Summer Training Workshop on African American Aging Research - June 4 - 6, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
from
8:30 PM
to
5:30 PM
- Recurring Daily
Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research (MCUAAAR)
Sponsored by University of Michigan and Wayne State University
Dates of Workshop: June 4 - 6, 2008
FUNDED BY: The National Institute on Aging
PROGRAM FACULTY: Robert Joseph Taylor, Linda M. Chatters, Harold W. Neighbors, Carmen Green
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
James S. Jackson
University of Michigan
Institute for Social Research
Program for Research on Black Americans
Peter Lichtenberg
Wayne State University
Institute of Gerontology
Application Deadline: April 2, 2008
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:
• Identify and mentor investigators of multi-cultural backgrounds who are committed to conducting African American aging research
• Contribute to the improvement of the quality and quantity of research conducted with the African American aging population
ELIGIBILITY:
• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, or be a Ph.D. candidate
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
STIPENDS:
• Six stipends (of $1,250 each) will be awarded to those chosen to attend the 2006 training workshop to defray travel and hotel expenses.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in being considered for this workshop, please apply by mailing one copy of the following materials to PRBA (address below):
• An application in which you concisely describe your research plans, detailing your current level of preparation for rigorous research,
and stating how participation in this workshop would be advantageous to our professional growth (no more than 2-3 pages).
• A current curriculum vitae.
• The name and phone number or e-mail of one person who can speak of your research potential.
• One example of a research manuscript demonstrating your potential for rigorous social science research (e.g., dissertation abstract, chapter,
article, or conference paper).
NO e-mail attachments or faxes will be accepted.
MAIL TO:
PRBA Summer Workshop
University of Michigan
5062 Institute for Social Research
426 Thompson Street P.O. Box 1248
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248
Materials must be received no later than April 2, 2008.
For more information contact Minuet Henderson (see below).
Sponsored by University of Michigan and Wayne State University
Dates of Workshop: June 4 - 6, 2008
FUNDED BY: The National Institute on Aging
PROGRAM FACULTY: Robert Joseph Taylor, Linda M. Chatters, Harold W. Neighbors, Carmen Green
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
James S. Jackson
University of Michigan
Institute for Social Research
Program for Research on Black Americans
Peter Lichtenberg
Wayne State University
Institute of Gerontology
Application Deadline: April 2, 2008
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:
• Identify and mentor investigators of multi-cultural backgrounds who are committed to conducting African American aging research
• Contribute to the improvement of the quality and quantity of research conducted with the African American aging population
ELIGIBILITY:
• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, or be a Ph.D. candidate
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
STIPENDS:
• Six stipends (of $1,250 each) will be awarded to those chosen to attend the 2006 training workshop to defray travel and hotel expenses.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in being considered for this workshop, please apply by mailing one copy of the following materials to PRBA (address below):
• An application in which you concisely describe your research plans, detailing your current level of preparation for rigorous research,
and stating how participation in this workshop would be advantageous to our professional growth (no more than 2-3 pages).
• A current curriculum vitae.
• The name and phone number or e-mail of one person who can speak of your research potential.
• One example of a research manuscript demonstrating your potential for rigorous social science research (e.g., dissertation abstract, chapter,
article, or conference paper).
NO e-mail attachments or faxes will be accepted.
MAIL TO:
PRBA Summer Workshop
University of Michigan
5062 Institute for Social Research
426 Thompson Street P.O. Box 1248
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248
Materials must be received no later than April 2, 2008.
For more information contact Minuet Henderson (see below).
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Conference
Location:
5062 Institute for Social Research
Room #:
426 Thompson Street
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