Studies in Second Language Acquisition (SSLA) will be hiring a senior graduate student to serve as Editorial Assistant for 2011-2012. The position is for the university budgetary year (July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012) and is half-time. Ordinarily, the Editorial Assistant succeeds to the position of Assistant to the Editor. Therefore, a two-year commitment is required. The current stipend is $16,800 for 12 months. The position also carries a full tuition remission.
SSLA, published quarterly by Cambridge University Press, ranks as one of the leading journals in the area of second language acquisition and applied linguistics. The Editorial Assistant position offers an unusual opportunity for a graduate student interested in language learning and acquisition to become familiar with ongoing research as well as to gain valuable editorial experience.
SSLA will accept applications from graduate students in linguistics (general, applied, French, Spanish, etc.), second language studies, speech sciences, educational psychology, psychology, and foreign language education. Applicants should be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the field of second language acquisition and an excellent mastery of written English grammar and style. Of equal importance is the applicant's ability to meet deadlines, do thorough and efficient work, and assume responsibility without supervision. Computer skills are indispensable. Editorial experience is helpful but not necessary.
DUTIES: The Editorial Assistant is responsible for ordering books for review, serving as liaison with the Associate Editor, maintaining office files and correspondence, participating in in-house evaluations of submissions, copy-editing manuscripts, reading proofs, and assisting the Editor and the Assistant to the Editor in making decisions regarding manuscripts, journal policies, and other tasks pertinent to maintaining a high-quality publication. Additionally, he or she assists the Editor in his capacity as review editor of The French Review by preparing linguistics rubric reviews for press.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must send the following to Albert Valdman, SSLA Editor (Ballantine Hall 602, 1020 E. Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, IN 47401): (1) a cover letter indicating why they are interested in the position and highlighting any academic and professional experience that would make them particularly qualified for the position; (2) a CV, including academic background and professional experience; (3) the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references; (4) an (unofficial) academic transcript from IU; and (5) an academic writing sample. Materials are due by January 24, 2011. We will call for interviews soon thereafter. All queries should be addressed to the SSLA editorial staff at ssla@indiana.edu.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Indiana University Internal Fellowships
If you have any questions regarding these awards please contact the IU Graduate School directly. Ms. Yvonne Dwigans is the coordinator of fellowships, and will be able to answer any of your questions.
Internal Fellowship & Award deadlines- 2010-2011
The Ronald E. McNair Graduate Fellowship is for outstanding McNair Scholars entering Ph.D. or M.F.A. programs at Indiana University, Bloomington.
The Graduate Scholars Fellowship is for U.S. or permanent resident students, who belong to an underrepresented minority group (African American, Hispanic American, Pacific Islander/Hawaiian or Native American, with tribal enrollment card or proof of descent).
Deadline: Friday, February 4, 2011
Student deadline: All materials must be turned into your department by Friday, September 16, 2011
Recommender deadline: Recommendation letters must be submitted by Friday, September 23, 2011
Department deadline: All materials must be turned into the University Graduate School by Friday, September 30, 2011
Student deadline: All materials turned into your department by Friday, January 28, 2011
Recommender deadline: Recommendation letters must be submitted by Friday, February 4, 2011
Department deadline: All materials must be turned into the University Graduate School By Friday, February 11, 2011
Deadline: Friday, October 14, 2011
Student deadline: You must submit your application/materials to your department by Friday, September 23, 2011 (Fall competition) and Friday, January 28, 2011 (Spring competition)
Recommender deadline: Recommendation letters must be submitted by Friday, September 30, 2011 (Fall
competition) and Friday, February 4, 2011 (Spring competition)
Department deadline: You must submit all application/materials to the University Graduate School by Friday, October 7, 2011 (Fall competition) and Friday, February 11, 2011 (Spring competition)
Student deadline: You must submit your application/materials to your department by Friday, September 23, 2011 (Fall competition) and Friday, January 28, 2011 (Spring competition)
Recommender deadline: Recommendation letters must be submitted by Friday, September 30, 2011 (Fall
competition) and Friday, February 4, 2011 (Spring competition)
Department deadline: You must submit all application/materials to the University Graduate School by Friday, October 7, 2011 (Fall competition) and Friday, February 11, 2011 (Spring competition)
faculty life in a very different cultural and academic environment. Howard University is a private, urban, historically black university located in Washington, D.C. The selected student will function as a visiting faculty member in their host department.
