Career & Funding Opportunities
Career Opportunities:
Initiative for Decreasing Disparities in Depression CME: Provider Self-Assessment CME Model Incorporating Cultural and Linguistic Competence in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression
The National Center for Cultural Competence has developed a unique approach to Continuing Medical Education (CME) to address racial and ethnic disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of depression. The model uses self-assessment as a learning tool for providers to: (1) heighten awareness, (2) influence attitudes toward practice, and (3) motivate the development of knowledge and skills to incorporate cultural and linguistic competency into the diagnosis and treatment of depression. This on-line CME activity is designed to help providers improve care for their patients of diverse racial and ethnic groups who experience depression. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about an innovative approach to address disparities, and earn 1 CME credit that will be issued by Georgetown University.
Access the CME activity at http://www.gucchdgeorgetown.net/I3D/
Grants/Awards/Request for Proposals/Applications:
HHS Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
- Health Research with Diverse Populations (R01)
- Health Promotion Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Males (R21) Grant
- Health Promotion Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Males (R01) Grant
added 8/15/07
Scholarship/Fellowship/Internship Opportunities:
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Latino Youth Mentoring Program
Deadline: June 20, 2008
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) invites applicants for its Latino Youth Mentoring Program. This program focuses on developing and supporting a peer mentoring program that develops and strengthens protective factors against gang involvement and other problem behaviors among youth. Eligible applicants are limited to private organizations, nonprofits (including community and faith-based organizations), and public agencies (including schools and units of local governments). Successful applicants will include local school districts with a demonstrable Latino gang problem committed to or already working with partners to provide mentoring services to at-risk youth. For more information, visit http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=104.NACAC Scholarships Available for Youth Adopted from Care as Teens
Deadline: June 30, 2008
In association with the January publication of Three Little Words: A Memoir by Ashley Rhodes-Courter, publisher Simon & Schuster is sponsoring two $2,500 scholarships for youth adopted from foster care. The scholarships will be administered by the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC). Applicants must be youth ages 17 to 25 who were adopted from foster care at or after the age of 13, and who are accepted or enrolled full- or part-time at an accredited college, university, community college, or vocational/technical school. Applicants must also be responsible for $2,500 in tuition costs and capable of documenting foster care status, adoption, school acceptance or enrollment, and tuition costs. To apply, each applicant must submit the documentation listed above, complete a brief application form, and compose an essay about his or her reason for pursuing higher education (future goals, how past experiences affect his or her ability to attain the goal, and what he or she hopes to gain from additional education). For more information, visit http://www.nacac.org/scholarship2008/scholarship2008.html.Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Evaluation Fellowship Program
Deadline: June 30, 2008
This call for applications invites recently graduated students (people of color and under-represented groups) in various fields of expertise to submit applications for the first year cohort, beginning January, 2009 through December, 2009.
The RWJF Fellow will receive a year-long, full-time, paid placement in an organization where he or she will work on projects that will build his or her skills in evaluation and research. Along with a paid placement, fellows will receive travel support to attend the four training seminars including the American Evaluation Association annual meeting during the course of the year. During the time of the fellowship, the RWJF Fellow will assist with and be part of teams engaged in program or project research and evaluation. Primary responsibilities are to participate in assigned research projects, assist in the development and conduct of surveys, questionnaires, and interview protocols, to collect, analyze, and interpret findings, and to write and produce written reports and other documents.
The RWJF Evaluation Fellow will have at least a Masters degree in health and healthcare, urban planning, education, non-profit management, public policy, or other social sciences fields. He or she will have some experience, knowledge, and problem-solving capability in one or more substantive areas, including but not limited to social change, advocacy, education reform, arts and culture, environment, health, and human service systems. The RWJF Evaluation Fellow will have strong written and oral communication skills, be familiar with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection methods and analysis, and demonstrate knowledge of word processing and other software or database programs. In addition, he or she will be willing to travel, as required by the placement firm.
To request an application, contact:
Rosemary Rynn
Department of Foundations and Leadership
School of Education, Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0540
(412) 396-5568
rynn@duq.edu
For further information about the program, contact:
Rodney Hopson: (412) 396-4034, hopson@duq.edu
Gerri Spilka: (215) 732-2200 x232, gerri@omgcenter.org
Vivian Figueredo: (215) 732-2200 x233, vivian@omgcenter.orgNIH Hispanic Employment Program - Financial Aid
The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Hispanic Employment Program offers information and links to college scholarships, graduate fellowships and postdoctoral awards for Hispanic Americans. A complete listing of offerings is available at http://oeodm.od.nih.gov/hep/resources/financialaid.html.Harvard expands financial aid for low- and middle-income families
Reinforcing its commitment to opportunity and excellence across the economic spectrum, Harvard today (March 30) announced a significant expansion of its 2004 financial aid initiative for low- and middle-income families. Beginning with the class admitted this week, parents in families with incomes of less than $60,000 will no longer be expected to contribute to the cost of their children attending Harvard. In addition, Harvard will reduce the contributions of families with incomes between $60,000 and $80,000. To find out more, visit http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/daily/2006/03/30-finaid.html.
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
College-bound students who are not citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States are not eligible for State or federal financial assistance because of their immigration status. In addition, they are generally classified as international students and therefore are required to pay higher tuition and fees. However, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) has compiled a list of scholarships that are open to undocumented students. The list is available on at http://www.columbiabasin.edu/home/index.asp?page=1184#Undocumented and more information is available on MALDEF’s website at http://www.maldef.org or by calling (213) 629-2512.Scholarships for Minority Students Going Unclaimed: Unused funds are being returned to donating companies
A large amount of scholarship money that has been set aside by companies for deserving minority students are either collecting dust of or being returned to businesses because of a lack of interest. View the list of scholarships and their Web addresses now (PDF) so that this free money will not go to waste.The Minority Health Disparities Undergraduate Summer Research Program
American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div45/students.htm#trainingFord Foundation Diversity Fellowships
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/Gates Millenium Scholars
https://www.gmsp.org and https://www.gmsp.org/(02s4ul553judoy55puaasxjs)/scholarships.aspxScholarship from U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
The 2006 edition of this resource provides a list of scholarships, many of which are designated for students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Download the document (PDF)APA Minority Fellowship Program
http://www.apa.org/mfp/