University of Iowa Offers R.E.A.C.H Program for Young Adults with Multiple Learning and Cognitive Disabilities
Added: August 14, 2007
The University of Iowa is proud to offer the R.E.A.C.H Program, specifically designed to meet the needs of young adults with multiple learning and cognitive disabilities.
Students can be empowered to live full and meaningful lives. This program enriches the abilities and skills necessary for individuals to become productive, independent, and fully participating adults in their communities.
Access to institutions of higher learning provides students the opportunity to pass through the barriers of income, ethnicity, or disability and enjoy the benefits of college life. These opportunities are fundamental to achieving one’s dreams and becoming a full participant in today’s society.
Full inclusion in all campus community activities is the hallmark and philosophy of the R.E.A.C.H Program. Through instruction and support in all aspects of students’ lives, R.E.A.C.H creates an environment fostering autonomy and independence.
R.E.A.C.H has been developed as a two year, post-secondary education program located on the campus of The University of Iowa. Education focuses on academic skill building; community life skills, socialization, and independent living skills development; and career preparation and development. Learning experiences include small group class instruction, living in University residence halls, and working at job sites with mentoring from job coaches. All students will have a plan tailored to meet individual needs and goals. Support services will be in place to insure student success in all they do.
Web-Based Learning Module Related To Genetic Awareness
Added: July 16, 2007
The Virginia LEND Program in collaboration with Instructional Technology in the School of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University have developed a web-based learning module related to genetic awareness. Recent research and advances in genetics, such as the Human Genome Project, have increased knowledge of the role genetics plays in genetic syndromes associated with a variety of disabilities, as well as the role of genetics in common diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer disease. In order to provide children, adults and families with information about their health it is important for all health care providers to have an appreciation for the role of genetics in health and disease, to have knowledge of credible resources related to genetics, and to know when to make a referral to a geneticist or genetic counselor. The purpose of this module is to increase genetic awareness of health care professionals from a variety of disciplines, provide educational resources and give examples of cases where genetics referrals can make a difference.
The module is interactive with three cases in which the learner reaches different outcomes based on their decision path. It has been field tested and evaluated by a variety of health care providers and graduate students. It may be integrated as part of a lecture or course, given as a learning activity, or provided as a resource. To access the module, go to: http://www.medschool.vcu.edu/ofid/id/genetics/. The module may be used for educational purposes provided proper credit is given to the authors and funding source.
Support for the project is provided through a grant from the Association of University Centers on Disabilities with funding from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration (Grant # AUCDGC04-11).
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Knowledge Path
Added: June 25, 2007
The MCH Library released a new edition of Knowledge Path: Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention. This electronic guide presents a selection of current, high-quality resources that measure, document, and monitor the problem; identify risk and protective factors; and report on promising intervention strategies. The knowledge path is intended for use by health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and others who are interested in tracking information on this topic. Separate sections identify resources for families and schools. View the path online at http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_adolpreg.html. Knowledge paths on other maternal and child health topics are available at http://mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/index.html.
December 2006 MCHB-AUCD LEND Genetics Meeting Report Now Available
Added: May 21, 2007
The report of the December 2006 MCHB-AUCD LEND Genetics Meeting is now available. The facilitator for the meeting, Ann Cox, worked very hard on the report. You can download the report only, the appendices only or the report and appendices combined in one document.
If you have any questions or suggestions about the document(s), please contact Laura Kavanagh or Denise Sofka at (301) 443-2190.
The MCH Library released a new edition of Knowledge Path: Asthma in Children and Adolescents.
Added: March 29, 2007
Special thanks to Elizabeth Woods, MD, MPH who is the Principal Investigator of an Asthma Access to Care Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children grant and Director of Research for the Children's Hospital Boston LEAH program. She and her colleague, Beth Klements, MS, APRN, BC, reviewed the path and provided very helpful comments and suggestions for its improvement.
This electronic guide presents a selection of current, high-quality resources about asthma in children and adolescents and the impact of asthma on homes, schools, and communities. The knowledge path also identifies tools for staying abreast of new developments in pediatric asthma research. Separate sections identify asthma information for families, information about asthma and environmental triggers, and resources about asthma management in school.
Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Launches Redesigned Web Site
Added: February 7, 2007
AUCD is pleased to announce the launch of a completely redesigned web site at www.aucd.org. The new website hopefully will provide you with more intuitive navigation, more focused content, and a cleaner user interface for enhanced usability. The web site uses a content management system (CMS) which will allow greater flexibility in presenting information and faster, more efficient updates and maintenance by AUCD staff and content owners.
New features include:
AUCD - A Guided Tour: An introduction to AUCD for new visitors
Member Spotlight: Highlights members and noteworthy events in the AUCD Network
Special features: An acronym dictionary, improved event listings, restructured public policy sections, and a regularly updated list of funding opportunities
Health & Disability Digest: An online publication highlighting the AUCD-NCBDDD Cooperative Agreement
Reorganized Council web pages
We invite you to explore the new web site and tell us what you think by taking the Visitor Survey. This version of the AUCD website is our next step to provide better organization and accessibility to AUCD network-wide information. We want to continue to make improvements to the information we provide to you so please let us know what you think and any suggestions that you may have. We welcome all feedback!
If you have questions about the new website please contact Evette Mezger, Director of Information Services, 301-588-8252.
AUCD provides technical assistance to the LEND Network through a contract with MCHB.
New Knowledge Path Edition: Adolescent Violence Prevention
Added: February 7, 2007
The MCH Library released a new edition of its knowledge path about adolescent violence prevention. This electronic guide offers a selection of resources from the public health, medical, criminal justice, education, and social services literature that measure, document, and monitor adolescent violence; identify risk and protective factors; and report on promising intervention strategies. The knowledge path includes separate sections of resources on specific aspects of adolescent violence such as bullying, firearms, gangs, media violence, school violence, and violent-crime victimization. This knowledge path is intended for use by health professionals, policymakers, educators, community activists, and families who are interested in obtaining timely information on this topic.
National MCH Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) Releases New Edition of Knowledge Path about Oral Health and Children and Adolescents
Added: January 29, 2007
The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) in
collaboration with the MCH Library at Georgetown University released a
new edition of its knowledge path about oral health and children and
adolescents. Presented in time for Childrens Dental Health Month in
February, this electronic resource guide points to a selection of
current, high-quality resources that analyze data, describe effective
programs, and report on policy and research aimed at improving access to
and the quality of oral health for children and adolescents. Separate
sections identify resources on specific aspects of oral health including
dental sealants, early childhood caries, fluoride varnish, Head Start,
child care, school-based education, and school-based care. The final
section lists oral health resources for consumers. This knowledge path
is intended for use by health professionals, program dministrators,
educators, policymakers, and consumers who are interested in obtaining
timely information on this topic. The knowledge path is available at http://www.mchoralhealth.org/knwpathoralhealth.html . Knowledge paths on
other maternal and child health topics are available. [See
http://mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/index.html ].
Fall/Winter 2006 Issue on Reducing Pesticide Exposure in Children and Pregnant Women Now Available Online
Children are more sensitive to pesticide exposures than adults because their bodies are not fully developed. For example, their immune systems may not be able to protect them against pesticides and their excretory systems may not be able to excrete these chemicals. In addition, their behaviors put them at risk. They crawl on floors and play on lawns—places where pesticide residues collect—and put objects into their mouths.
The current issue of the Northwest Bulletin presents results of recent research on children and pesticides, and provides specific recommendations for reducing children's exposures.
In the editorial, Dr. Elaine Faustman discusses the biochemical, molecular, and exposure mechanisms underlying children's susceptibilities to pesticides and other chemicals in the environment.
Dr. Beti Thompson presents specific recommendations for farmworkers and their families on how to reduce their exposures to pesticides. These recommendations result from a five-year study she and her colleagues conducted in the Yakima Valley of Washington State.
Kathryne Toepel presents results from a study that supports the National Research Council's conclusion that dietary intake of pesticides represents a major source of exposure for infants and children.
The state reports highlight their efforts to track and investigate pesticide-related illnesses in order to identify trends and problem situations, and recommend preventions.
Howard University’s MCH Pipeline Program Makes the Front Page of the Howard Hilltop, Howard’s Daily Newspaper
Added: December 6, 2006
Please access the PDF of this article to read more about Howard’s MCH Pipeline Program. The article is entitled “New Health Course to Be Offered in Spring.”