Deadline: Friday, January 21, 2011
Deadline: Friday, February 4, 2011
Student deadline: All materials must be turned into your department by Friday, March 4, 2011
Recommender deadline: Recommendation letters must be submitted by Friday, March 11, 2011
Department deadline: All materials must be turned into the University Graduate School by Friday, March 18, 2011
Student deadline: All materials must be turned into your department by Friday, November 11, 2011
Recommender deadline: Recommendation letters must be submitted by Friday, November 18, 2011
Department deadline: All materials must be turned into the University Graduate School by Friday, November 25, 2011
Internal Fellowship & Award deadlines- 2010-2011
- Recruitment Fellowships
The Ronald E. McNair Graduate Fellowship is for outstanding McNair Scholars entering Ph.D. or M.F.A. programs at Indiana University, Bloomington.
The Graduate Scholars Fellowship is for U.S. or permanent resident students, who belong to an underrepresented minority group (African American, Hispanic American, Pacific Islander/Hawaiian or Native American, with tribal enrollment card or proof of descent).
Deadline: Friday, February 4, 2011
- Esther L. Kinsley Master’s Thesis Award
Student deadline: All materials must be turned into your department by Friday, September 16, 2011
Recommender deadline: Recommendation letters must be submitted by Friday, September 23, 2011
Department deadline: All materials must be turned into the University Graduate School by Friday, September 30, 2011
- Esther L. Kinsley Ph.D. Dissertation Award
Student deadline: All materials turned into your department by Friday, January 28, 2011
Recommender deadline: Recommendation letters must be submitted by Friday, February 4, 2011
Department deadline: All materials must be turned into the University Graduate School By Friday, February 11, 2011
- Future Faculty Teaching Fellowship
Deadline: Friday, October 14, 2011
- Grant-in-Aid of Doctoral Research
Student deadline: You must submit your application/materials to your department by Friday, September 23, 2011 (Fall competition) and Friday, January 28, 2011 (Spring competition)
Recommender deadline: Recommendation letters must be submitted by Friday, September 30, 2011 (Fall
competition) and Friday, February 4, 2011 (Spring competition)
Department deadline: You must submit all application/materials to the University Graduate School by Friday, October 7, 2011 (Fall competition) and Friday, February 11, 2011 (Spring competition)
- Grant-in-Aid of Master’s of Fine Arts Projects
Student deadline: You must submit your application/materials to your department by Friday, September 23, 2011 (Fall competition) and Friday, January 28, 2011 (Spring competition)
Recommender deadline: Recommendation letters must be submitted by Friday, September 30, 2011 (Fall
competition) and Friday, February 4, 2011 (Spring competition)
Department deadline: You must submit all application/materials to the University Graduate School by Friday, October 7, 2011 (Fall competition) and Friday, February 11, 2011 (Spring competition)
- Howard University Future Faculty Teaching Fellowship/Preparing Future Faculty Exchange
faculty life in a very different cultural and academic environment. Howard University is a private, urban, historically black university located in Washington, D.C. The selected student will function as a visiting faculty member in their host department.
Deadline: Friday, January 21, 2011
- The Adam W. Herbert Graduate Fellowship
Deadline: Friday, February 4, 2011
- Indiana University Credit Union Dissertation Fellowship
Student deadline: All materials must be turned into your department by Friday, March 4, 2011
Recommender deadline: Recommendation letters must be submitted by Friday, March 11, 2011
Department deadline: All materials must be turned into the University Graduate School by Friday, March 18, 2011
- The Wells Graduate Fellowship
Student deadline: All materials must be turned into your department by Friday, November 11, 2011
Recommender deadline: Recommendation letters must be submitted by Friday, November 18, 2011
Department deadline: All materials must be turned into the University Graduate School by Friday, November 25, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
American Institute for Yemeni Studies Fellowship Program
The American Institute for Yemeni Studies annually holds competitions for fellowship programs supporting in-country residence and research in Yemen, one for U.S. citizens and one for citizens of the Republic of Yemen, funded by grants from the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The next deadline for the Yemeni competition is January 15, 2011. The next deadline for U.S. researchers is March 1, 2011.
Please note that while AIYS' normal fellowship program that supports both research and Arabic study in Yemen is described below, there currently is a ban on using State Department-funded fellowships for travel to Yemen. For the current competition, AIYS is therefore accepting ONLY applications for research on Yemen in venues other than Yemen. For the same reason, at this time AIYS is NOT accepting applications for intensive Arabic study.
ECA-funded Fellowships Awarded through AIYS
Both ECA-funded competitions have strict eligibility requirements that must be met before applications may be submitted. Before inquiring about either fellowship program (U.S. scholars or Yemeni scholars), please be sure that you meet the requirements for the program in which you are interested.
