The applicant must be willing to make a commitment to conducting research on violence, working with a Consortium member. The application should include an endorsement from the Consortium member which includes a commitment to provide appropriate institutional resources to support the fellow's training. Awards vary from one to three years, contingent on performance and on a continuing commitment to training in research on violence. Members of racial and ethnic minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The deadline for receipt of your completed application packet is February 1, 1999.
Trainees work under the mentorship of two Consortium members, each from a different discipline.
Through multi-disciplinary training, fellows gain exposure to different theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of violence. Qualified applicants must hold a doctorate in a relevant field or be assured of obtaining their degree before the start of the fellowship on September 1. Applicants must be strongly motivated and committed to pursue advanced training in some aspect of violence research. Excellent communication and analytic skills are required. The deadline for receipt of your completed application packet is February 1, 1999.