Pediatric Pulmonary Centers Cross-Cultural Health Care: Case Studies
Added: November 3, 2006
The Cross Cultural Health Care Case Studies, developed collaboratively by the seven MCHB-funded Pediatric Pulmonary Centers (PPC), will allow users to test their knowledge through newly added quizzes. The case studies comprise a unique, interactive self-study program consisting of a series of five tutorials in cultural competence, aimed at familiarizing health care providers with common issues that arise while working with people of diverse cultures. Each tutorial consists of a home page to introduce the topic and define concepts, a case story to illustrate the topic, a multimedia lecture about the topic, and a series of learning activities to engage the learner in applying the concepts to the case story. After users have viewed all of the components of a tutorial, they will have an opportunity to take a quiz on what they have learned in a tutorial. Each quiz consists of 10 questions. Users must score 7 out of 10 on quizzes to receive a passing score. If users receive less than passing scores on quizzes, they will be directed to take quizzes again until they have received passing scores. Upon receiving passing scores, users can view and print certificates of completion. For health professionals other than nurses, social workers and physicians who can obtain continuing education credit for a small fee, certificates of completion provide evidence of curricula enhancement. For more information about the Cross Cultural health Care Case Studies, please visit the PPC webs site at http://ppc.mchtraining.net.
MCH Timeline: History, Legacy and Resources for Education and Practice
Added: October 19, 2006
MCH Timeline: History, Legacy and Resources for Education and Practice, traces the history of maternal and child health in the U.S., provides in-depth modules on topics such as MCH 101, MCH Systems of Care, Infant Mortality and MCH Performance and Accountability, and allows you to search for topical areas of interest. We hope that the site will be used as an orientation tool for those new to the MCH profession, for grantees of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and MCH students. We also hope that those with experience in the field will find it a rich resource and a source of inspiration. This site will be continuously updated. Planned enhancements include: interviews of MCH leaders about historical events, links to digitized historical documents in the MCH Library, and additional in depth modules. Please contact Laura Kavanagh, lkavanagh@hrsa.gov, with any suggestions.
MCH Library Releases New Knowledge Path on Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
Added: October 4, 2006
The MCH Library released a new knowledge path edition about diabetes in children and adolescents that includes resources about the types of diabetes, its prevalence, treatment and care, and lowering the risk of complications. This electronic resource guide also identifies tools for staying abreast of new developments in pediatric diabetes research. The knowledge path is intended for health professionals, program administrators, educators, and researchers, and a separate section identifies resources for families. View it online at http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_diabetes.html. Knowledge paths on other maternal and child health topics are available (See http://mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/index.html ).
MCH Library Releases New Knowledge Path on Physical Activity and Children and Adolescents
Added: October 4, 2006
This electronic resource guide offers a selection of current resources that analyze data, describe public health campaigns and other promotion programs, and a report on research aimed at identifying promising strategies for improving physical activity levels within families, schools, and communities. The knowledge path also provides resources that describe the consequences of sedentary behavior. The knowledge path for health professionals, policymakers, educators, coaches, and families is available at http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_phys_activity.html. Knowledge paths on other maternal and child health topics are available at http://mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/index.html.
The September Issue of the MCH Training Funding Bulletin is Now Available
National Institutes of Health
Get funded by NIH – 2 Regional Seminar Opportunities – Register by November 1
Foundation Grant Opportunities
American Association of University Women
1 and 2 Years – $2,000-$10,000 – Apply by January 15
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Up to $300,000 for 1-3 Years
State-Specific Funding Opportunity
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
$1 Million Earmarked to Expand Healthcare in Maryland
Fellowship/Scholarship Opportunity
Foundation for Child Development
$150,000 Fellowships for Immigrant Children Research
New National Institutes of Health Website for Child Health and Human Development Launched
Added: September 14, 2006
Need information on reading disability? Want to know how much calcium is in a serving of broccoli? Trying to find out how to apply for a research grant to study spinal cord development in zebrafish? Check out http://www.nichd.nih.gov.
The component of the National Institutes of Health that conducts and supports research on human development, medical rehabilitation, and the health of children, adults, families, and communities, launched its redesigned Web site. The new National Institute of Child Health and Human Development site provides easy access to information for patients, the general public, scientists, and the news media.
