The awards are for appointments of one semester, and should fall within the 2001-02 academic year. Although proposals submitted in response to this announcement may address any aspect of survey methodology, priority will be given to basic research proposals that are interdisciplinary in nature, have broad implications for the field in general, and have the greatest potential for creating fundamental knowledge of value to the Federal Statistical System. Potential topics for consideration include basic research on survey measurement issues, data collection procedures, technological issues related to survey design, methods for small area estimation, and statistical approaches for the analysis of survey data. The next deadline for the three grants listed below is Oct. 15. The Conference Support Program provides supplemental funding for the planning and implementation of national and international conferences in order to enhance the research and creative environment at USF and to bring prestige and recognition to the University and the State of Florida.
Public health is listed as one of the potential topic areas.
In the 2000-2001 academic year, students may apply for the COPH Student Research Scholarship during either the Fall or the Spring semester. Students must submit their papers to faculty sponsors or to the person designated at their school by January 26, 2001. Schools should forward their selection for best single discipline paper and best interdisciplinary paper to the appropriate participating professional association by February 6, 2001. There are two categories - single discipline and interdisciplinary. The winning entry from each category from each professional school can be entered into the national competion.