Competition for U.S. Scholars
Support for this program comes from a grant from the State Department's Bureau for Educational and Cultural Affairs (State/ECA) through the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC).
Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens who are enrolled as full-time graduate students in recognized degree programs or who are post-graduate professionals. Awards are made on the basis of merit as determined by a review committee of scholars from among AIYS' members and member universities. All funds currently available or pending come from US government sources and may be awarded only to US citizens. These fellowships are fully taxable after legitimate deductions for professional expenses.
1. General Fellowship Program
Proposals are invited from graduate and post-graduate scholars for feasibility studies or research projects. Collaborative or group projects are eligible for funding. It is permissible to combine Arabic language study with a research or feasibility project.
There is no restriction as to field or discipline. Project funds may at present be used either for research in Yemen or for research on Yemen elsewhere. Projects are not normally funded above $10,000. Applicants may need to secure additional funding for other expenses or for extended research periods, but in the case of multiple awards AIYS reserves the right to modify or cancel its fellowship offer. A full statement of conditions governing fellowships may be obtained from the AIYS office. Researchers whose projects will take them to more than one country are advised to consider applying to CAORC's Multi-Country Fellowship Program as well as to AIYS.
Scholars planning to conduct research in Yemen funded by other sources are reminded that AIYS continues to provide its normal research support services in Yemen. For details contact the AIYS office or consult the research permit page on this site.
2. Intensive Arabic Language Study
AIYS normally offers students and scholars the opportunity to obtain intensive Arabic language training in Yemen through AIYS' ECA-funded individual fellowship program. Since AIYS Arabic language funds may only be used for study in Yemen, these fellowships are subject to the ban on using ECA-funded fellowship funds to travel to Yemen. This competition is not offered for the present deadline.
How to Apply for an AIYS Fellowship:
There is a $25 processing fee for applications to the U.S. fellowship program; the fee is waived for applicants who are individual AIYS members.
All applicants must submit the original plus five copies (i.e., a total of 6) of each of the following:
--a completed application form (available from AIYS Administrative Office and also on this site);
--a curriculum vitae;
--an application narrative consisting of:
(a) for applicants for Arabic language training grants: a short statement explaining their interest in Yemen and their background in Arabic language;
(b) for all other applicants: a project description (maximum suggested length 4-6 double-spaced pages), plus a proposed budget and schedule.
Required supporting documentation (to be sent directly to AIYS postmarked by the application deadline; single copies are acceptable):
--all applicants should provide three (3) letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the AIYS office by the application deadline. These letters should preferably be on institutional stationary.
--pre-doctoral applicants must have both undergraduate and graduate transcripts sent; recent Ph.D. recipients are encouraged to provide a graduate transcript.
For information on Yemeni applicants, and the AIY please click here.
Please note that while AIYS' normal fellowship program that supports both research and Arabic study in Yemen is described below, there currently is a ban on using State Department-funded fellowships for travel to Yemen. For the current competition, AIYS is therefore accepting ONLY applications for research on Yemen in venues other than Yemen. For the same reason, at this time AIYS is NOT accepting applications for intensive Arabic study.
ECA-funded Fellowships Awarded through AIYS
Both ECA-funded competitions have strict eligibility requirements that must be met before applications may be submitted. Before inquiring about either fellowship program (U.S. scholars or Yemeni scholars), please be sure that you meet the requirements for the program in which you are interested.
Competition for U.S. Scholars
Support for this program comes from a grant from the State Department's Bureau for Educational and Cultural Affairs (State/ECA) through the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC).
Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens who are enrolled as full-time graduate students in recognized degree programs or who are post-graduate professionals. Awards are made on the basis of merit as determined by a review committee of scholars from among AIYS' members and member universities. All funds currently available or pending come from US government sources and may be awarded only to US citizens. These fellowships are fully taxable after legitimate deductions for professional expenses.
1. General Fellowship Program
Proposals are invited from graduate and post-graduate scholars for feasibility studies or research projects. Collaborative or group projects are eligible for funding. It is permissible to combine Arabic language study with a research or feasibility project.
There is no restriction as to field or discipline. Project funds may at present be used either for research in Yemen or for research on Yemen elsewhere. Projects are not normally funded above $10,000. Applicants may need to secure additional funding for other expenses or for extended research periods, but in the case of multiple awards AIYS reserves the right to modify or cancel its fellowship offer. A full statement of conditions governing fellowships may be obtained from the AIYS office. Researchers whose projects will take them to more than one country are advised to consider applying to CAORC's Multi-Country Fellowship Program as well as to AIYS.