Since its creation by Congress in 1962, the NICHD's diverse mission has encompassed research across the life span. The Institute's research portfolio includes development before and after birth; maternal, child, and family health; reproductive biology and population issues; and medical rehabilitation. NICHD research has led to advances enabling millions of people in this country and around the world to lead healthier lives.
The NICHD's new site has undergone major changes in content, navigational features, and design. One premier feature is an A to Z topics list, which offers information on health conditions, disorders, programs, and topics. Reflective of the NICHD's mission, these topics span the gamut, from autism, to endometriosis, to gestational diabetes, to reading disabilities. The site also links to corresponding NICHD publications and materials.
Moreover, users will find links to clinical trials (research studies involving volunteers) and to the Institute's public education campaigns: "Back to Sleep" (reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome), "Milk Matters" (the importance of getting enough calcium during the preteen and teen years), and "Media Smart Youth" (teaches young people to evaluate media messages about nutrition and physical activity).
Scientific researchers coming to the NICHD Web site will find extensive information on the Institute's research components and supported projects. Through a directory that is searchable by research specialty, researchers and potential grantees will now be able to find program staff and scientists who share their research interests. Scientists seeking financial support for their own research projects or training will be able to access information tailored for their level of familiarity with the federal funding process or to the current stage of their research career.
The redesigned Web site also provides members of the news media with convenient access to current and past news releases, science advances, as well as media resources, such as video and audio clips. In addition, the site also offers help to reporters seeking to arrange interviews with NICHD scientists and officials.
The NICHD sponsors research on development, before and after birth; maternal, child, and family health; reproductive biology and population issues; and medical rehabilitation. For more information, visit the Institute's Web site at http://www.nichd.nih.gov/.
Sarah Lawrence College announces a new Advanced Certificate Program for health professionals in Public Health Genetics/Genomics.
Added: August 25, 2006
Sarah Lawrence College announces a new Advanced Certificate Program for health professionals looking for new career-related knowledge, skills and credentials in Public Health Genetics/Genomics. The certificate program offers flexibility in terms of when participants enroll, and it is also possible to participate in discrete modules without committing to the full program.
The program was launched the week of June 5-9, 2006. Apply now to participate in the next session, which will take place September 27–30. (Application deadline is August 31.)
ASPH releases Version 2.3 of the core MPH competencies, which includes the ASPH board-approved cross-cutting competencies.
Added: August 25, 2006
The ASPH Education Committee, chaired by Dean Stephen Shortell (Berkeley), has released Version 2.3 of the core MPH competencies, which includes the ASPH board-approved cross-cutting competencies. This version is the final product of the competency development process that the committee has undertaken since October of 2004.
Version 2.3 represents a culmination of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the committee's work, again, as approved by the ASPH board. It includes the previously-released five discipline-specific competency lists (biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health policy and management and social and behavioral sciences) along with a new list of interdisciplinary/cross-cutting competencies involving seven overarching domains (communication and informatics, diversity and culture, leadership, professionalism, program planning, public health biology and systems thinking). Version 2.3 is available at http://www.asph.org/userfiles/Version2.3.pdf.
The committee has also prepared related competency resources, as follows:
General Competency Resources
Public Health Biology Illustrative Sub-competencies
Supplemental Information for the ASPH Systems Thinking Domain
It is understood that competency sets generally have a lifespan of three to five years, and that it will soon be time to revisit the set for further refinement and updating in line with new thinking and future challenges to the field. ASPH continues to track all comments for consideration by the Education Committee for any future iteration of Version 2.3. Comments can continue to be sent to competency@asph.org. For more information on the project, contact Ms. Kalpana Ramiah at kramiah@asph.org.
The William T. Grant Foundation Is Accepting Proposals for the William T. Grant Foundation Distinguished Fellows Program
Added: August 4, 2006
The William T. Grant Foundation is excited to announce the re-opening
of the William T. Grant Foundation Distinguished Fellows Program for mid-career
influential researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. The deadline
for Letters of Inquiry is November 3, 2006.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is attached and is also available on
our website at www.wtgrantfoundation.org.
The goal of the Distinguished Fellows Program is to increase the supply
of, demand for, and use of high-quality research in the service of improved
youth outcomes.
