops related to the functional areas in which they work, all while managing project-specific responsibilities.
Priority Projects
Under supervision, the Executive Fellow will have the opportunity to assert his or her leadership skills by taking a leading role in many of the projects to which he or she is assigned. The Executive Fellow is considered an integral part of the Port’s management team and is given project manager or coordinator responsibilities for numerous high-priority projects in order to prepare him or her for future management responsibilities.
Career Advancement
The Executive Fellowship Program is designed to jumpstart a career into public sector management by providing the opportunity and support required to gain highly sought-after experience and easily transferable skills. The Executive Fellow will also have the opportunity to gain valuable exposure and develop relationships with management and staff throughout the City. After completing the one year program, the selected candidate will be well prepared to compete for permanent positions
both at the Port and in other departments within the City, if so desired.
Ideal Candidate
This is a highly competitive recruitment, with only one Port Executive Fellow selected to participate in the program each year. The ideal candidate will demonstrate his or her commitment to leadership and public service by holding a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a closely related field of study. Strong leadership, communication, and administrative
skills, as well as relevant short- and long-term career goals, must also be demonstrated in the application and interview process. Due to the nature of the program, prior management/supervisory
experience is not required.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary for the Executive Fellow is $45,000-$50,000. The starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications. This position includes a full benefits package.
Application and Recruitment Schedule
The closing date for this recruitment is March 3, 2008. To be considered for this opportunity, please send a complete application packet to the Human Resources Division at humanresources@polb.com. Application packets must include the following:
1) Current resume
2) Cover letter detailing your interest in this position
3) Salary history
4) Three professional references
5) Responses to the following three questions; responses should be no more than one page per question:
*How will working as an Executive Fellow at the Port of Long Beach assist you in meeting your short- and long-term career goals?
*What qualities do you possess that will make you a valuable addition to the Port team and what do you consider to be the three most significant achievements of your personal and/or professional life to this point?
*What is the most complex analytical project that you have completed, either as a student or as a professional? Please describe the scope of the analysis, your specific role, when and where the analysis was completed, outcomes of the analysis, and lessons learned. Please also discuss how you feel this analysis has prepared you for the Executive Fellowship Program.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 590-4129. Incomplete applications or those that clearly do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. Following the filing deadline, all applications will be reviewed to determine the most qualified applicants. Depending on the applicant pool, the most qualified applicants will be interviewed by the Port, with an appointment scheduled upon completion of a thorough reference and background check.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Eisenhower Graduate Transportation Fellowship Program, Department of Transportation
End date:2/16/2008
Deadline: 2/16/2008
Description : Opportunity for students to conduct research related to transportation at a Department of Transportation facility. Fellowships for Master's candidates awards are for up to two years and for doctoral candidates awards are for up to three years. Awards range from 3 to 12 months in duration.
Award Amount Includes a monthly stipend of $1,700 for master’s students and $2,000 for doctoral students, plus tuition and travel allowance.
Disciplines: Physical Sciences. School of Engineering. Open to transportation related fields.
Academic Level: Prospective/Current Graduate Student.
Citizenship: No citizenship requirements.
Requirements: Must be enrolled at a U.S. institution and plan to enter the transportation profession after completing education. Open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Requires a faculty mentor willing to provide academic supervision.
Award Type: Fellowship/Grant
Contact:
Ms. Gwen Sutton
Program Manager
Universities & Grants Programs
National Highway Institute, HNHI-30
4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 235-0538
www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov
transportationedu@dot.gov
www.fhwa.dot.gov/opd/universitygrants.htm - Ethel O. Gardner P.E.O. Scholarship
End date:2/10/2008
Purpose: For California women
Field of study: Unspecified
Type: Undergraduate / Graduate
Eligibility: California resident, must have 2 years college, be attending an accredited college or university.
Selection criteria: Outstanding scholastic, character and activities record and a financial need.
Award Amount: Varies annually (range of $500 - $1,500 in 2006)
Number of Awards: Varies annually (51 awards in 2006) Timeline: Request an application in Fall of the year (beginning September 1, and no later than February 1st.) Completed applications must be postmarked no later than February 10th.Additional Information
Request an application Packet - Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program
End date:2/01/2008
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation invites applications from highly talented graduate students in New England and California for Switzer Environmental Fellowships for the academic year 2008-2009. The award amount is $15,000. Twenty fellowships will be awarded to assist graduate students in a broad range of environmental science and related fields. Please note that nominations will not be required this year, but only completed and qualified applications will be considered.