Scholars planning to conduct research in Yemen funded by other sources are reminded that AIYS continues to provide its normal research support services in Yemen. For details contact the AIYS office or consult the research permit page on this site.
2. Intensive Arabic Language Study
AIYS normally offers students and scholars the opportunity to obtain intensive Arabic language training in Yemen through AIYS' ECA-funded individual fellowship program. Since AIYS Arabic language funds may only be used for study in Yemen, these fellowships are subject to the ban on using ECA-funded fellowship funds to travel to Yemen. This competition is not offered for the present deadline.
How to Apply for an AIYS Fellowship:
There is a $25 processing fee for applications to the U.S. fellowship program; the fee is waived for applicants who are individual AIYS members.
All applicants must submit the original plus five copies (i.e., a total of 6) of each of the following:
--a completed application form (available from AIYS Administrative Office and also on this site);
--a curriculum vitae;
--an application narrative consisting of:
(a) for applicants for Arabic language training grants: a short statement explaining their interest in Yemen and their background in Arabic language;
(b) for all other applicants: a project description (maximum suggested length 4-6 double-spaced pages), plus a proposed budget and schedule.
Required supporting documentation (to be sent directly to AIYS postmarked by the application deadline; single copies are acceptable):
--all applicants should provide three (3) letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the AIYS office by the application deadline. These letters should preferably be on institutional stationary.
--pre-doctoral applicants must have both undergraduate and graduate transcripts sent; recent Ph.D. recipients are encouraged to provide a graduate transcript.
For information on Yemeni applicants, and the AIY please click here.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
The 10th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences
Submission/Proposal Deadline: February 19th, 2011
The 10th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences will be held from June 1st (Wednesday) to June 4th (Saturday), 2011 at the Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu. "Oahu" is often nicknamed "the gathering place". The 2011 Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences will be the gathering place for academicians and professionals from social sciences related fields from all over the world.
Topic Areas (All Areas of Social Sciences are Invited):
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Submitting a Proposal/Paper:
You may submit your paper/proposal by using our online submission system! To use the system, and for detailed information about submitting see:
http://www.hicsocial.org/cfp_ss.htm
Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences
social@hicsocial.org
http://www.hicsocial.org/
- Anthropology
- Area Studies (African, American, Asian, European, Hispanic, Islamic, Jewish, Middle Eastern, Russian, Women's and all other cultural and ethnic studies)
- Communication
- Economics
- Education
- Energy Alternatives
- Ethnic Studies/International Studies
- Geography
- History
- International Relations
- Journalism
- New Urbanism
- Political Science
- Preservation and Green Urbanism
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Women’s studies
- Other Areas of Social Science
- Cross-disciplinary areas of the above related to each other or other areas.
You may submit your paper/proposal by using our online submission system! To use the system, and for detailed information about submitting see:
http://www.hicsocial.org/cfp_ss.htm
Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences
P.O. Box 75023
Honolulu, Hawaii 96836social@hicsocial.org
http://www.hicsocial.org/
Call for Papers: IU International Public Affairs Association Conference
CALL FOR FACULTY & STUDENT PAPERS
The IU International Public Affairs Association (IPAA) seeks submissions for:
Extended deadline for abstract submission: January 15, 2011
Faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students and independent scholars are cordially invited to submit abstracts addressing all topics relating to international public affairs and policy. Possible topics may include:
Prospective participants: We encourage faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students from all disciplines to submit their work. The conference welcomes co-authored papers and faculty-student collaborations, as well as submission of course projects. In keeping with the conference’s broad theme of sustainability, abstracts dealing with issues of sustainability will receive special consideration.
Selection process: Papers will be peer reviewed before selection; those presented at the conference will be printed in a bound volume and distributed to conference participants. The IPAA regrets that it cannot provide funding to participants. However, there is no registration fee, and panelists are invited to attend the conference breakfast and lunch.
Submission guidelines:
We seek studies suitable for policymakers, practitioners, and academic audiences that analyze issues of global importance and inform policy development and implementation.
Please submit abstracts by January 15, 2011, including title, abstract (300 words), and author(s). Final conference papers of 1500-2000 words in length are due February 15, 2011.
Submissions and questions can be sent to ipaa@indiana.edu; please see attached Call for Papers for more information.