To accomplish this goal, the Foundation is pilot testing a fellowship
program so that mid-career practitioners/policymakers can spend extended
time working in a research setting. Likewise, researchers can spend extended
time working in a practitioner/policymaking setting.
The Foundation has made two sets of Distinguished Fellows awards in as
many years. The Foundation will test the program for another one or two
years, with the goal of naming two to four Fellows each year. At that
time, the Foundation will determine if this program will become a regular
part of ongoing grantmaking.
Please forward this email and the RFP to any colleagues who may be interested
in this program. For more information, contact Sharon Brewster at
sbrewster@wtgrantfdn.org.
CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is accepting applications for a
two-year, post-graduate program of service and on-the-job training for health professionals
interested in the practice of epidemiology.
Added: August 1, 2006
Every year, EIS selects up to 90 talented individuals from around
the world for the opportunity to gain hands-on experience
in the practice of epidemiology at the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention headquarters campuses or in the field
at state or local health departments. EIS is often a steppingstone
to careers and leadership in public health, but is also useful
for health professionals seeking to enhance their skills with
a population health perspective. The EIS Program approach
of training through service provides officers with unique
opportunities, frequently not available in academic training
programs, to develop public health skills by addressing real
public health problems in the public sector. EIS graduates
occupy many leadership positions in CDC and state/local health
departments and in academia.
Please share this training information with colleagues and
students who have a strong interest in applied epidemiology
and who meet one of the following qualifications to apply
to the EIS:
Physicians with at least one year of clinical training;
PhD, DrPH, or doctoral-degree holders in epidemiology, biostatistics, the social or behavioral sciences, natural
sciences, or the nutrition sciences;
Dentists, physician assistants, and nurses with a Master
of Public Health (MPH) or equivalent degree; and
Veterinarians with an MPH or equivalent degree or relevant public health experience
The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is now accepting
applications for the EIS class beginning July 2007. The deadline
for receipt of application materials is September 15, 2006. For application
information and details about the program, please contact:
The Foundation for Child Development: Changing Faces of America’s Children Young Scholars Program is accepting applications.
Added: August 1, 2006
The goals of the program are to stimulate both basic and policy-relevant research about the early education,
health and well-being of immigrant children from birth to age 10, particularly those who are living in low-income
families and support young investigators — from the behavioral and social sciences or in an allied professional
field — to attain tenure or who have received tenure in the last four years from a college or university in the
United States.
Eligible researchers will have earned their doctoral degrees within the last 15 years, and be full-time,
faculty members of a college or university in the United States. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or its equivalent
in one of the behavioral and social sciences or in an allied professional field (e.g., public policy, public health,
education, social work, nursing, medicine). Three to four fellowships of up to $150,000 for use over one to three years
(maximum) will be awarded competitively. Please note tenure equivalent positions are not eligible for the fellowship.
Registration is also open for the conference so be sure to take advantage of the special
Early Registration Rate offered. A downloadable registration form is available on the conference
web site and online registration will follow soon.
Sarah Lawrence College announces a new Advanced Certificate Program for health professionals in Public Health Genetics/Genomics.
Added: August 25, 2006
Sarah Lawrence College announces a new Advanced Certificate Program for health professionals looking for new career-related knowledge, skills and credentials in Public Health Genetics/Genomics. The certificate program offers flexibility in terms of when participants enroll, and it is also possible to participate in discrete modules without committing to the full program.
The program was launched the week of June 5-9, 2006. Apply now to participate in the next session, which will take place September 27–30. (Application deadline is August 31.)
ASPH releases Version 2.3 of the core MPH competencies, which includes the ASPH board-approved cross-cutting competencies.
Added: August 25, 2006
The ASPH Education Committee, chaired by Dean Stephen Shortell (Berkeley), has released Version 2.3 of the core MPH competencies, which includes the ASPH board-approved cross-cutting competencies. This version is the final product of the competency development process that the committee has undertaken since October of 2004.
Version 2.3 represents a culmination of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the committee's work, again, as approved by the ASPH board. It includes the previously-released five discipline-specific competency lists (biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health policy and management and social and behavioral sciences) along with a new list of interdisciplinary/cross-cutting competencies involving seven overarching domains (communication and informatics, diversity and culture, leadership, professionalism, program planning, public health biology and systems thinking). Version 2.3 is available at http://www.asph.org/userfiles/Version2.3.pdf.