Deadline for Applications: February 1, 2008
The Switzer Fellowship Program
For over twenty years, the Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation has sponsored fellowships for environmental graduate students in New England and California. Each Fellowship award is $15,000 and represents an extraordinary opportunity for a few, select students. This year we will be selecting the twenty-second class of Switzer Fellows since the program was founded in 1986.
The Switzer Environmental Fellowship awards are extremely competitive. Twenty Fellowships are awarded each year to students who are enrolled in graduate programs at accredited institutions in the six New England states and California. Ten Fellowships are awarded in New England, and ten in California. We typically receive well over 100 applications for the ten Fellowships in each region. A full description of our program is found on our website.
The goal of the Switzer Foundation is to identify and nurture those individuals who have the ability and determination to make a significant and early impact on environmental quality. In addition to receiving financial assistance, Switzer Fellows become part of an alumni network (the Switzer Fellowship Network) of over 450 environmental professionals and past Fellows dedicated to environmental protection and improvement. The Switzer Fellowship Network is a highly respected resource locally, nationally and internationally for non-profit organizations, government agencies, and other entities. Bolstered by the Foundation’s long-term support, Switzer Fellows are using their expertise in natural and social sciences, business, law, and policy fields to sustain, restore, and steward our life support systems and create sustainable communities. In addition to the Fellowship award, Switzer Fellows gain access to other Switzer Foundation grant programs designed to advance their career development.
Candidate ProfileCandidates for the Fellowship should demonstrate leadership potential, be able to clearly communicate their objectives for applying their technical or professional expertise to environmental issues after graduation and convey a clarity and sense of purpose about their work. Candidates for the Switzer Fellowship are chosen not only for their excellence in academic and scientific work, but also on their true dedication to aggressively pursue practical solutions to environmental problems. The Fellowships are not restricted to a specific field, but a good foundation in basic sciences is considered a plus. Past Fellows have studied in a range of fields including environmental law, public policy, natural resources management, architecture, business and journalism as well as in more traditional sciences of chemistry, biology and engineering. More detailed information about the Switzer Foundation, the Environmental Fellowship Program, and the network of Switzer Fellows can be found at the Switzer website at www.switzernetwork.org.
The Switzer Foundation is interested in applications from both terminal Master’s degree students and doctoral students. Master’s students who are likely to continue in a doctoral program should not apply until the doctoral stage. To be eligible, PhD students must have completed at least two years of study as of May, 2008 or have passed their qualifying exams by May 1, 2008.
As always, we seek applications from a diverse cross section of graduate schools and programs and student backgrounds. This year we are expanding our effort in southern California, in recognition of the region’s significant environmental challenges and the need to strengthen environmental leadership there.
How to Apply
Complete application guidelines, instructions, and forms are available on the Switzer Foundation website: http://www.switzernetwork.org/fellowship-guidelines.html.
If you have any questions, please contact Foundation staff by phone at 207-338-5654 or by e-mail as follows:
Lissa Widoff, Executive Director lissa@switzernetwork.org
Erin Lloyd, Program Officer erin@switzernetwork.org
Don Brackett, Administrative
Officer don@switzernetwork.org - UCTC Request for Proposals
End date:7/15/2007
The University of California Transportation Center funds faculty research on surface transportation topics relevant to the Center’s theme, Transportation Systems Analysis and Policy. Any faculty member in the University of California system may apply for a research grant. PROPOSALS FOR 2007-8 WILL BE DUE JULY 15, 2007.
SPECIAL NOTE: Caltrans has asked UCTC to look for researchers interested in investigating the following topics:
• Development of Research Themes in California Historical Archaeology
• Evaluating the Emissions from Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment
• Validation of Wet Pavement Factors for Safety Analysis
UCTC will give special consideration to proposals on these topics.
Researchers who are interested in submitting such a proposal should contact UCTC Director Elizabeth Deakin for further details on the Caltrans request.
Awards are made on a competitive, peer-reviewed basis and are announced each May. Successful applicants receive one-year grants, with funding provided in the fall term. Longer-term research can be funded by applying for follow-on grants; however, each annual grant must produce a useful product.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) provides information on proposal content and grant requirements. The RFP is available in HTML and PDF formats. IMPORTANT NOTE: Faculty must download the budget spreadsheet here. Budgets must be submitted using this format. (NOTE: if your system asks you for a password when downloading the budget sheet, simply press cancel).If you have any problems with downloading the RFP or the budget spreadsheet, email edeakin@berkeley.edu
Please note: Faculty members seeking funding for dissertation students also should refer to the Dissertation Grants link off the main UCTC home page.
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