Global Problems, Sustainable Solutions
Creating Policy for a Rapidly Changing World
The 4th Annual International Public Affairs Association Spring Conference
March 25, 2011, Indiana University, Bloomington
- Global economic development
- Emerging nations
- International law and governance
- Environmental protection and cooperation
- Conflict and resolution: gender, minority groups, and religion
Mehat Conference
MEHAT CONFERENCE 2011
— Mutual Perceptions —
CALL FOR PAPERS
26th Annual Middle East History and Theory Conference
University of Chicago, May 13–14, 2011
We are pleased to invite graduate students and faculty to submit papers for the 26th Annual Middle East History and Theory (MEHAT) Conference, to be held May 13–14, 2011, at the University of Chicago. We welcome a broad range of submissions from across the disciplines, including (but not limited to) anthropology, art history, cinema and media studies, history, literature, sociology, philosophy, gender studies, development, and religion, and dealing with any topic that involves the Middle East from the 7th century onwards.
Those wishing to participate should send a 250-word abstract to the conference organizers at mehat2011@gmail.com by February 20, 2011.
We will consider both individual papers and pre-arranged themed panels; the latter is especially encouraged. More information about the conference and the application process can be viewed at our website: http://cas.uchicago.edu/workshops/mehat/conference/.
Happy new year, and we look forward to reading your submissions!
MEHAT 2011 Coordinators:
Cam Lindley-Cross
Feryal Salem
Shayna Silverstein
Mohamad Ballan
— Mutual Perceptions —
CALL FOR PAPERS
26th Annual Middle East History and Theory Conference
University of Chicago, May 13–14, 2011
We are pleased to invite graduate students and faculty to submit papers for the 26th Annual Middle East History and Theory (MEHAT) Conference, to be held May 13–14, 2011, at the University of Chicago. We welcome a broad range of submissions from across the disciplines, including (but not limited to) anthropology, art history, cinema and media studies, history, literature, sociology, philosophy, gender studies, development, and religion, and dealing with any topic that involves the Middle East from the 7th century onwards.
Those wishing to participate should send a 250-word abstract to the conference organizers at mehat2011@gmail.com by February 20, 2011.
We will consider both individual papers and pre-arranged themed panels; the latter is especially encouraged. More information about the conference and the application process can be viewed at our website: http://cas.uchicago.edu/workshops/mehat/conference/.
Happy new year, and we look forward to reading your submissions!
MEHAT 2011 Coordinators:
Cam Lindley-Cross
Feryal Salem
Shayna Silverstein
Mohamad Ballan
Internship with the Kurdistan Regional Government – U.S.
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) – U.S. Representation in DC is seeking candidates currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs interested in doing a full-time winter internship (approx. January - April).
The KRG’s representation in the U.S. works to develop, deepen and strengthen Kurdistan’s political, economic and cultural interests in the United States. The KRG-US Representation provides up-to-date, comprehensive information on Kurdistan and a visible, accessible presence for all questions, communications, and opportunities for American institutions and policymakers.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
A stipend will be provided.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and one writing sample (2-3 pages maximum) to caa@krgusa.org. For more information about the KRG-US office please visit http://www.knowkurdistan.com/.
Kurdistan Regional Government
Representation to the United States
1532 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(Tel) + 1 202 797 7575
(Fax) + 1 202 821 1870
http://www.krg.org/
http://www.knowkurdistan.com/
The Kurdistan Regional Government Liaison Office – U.S.A. is registered as an agent of the Kurdistan Regional Government under 22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq.
The KRG’s representation in the U.S. works to develop, deepen and strengthen Kurdistan’s political, economic and cultural interests in the United States. The KRG-US Representation provides up-to-date, comprehensive information on Kurdistan and a visible, accessible presence for all questions, communications, and opportunities for American institutions and policymakers.
- Conduct independent research and produce a final report
- Attend think tank events and Congressional hearings relevant to Iraqi Kurdistan and write subsequent analytical reports
- Provide administrative support to all members of the KRG-US office (ie. filing, copying, mailing, and database entry)
- Complete special projects as needed
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills (detail-oriented and ability to multi-task)
- Strong research skills
- Strong computer skills (specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Ability to work independently and with others
- Available to work 40 hours per week
A stipend will be provided.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and one writing sample (2-3 pages maximum) to caa@krgusa.org. For more information about the KRG-US office please visit http://www.knowkurdistan.com/.
Kurdistan Regional Government
Representation to the United States
1532 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(Tel) + 1 202 797 7575
(Fax) + 1 202 821 1870
http://www.krg.org/
http://www.knowkurdistan.com/
The Kurdistan Regional Government Liaison Office – U.S.A. is registered as an agent of the Kurdistan Regional Government under 22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq.
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