The committee has also prepared related competency resources, as follows:
General Competency Resources
Public Health Biology Illustrative Sub-competencies
Supplemental Information for the ASPH Systems Thinking Domain
It is understood that competency sets generally have a lifespan of three to five years, and that it will soon be time to revisit the set for further refinement and updating in line with new thinking and future challenges to the field. ASPH continues to track all comments for consideration by the Education Committee for any future iteration of Version 2.3. Comments can continue to be sent to competency@asph.org. For more information on the project, contact Ms. Kalpana Ramiah at kramiah@asph.org.
The William T. Grant Foundation Is Accepting Proposals for the William T. Grant Foundation Distinguished Fellows Program
Added: August 4, 2006
The William T. Grant Foundation is excited to announce the re-opening
of the William T. Grant Foundation Distinguished Fellows Program for mid-career
influential researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. The deadline
for Letters of Inquiry is November 3, 2006.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is attached and is also available on
our website at www.wtgrantfoundation.org.
The goal of the Distinguished Fellows Program is to increase the supply
of, demand for, and use of high-quality research in the service of improved
youth outcomes.
To accomplish this goal, the Foundation is pilot testing a fellowship
program so that mid-career practitioners/policymakers can spend extended
time working in a research setting. Likewise, researchers can spend extended
time working in a practitioner/policymaking setting.
The Foundation has made two sets of Distinguished Fellows awards in as
many years. The Foundation will test the program for another one or two
years, with the goal of naming two to four Fellows each year. At that
time, the Foundation will determine if this program will become a regular
part of ongoing grantmaking.
Please forward this email and the RFP to any colleagues who may be interested
in this program. For more information, contact Sharon Brewster at
sbrewster@wtgrantfdn.org.
CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is accepting applications for a
two-year, post-graduate program of service and on-the-job training for health professionals
interested in the practice of epidemiology.
Added: August 1, 2006
Every year, EIS selects up to 90 talented individuals from around
the world for the opportunity to gain hands-on experience
in the practice of epidemiology at the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention headquarters campuses or in the field
at state or local health departments. EIS is often a steppingstone
to careers and leadership in public health, but is also useful
for health professionals seeking to enhance their skills with
a population health perspective. The EIS Program approach
of training through service provides officers with unique
opportunities, frequently not available in academic training
programs, to develop public health skills by addressing real
public health problems in the public sector. EIS graduates
occupy many leadership positions in CDC and state/local health
departments and in academia.
Please share this training information with colleagues and
students who have a strong interest in applied epidemiology
and who meet one of the following qualifications to apply
to the EIS:
Physicians with at least one year of clinical training;
PhD, DrPH, or doctoral-degree holders in epidemiology, biostatistics, the social or behavioral sciences, natural
sciences, or the nutrition sciences;
Dentists, physician assistants, and nurses with a Master
of Public Health (MPH) or equivalent degree; and
Veterinarians with an MPH or equivalent degree or relevant public health experience
The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is now accepting
applications for the EIS class beginning July 2007. The deadline
for receipt of application materials is September 15, 2006. For application
information and details about the program, please contact:
The Foundation for Child Development: Changing Faces of America’s Children Young Scholars Program is accepting applications.
Added: August 1, 2006
The goals of the program are to stimulate both basic and policy-relevant research about the early education,
health and well-being of immigrant children from birth to age 10, particularly those who are living in low-income
families and support young investigators — from the behavioral and social sciences or in an allied professional
field — to attain tenure or who have received tenure in the last four years from a college or university in the
United States.
Eligible researchers will have earned their doctoral degrees within the last 15 years, and be full-time,
faculty members of a college or university in the United States. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or its equivalent
in one of the behavioral and social sciences or in an allied professional field (e.g., public policy, public health,
education, social work, nursing, medicine). Three to four fellowships of up to $150,000 for use over one to three years
(maximum) will be awarded competitively. Please note tenure equivalent positions are not eligible for the fellowship.
Registration is also open for the conference so be sure to take advantage of the special
Early Registration Rate offered. A downloadable registration form is available on the conference
web site and online registration will follow soon.
