The University of Toledo

External Research and Fellowship Opportunities

University of Michigan Postdoc Preview

• The University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS) Postdoctoral Recruitment Day will introduce upper-level graduate students in the biomedical sciences to the breadth and excitement of postdoctoral research and training at Michigan.
• While on campus, recruits will network with current postdoctoral fellows and interview with prospective mentors.
• Domestic airfare and travel expenses, accommodations, meals and entertainment will be provided by the UMMS Office of Postdoctoral Studies.
• Preview will be held June 27-28, 2013.
• The application deadline is April 15, 2013. Click here for more details.
  

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

• The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi currently awards fifty-one Fellowships of $5,000 each and six at $15,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study.
• Each Phi Kappa Phi chapter may select one candidate from among its local applicants to compete for the Society-wide awards.
• Apply for a PKP Fellowship by March 15, 2013. Send application to Wade Lee, Carlson Library MS#509, U Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft, 43606. Fifty-seven fellowships will be given, but we can only nominate ONE from our chapter!
  
• For more details, application material and instructions, Click here.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship

• For any high-achieving student who will be returning to UT in the Fall
• You are encouraged to apply for one of three $500 Award of Excellence scholarship given by our UT Chapter of PKP.
• Any returning undergrad or grad student, whether a PKP member or not, can apply!
• Deadline is March 18, 2013.
  
• Click here for the application.

NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP)

• The National Research Council of the National Academies sponsors a number of awards for graduate, postdoctoral and senior researchers at participating federal laboratories and affiliated institutions.
• These awards include generous stipends ranging from $42,000 - $75,000 per year for recent Ph.D. recipients, and higher for additional experience. Graduate entry level stipends begin at $30,000. 
• These awards provide the opportunity for recipients to do independent research in some of the best-equipped and staffed laboratories in the U.S. Research opportunities are open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and for some of the laboratories, foreign nationals.
• Questions should be directed to the NRC at 202-334-2760 (phone) or rap@nas.edu.
• There are four annual review cycles.
  • Review Cycle: February; Opens December 1; Closes February 1
  • Review Cycle: May; Opens March 1; Closes May 1
  • Review Cycle: August; Opens June 1; Closes August 1
  • Review Cycle: November; Opens September 1; Closes November 1
• Applicants should contact prospective Adviser(s) at the lab(s) prior to the application deadline to discuss their research interests and funding opportunities.
• Please visit the NRC Research Associateship Programs website, http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/rap/for detailed program information, including online applications, instructions on how to apply and a list of participating laboratories.

Manatt Fellowship Program at IFES

• The Manatt Fellowship Program at IFES brings outstanding graduate students to Washington, D.C. each year to conduct research in democracy development, election administration and civic participation in the political process.
• Manatt Fellows receive a stipend of $5,000 and must complete a paper for public or IFES internal presentation.
• Fellows have the benefit of mentorship from IFES’ international election and democracy experts on staff and access to IFES’ F. Clifton White Virtual Resource Center collection.
• Open to students who have completed their undergraduate studies and who are working toward a graduate degree in international relations, political science, public administration or a related field.
• For more information and to download an application, please click here. For application click here.
• Applications must be postmarked or e-mailed by April 1, 2013 for fellowships awarded in 2013.
• For more information, please contact: Ayesha Chugh at achugh@ifes.org or call her at 202-350-6742.