Center for the Education of Women--Visiting Scholar Program

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-- Sponsor: University of Michigan

-- SYNOPSIS: The sponsor supports scholars interested in being in residence at the Center for the Education of Women (CEW) to pursue research projects, of one to twelve months, relevant to women. Eligible applicants are scholars who hold the Ph.D. Scholars are eligible for stipends of up to $7,500.

-- Deadline: 03/01/2007, 06/01/2007

-- Contact: Beth Sullivan

-- E-mail: bsulliva@umich.edu

-- Program URL: http://www.umich.edu/~cew/faculty-staff/vs.htm

-- Tel: 734-998-7225

-- DEADLINE NOTE: The March 1 deadline is for visits beginning in the fall term; the June 1 deadline is for visits beginning in the winter term.

-- OBJECTIVES: The sponsor provides support to scholars whose interests lie in the following areas: women in higher education; women's employment; women and work; women of color in the academy; gender and education; women in non-traditional fields; leadership; gender equity in education and employment; and gender and poverty.

-- ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

-- FUNDING: The sponsor will provide office space, full access to University of Michigan facilities and programs including library and computing resources. The stipend is available to offset the scholar's travel, housing, meals, and other expenses. This funding may also be used to arrange for graduate research assistance. Scholars prepare a working paper based upon their research, which is published as part of the Center's series of occasional papers. Scholars are also expected to present their work at a research seminar or workshop. Projects may range from one to twelve months.