College of St. Scholastica Institute on Aging and Social Work Call for Applications
Nationally recognized experts Barbara Berkman and Chandra Mehotra in research methodology lead a training institute specifically designed for social work faculty who received their doctoral degree at least three years ago in any area of social work.
Deadline for applications is April 1, 2010.
Food, lodging, and travel support will be provided to the 15 applicants selected to participate in the program.
Requirements
The applicant must have a doctoral degree in any area of social work or related field.
Preference will be given to applicants who hold a tenure track appointment and have conducted limited aging research.
The applicant must provide a letter of support from his/her dean indicating: (a) what institutional support will be provided to make a program of aging research possible; (b) how the conduct of aging research fits with the strategic plans of the institution; and (c) how research efforts begun at the institute will be sustained. Additional letters of support are also welcome.
Completed application, curriculum vitae, and support letter(s) must be submitted by April 1, 2010.
We are especially interested in promoting diversity among program participants and encourage minority faculty members to apply.
For details and application materials, please contact the director via e-mail or write to the following address:
Chandra M. Mehrotra, Ph.D., Director
Research Training Institute
The College of St. Scholastica
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811
Email: cmehrotr@css.edu
Phone: (218) 723-6161
Fax: (218) 723-5912
