[ECPN] NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE SPR 2010 ANNUAL MEETING MINORITY TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP

[DeeJay Garringo]

Society for Prevention Research 2010 Minority Scholarship Program

 

The Society for Prevention Research Minority Scholarship Program is now
accepting applications (apply <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LXCKYN3>  here)
for the 2010 Annual Meeting in Denver, CO.

 

All application materials are due by Friday, April 2, 2010.

 

Program Purpose:  The Minority Scholarship Program is designed to provide
support for students and researchers of color to attend the Annual Meeting
of the Society for Prevention Research
(http://www.preventionresearch.org/meeting.php ).  The Program is designed
to expand the pool of students and researchers of color interested in the
field of prevention.

 

Eligibility:  Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who are members of
the following underrepresented racial/ethnic minority groups:  African
American, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native.
Candidates will be selected by the SPR Diversity Network Committee based on
need and whether or not the candidate will be presenting at the annual
meeting.  Awards have typically been in the $500 range, but we have
occasionally awarded more funding, depending on circumstances.  As always,
special consideration will be given to those who are new to the field of
prevention.  In addition, membership in the Society for Prevention Research
is required for consideration.  Candidates may submit membership
applications
(https://secure.preventionresearch.org/membershipapplication.php) at the
same time as their scholarship application.

 

Awards:  Scholarships will be based on need to be used towards expenses
associated with attending the Annual Meeting (such as airfare, hotel, meals,
etc.).  The Diversity Network Committee will make a concerted effort to
notify applicants via e-mail of awards by April 16, 2010.

 

Please note that eligible applicants may also apply for the SPR ECPN
Scholarship Program.  However, only one or the other award, not both, may
potentially be awarded.

 

Click here for the link to the online Minority Travel Scholarship
Application.

 

Questions? Further information can be obtained from Jennifer Lewis at
jenniferlewis at preventionresearch.org or 703-934-4850, ext. 213.