USA : 4 PhD Students in University of Iowa

Institution/ Organization: University of Iowa 
Department: FLARE/SLA PhD (interdisciplinary program) 
Web Address: http://international.uiowa.edu/centers/flare/ 

Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2010 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Teaching

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition 
Language Program Direction, CALL 

Description:

Teaching Assistantships Available for Students Interested in PhD in Second Language Acquisition

The PhD program in Second Language Acquisition at the University of Iowa solicits applications for 4 positions beginning fall 2010 for graduate students interested in obtaining a PhD in SLA with focus on Linguistics, Language Program Direction, or Technology/CALL. Students interested in the PhD must have completed the MA in an appropriate field (e.g., Linguistics, Foreign Language Education). Admission is for the fall semester and students are admitted on a full-time basis only. The PhD in SLA offered by this interdisciplinary program focuses on languages other than English.

Areas of Specialization:

SLA with specialization in linguistics: Students in this specialization area are 
interested in studying areas of formal linguistics (e.g., syntax, phonology, 
morphology) and/or applied linguistics issues related to their particular second language (L2) focus. Sample student projects and foci within this area of SLA include topics such as the acquisition of the syntactic structures and/or phonological features of an L2, generative and cognitive approaches to explain acquisition. For more research projects see http://www.uiowa.edu/~slalab/

SLA with specialization in language program direction: Students opting for this specialization area are interested in issues where SLA and L2 pedagogy converge. Some examples of areas of interest in this track include issues related to L2 acquisition in the classroom context, language acquisition in the study abroad context, SLA research related to one of the four skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), and the acquisition of pragmatic competence.

SLA with specialization in technology: The third specialization area focuses on the many aspects of technology and how it facilitates second language acquisition. Students who specialize in technology might take courses that focus on design issues, the use of multimedia and L2 learning, web-based learning and its effect on acquisition, developing software or multimedia modules tailored to a specific L2.

For PhD students, support for the academic year will be at least $16,580 (for a half-time assistantship/ 20 hrs. per week). All students with financial support receive tuition fellowships which cover tuition (based on enrollment of 9 hours). To ensure consideration for these awards, applications should be submitted no later than January 15. Notification of awards is made by April 15.

For further information, contact Judith Liskin-Gasparro (see contact information below). 

Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Ms. Elena Osinsky 
The University of Iowa, FLARE 
1111 University Capitol Center 
Iowa City IA 52242 
USA 

Web Address for Applications:http://international.uiowa.edu/centers/flare/prospective-students/admissions.asp 

Contact Information: 
Dr. Judith Liskin-Gasparro 
judith-liskin- gasparro@ uiowa.edu 
Phone:319-335- 2248 
Fax:319-335- 2990 
 

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USA: Fellowships in Sustainability

USA: Fellowships in Sustainability Science Harvard University's Center for International Development

The Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University's Center for International Development invites applications for resident fellowships in sustainability science for the University's academic year beginning in September 2010. The fellowship competition is open to advanced doctoral and post-doctoral students, and to mid-career professionals engaged in research or practice to facilitate the design,

implementation, and evaluation of effective interventions that promote sustainable development.

Due date for applications: December 1, 2009

Applicants should describe how their work would contribute to "sustainability science," the emerging field of use-inspired research seeking understanding of the interactions between human and environmental systems as well as the application of such knowledge to sustainability challenges relating to advancing development of agriculture, habitation, energy and materials, health and water while conserving the earth's life support systems. This year we will give some preference to applicants who address the challenges related to meeting human needs for water or food/agriculture/ land use in the context of sustainable development.

Applications are due December 1, 2009.

In addition to general funds available to support this fellowship offering, special funding for the Giorgio Ruffolo Fellowships in Sustainability Science is available to support citizens of Italy or developing countries who are therefore especially encouraged to apply. The Sustainability Science Program is directed by Professors William Clark and Michael Kremer, and Nancy Dickson. For more information on the fellowships application process see http://www.cid.harvard.edu/sustsci/fellowship.

Please give the reference of CareerSetup in your application when applying for this opportunity!

WARA Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Competition 2010

Applications are invited from graduate students for the WARA Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, for research in West Africa during the summer of 2010.
Awardees will conduct research for a 2 to 3 month period in order to 1) prepare a doctoral research proposal; or 2) carry out research related to the completion of another terminal degree program (e.g. MFA or MPH). Funded through the bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. State Department, this competition is open to U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled in graduate programs at institutions of higher education in the United States. It is advisable that applicants be conversant in an African language spoken where they will be conducting research. Priority will be given to applicants who are at the predissertation stage, that is, who will be returning to their institution to complete course work, exams, etc. before
beginning their fieldwork.
Each fellowship will provide round trip travel to a West African country and a stipend of up to $3,000. The West African Research Center (WARC) in Dakar, Senegal may assist with academic contacts and affiliations and recommendations for lodging in the country chosen by the fellow.


A complete application must include the following (one original and three copies of all material s—4 sets total, except for letters of reference):

• A WARA grant application cover sheet (downloadable from the WARA website)
• A 50-80 word abstract of the proposed research project, beginning with a clear statement of purpose
• An essay (6 double-spaced pages maximum) describing the concept, methodology and significance of the proposed research project to the applicant's academic field, and how this research contributes to the mission of WARA. This should be presented in a language understandable to non-specialist readers.
• A one-page bibliography relevant to the proposal may also be attached
• An itemized budget including costs for
• Housing
• Food
• Travel
• Equipment
• Printing/photocopying
• Institutional affiliation fees
• Name and email address of faculty who will help facilitate your research
• Three (3) letters of reference by professors (to be included in the application packet in envelopes sealed and signed by the referee). Letters of reference sent separately will not be considered.
• Curriculum vitae
• Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts (copies of official ones are acceptable)

An excellent source of suggestions for preparing your application can be found on the SSRC website at
http://fellowships.ssrc.org/art_of_writing_proposals/


ALL MATERIALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 2, 2010.

Please direct inquiries and submit applications to:
WARA
African Studies Center, Boston University
270 Bay State Road, Boston MA 02215
Tel: 617-353-8902
Fax: 617-353-4975
Email: wara@bu.edu