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j FEBRUARY 1, 2001 Smoke Signals 11 "Putting Children First" Summer Fellowship for Doctoral Students The Center for Children and Fami lies at Teachers College, Columbia University, is pleased to announce the 10th year of its summer fellow ship program for doctoral students. Putting Children First is a fellowship-training program in child and family policy with a developmental perspective. Students have the opportunity to link their academic learning across disciplines with an internship expe rience at a city, state, or non-profit agency in New York City. In cooperation with the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) and the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), Putting Chil dren First offers full-time summer placements for 8 weeks in a variety of policy settings in New York City government and non-profit agencies. Fellows also attend weekly seminars with leading policy scientists and practitioners. Fellowships will begin on June 4, 2001 and end on July 27, 2001. Fel lows receive a $4,375 stipend. Housing is not provided, but infor mation about Columbia University housing is available. Application instructions: The fellowship is open only to doctoral stu dents. Application are due no later than April 6, 2001. To apply, send a completed application; a two-page ' statement describing your interests in policy and research; a current cur riculum vitae; two letters of recom mendation; and a self-addressed stamped postcard to: Lisa O'Connor, Director Putting Children First Center for Children and Families Teachers College Columbia University Box 39, 525 W. 120th St. New York, NY 10027 E-mail: mh517columbia.edu Online applications will be avail able at www.tc.columbia.eduaca-demiccycfsummer. Summer Research Training Neurological Disorders and Stroke The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), are the nation's leading supporters of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and the nervous system. The Institute's summer program in the neurological sciences provides hands-on research training for high school, undergraduate, graduate and medical stu dents contemplating a career in biomedical research or academic medicine. Some kev features of the program are: D Training and conducting cutting-edge clinical and basic research which will include career mentoring from leading neuroscience investigators; Learning new technology, scientific investigation skills, gain experi ence in presenting scientific results, ethics in biomedical research, the use of information technology and biomedical research; D Attending formal lectures dealing with the newest advances in health research; Participating in the NIH's Annual Research Poster Day for Summer Students, a scientific exhibition that allows students an opportunity to discuss their research projects informally with peers and members of the NIH scientific community; D Obtaining key credentials that will help when competing for graduate school, medical school, fellowships and tenure-track positions; D Networking and exchanging information and ideas with other NIH research trainees and investigators; and D Participating in journal clubs, lab seminars and meeting in individual research labs. Please visit this web site http:summer.ninds.nih.gov for information on the application process, neuroscience labs, areas of research interest, other neuroscience research opportunities and for hints on how to apply. For additional information concerning clinical and basic research training opportunities in the neurosciences, please contact Mr. Levon Parker at 301-496-5332 or e-mail at: lp33snih.gov. New Mentoring Program at New York School of Medicine Cancer Research Training Program A new program for Native Ameri cans interested in pursuing a gradu ate degree in science at New York Uni versity School of Medicine is just be ginning. This initiative is entitled the Native American Mentoring Program (NAMP) at NYU School of Medicine. We currently have openings in our summer program and PhD programs in Basic Medical Sciences. There is a full 4-year scholarship available for a Native student in our Medical School. Our Summer Undergraduate Re search Program (SURP) offers a sti pend of $2,500, round-trip travel monies and free housing for the du ration of the program. It is a unique opportunity for anyone considering a graduate degree in the sciences. This initiative could develop be yond the scope of NYU and other Native professionals in health and science will be interested in finding ways to prepare and attract Native students in these areas. We are al ready affiliated with the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science 'SACNAS) in California, and the American Indian Science and Engi neering Society (AISES) but of New Mexico. For more information, contact: Debra E. Stalk Program Director Native American Mentoring Program NYU School of Medicine 550 First Avenue New York, N.Y. 10016 Phone: 212-263-5648 Fax: 212-263-7600 Oregon Health Sciences Univer sity, the Indian Health Service Can cer Prevention and Control Program, and the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board announce the availability of 3-week training fel lowships in cancer prevention and control research. Plage & Pates; Oregon Health Sciences University Portland, OR June 17-30, 2001 and September 23-29, 2001 Attendance at all sessions is neces sary. Applications are encouraged from American Indians, Alaska Na tives, Native Hawaiians and Samoans. For further information and appli cation forms, please contact: Cathie Pedersen, OHSU Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, CB-669 Portland, OR 97201-3098 Phone: 503-494-2568 Fax: 503-494-7536 E-mail: pedersecohsu.edu Applications due March 30, 2001. HEALTH CAREERS: Academic Enrichment Program Seeking students and counselors for summer program. The Headland Indian Health Ca reers Program is an eight-week sum mer program (June 3-July 28, 2001) designed to increase the science and mathematics backgrounds and com munication skills of American Indian students interested in a health career. Available to students presently in their senior year of high school or freshman year of college. Applicants should have completed at least two years of algebra and two science courses, and maintained at least a 2.50 GPA (B-C average) in high school. Counselor positions are also avail able. College upperclassmen and health professional students will be provided with free room and board during the eight-week program as well as transportation costs and re ceive a $1,600 stipend. For application materials: www.headlands.ouhsc.edu Phone: 405-271-2250 E-mail: Headlandsouhsc.edu Please be sure to indicate which position (participant or counselor) you are interested in. Application deadline is March 15. American Indian Graduate Fellowship American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) was established in 1969 to assist American Indian College graduates who want to continue their education at the master's doc torate and professional degree level and need financial support. Fellowship Eligibility: To be considered for an AIGC fellowship, you must be an enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized American In dian Tribe or Alaskan Native Group, or posses one fourth degree (feder ally recognized) Indian blood. pursuing a master's or doctorate degree as a full-time graduate stu dent at an accredited graduate school in the United States. in need of financial aid. Applicants must apply for federal financial and campus based aid at the college financial aid office. Application Deadline! To be considered for funding for 2001-2002 Academic Year, the original applica tion form must be received by AIGC office no later than June 1, 2001 at 5 p.m. To request an application or for further information, please contact: American Indian Graduate Center 4520 Montgomery Blvd. N.E. Suite 1-B Albuquerque, New Mexico 97109 website: www.aigc.com
