UChicago Provost's Career Enhancement Postdoctoral Scholarship

As part of an effort to promote a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences among its faculty as set forth in the University of Chicago Diversity Statement, the University of Chicago invites nominations and applications for the Provost’s Career Enhancement Postdoctoral Scholarship (PCEPS).

This year the Office of the Provost will award two 2-year postdoctoral scholarships to promising junior scholars in all fields. Candidates must have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or foreign equivalent) before the scholarship start date, and must be no more than three years beyond receiving that degree. Individuals currently holding a postdoctoral or faculty position at the University of Chicago are not eligible.

Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, scholarly promise, potential to add to the diversity of the University community, and the likelihood that the individual may become a qualified and competitive candidate for a faculty position at the University of Chicago upon the completion of the Scholarship. Each cohort of PCEPS holders will include at least one scholar whose research furthers the mission of the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture.

In addition to pursuing their research, Scholars will teach one quarter-long course in their field for each year in which they hold a postdoctoral scholarship.

Application Information:

Individuals may become candidates by completing an application on this site. Any member of the University of Chicago faculty may nominate a candidate who then must apply to the program. 

Although a University of Chicago nomination will be considered one of the three required recommendations for that applicant, a nomination or recommendation by a member of the University of Chicago faculty is not required.  Faculty members at other institutions should encourage promising candidates to apply directly using this site, and may provide a recommendation on behalf of the candidate.

Applications and nominations will be accepted September 1, 2012 through November 1, 2012.

Graduate Student and Postdoc Fellowships and Publication Opportunities

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students

Description:

The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) 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 of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI. Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience. Please see  http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadership-initiatives/hearst for more information.

Application Information:

The deadline for applying is March 15.

Sentience Literary and Arts Journal

Description:

After a one year hiatus, the Pritzker School of Medicine is once again calling for writing, art, graphic design, music, and any other forms of art that we can proudly display in the 2011 edition of the Sentience Arts Journal! Electronic copies can be emailed to pritzker.sentience@gmail; this address can also be used to ask any questions about submissions. Our website can be viewed (along with the 2009 edition of the magazine) at http://sentience.uchicago.edu/. Thanks for your interest, and we hope to see a variety of submissions from graduate students of many different backgrounds!

Submission Information:

The deadline for submissions is April 1st.



Harper Dissertation Fellowships

Description:

Harper Fellows are nominated by their academic division (Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Divinity School, Humanities and Social Sciences), and provide tuition and stipend support for students completing their dissertation in the next year. If you are interested in being nominated, please speak to your Dean of Students

Application Information:

The application deadlines are in April. The exact date varies by division.

Graduate Fellowships & Postdoc Postings for STEM Fields

Description:

With a variety of deadlines and programs, Pathways to Science offers many opportunities for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields to apply for financial support, including summer research funding: http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.asp.

For postdocs, see: http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Postdocs_portal.asp.

Application Information:

Deadline varies, see site for details.



NASA Fellowships, Internships, and Grants for Grad Students

Description:

Opportunities for both US citizens and international students. http://intern.nasa.gov

Application Information

Deadline varies, see site for details.

Graduate Student and Postdoc Fellowships and Publication Opportunities

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students


Description:

The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) 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 of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI. Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience. Fo more information, visit: http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadership-initiatives/hearst

Eligibility:

Undergraduate and graduate students of color

Application Information:

Deadline: Tuesday, March 15.



Sentience Literary and Arts Journal

Description:

After a one year hiatus, the Pritzker School of Medicine is once again calling for writing, art, graphic design, music, and any other forms of art that we can proudly display in the 2011 edition of the Sentience Arts Journal! Electronic copies can be emailed to pritzker.sentience@gmail; this address can also be used to ask any questions about submissions. Our website can be viewed (along with the 2009 edition of the magazine) at http://sentience.uchicago.edu/. Thanks for your interest, and we hope to see a variety of submissions from graduate students of many different backgrounds!

Application Information:

Deadline: April 1.



Harper Dissertation Fellowships

Description: Harper Fellows are nominated by their academic division (Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Divinity School, Humanities and Social Sciences), and provide tuition and stipend support for students completing their dissertation in the next year. If you are interested in being nominated, please speak to your Dean of Students.

Deadline(s): April, varies by division



Pathways to Science

Description:

With a variety of deadlines and programs, Pathways to Science offers many opportunities for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields to apply for financial support, including summer research funding: http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.asp. For postdoc information, see: http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Postdocs_portal.asp.

Eligibility:

Graduate students and postdocs.

Application Information:

Varies - see site for details.



NASA fellowships, Internships and Grants

Description:

Opportunities for both US citizens and international students. Please see  http://intern.nasa.gov for more information.

Eligibility:

Graduate students

Application Information:

Varies - see site for details.