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National Conference for Undergraduate Research - This organization has funding for the NCUR/Lancy Initiative, the goal of which is to provide summer research stipends for students in a wide range of academic disciplines. Details are available on the web site, or contact Tom Werner, Director, NCUR/Lancy Initiative wernert@union.edu.
Research Experience for Undergraduates Program - offers an opportunity for students to acquire advanced research skills and hands-on experience at the University of Texas, Austin. June 2-August 11, 2004. Tuition for 3 hour course, meals, lodging, travel allowance, @2500 stipend. Contact Lynda Gonzales, Program Coordinator, Population Research Center, Main 1800, UT, Austin 78712. lyndag@prc.utexas.edu
Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan - a highly respected research institute that holds various short courses on methodology during the summer months. Email: summers@isr.umich.edu.
University of North Texas Dept. of Anthropology - A grant from National Science Foundation provides a 10 week intensive program teaching social science research methods to students who are members of groups typically underrepresented on college campuses, including ethnic minorities and first generation college students. All expenses paid, including housing and stipend of approximately $3300 for the 10 weeks. Email: dhenry@scs.unt.edu. Doug Henry.
37th Essex Summer School in Data Analysis and Collection - July 10-August 20, 2004. England. A six week session of over 60 courses on several different aspects of social science methodology, including recent advances in social science theory. There are also a number of one week courses. Email: sumsch@essex.ac.uk. Dr. Elinor Scarbrough.
Homeland Security Undergraduate
Scholarships for Rising Juniors - Awards for students interested
in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied
to the DHS mission. Areas of study include: physical, biological, social
and behavioral sciences. U.S. citizen, GPA 3.3, Junior in Fall '04. Stipend
of $1000 a month for 9 months; full tuition and fees; for two years. Off
campus internship at DHS designated facility required. Application deadline
February 19, 2004. Email: cur@cur.org JoAnne Connolly-Reiche, Administrative
Director.