Category Archives: Opportunities

CUWiP application deadline on Monday October 4

Undergraduate physics majors and graduate students, please note the deadline to register for CUWiP is Monday October 4 at 5pm eastern.  The closest one for us is Rutgers in New Jersey (about 1 hour away by car or train), and the Dept should be able to provide some support to attend.  The conference is Friday afternoon+Saturday+Sunday morning in January 2022, so it doesn’t clash with classes and is a lot of fun to attend!

CUWiP January 2022

 

Rowland Fellowship (Aug 20th)

The Rowland Institute at Harvard is seeking applications for RowlandcFellowships for the 2022 Academic year. We seek the best young experimentalists in all fields of science and engineering. The Rowland Fellowship provides an opportunity to work in the rich intellectual environment at Harvard and the surrounding area, while establishing an independent program. We welcome applications from candidates with newly awarded doctorates or with up to three years postdoctoral experience.

The Rowland Fellowship provides an excellent opportunity to pursue new research ideas. The pursuit of new ideas is facilitated by a flexible and agile environment. The Fellowship provides laboratory space, funding for equipment, personnel, and general operations. Staff scientists and engineers work with the Rowland Fellows to design and fabricate new experimental set-ups. Additional shared facilities are also available through Harvard.

The application deadline is Aug. 20, 2021. The selection process will be completed in October 2021 after a symposium series of talks by finalists in September/October 2021. Detailed application information is available at   https://www.rowland.harvard.edu/apply.

Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) conference (Jun 14-16)

Registration is now open at this link!

2021 IGEN National Meeting

A Virtual Experience from June 14 – 16

Recruit, Learn, Share

The IGEN National Meeting provides an opportunity for organizations and individuals dedicated to advancing equity for Black, Latinx and Indigenous students in STEM graduate education to share ideas, learn together and develop/strengthen their networks.

Graduate students will be able to:

  • Develop personal and professional skills that will drive forward future academic and professional endeavors
  •   Share research findings with the IGEN scholarly community
  • Exchange experiences with peers and potential employers (i.e. personal and professional networking)
  • Increase exposure to academic/professional opportunities

Educators and Employers will be able to:

  • Learn about evidence-based inclusive practices (i.e. culturally responsive mentoring, advising, etc.)
  • Develop skills to lead equity efforts and facilitate organizational change
  • Increase their awareness of the racialized & gendered nature of research and academic spaces
  • Exchange experiences with cross-organizational leaders

Learn more about the program!

IRIS-HEP fellowships for summer 2021 (by April 18th)

Hi All,

The Institute for Research and Innovation in Software for High Energy
Physics (IRIS-HEP) is now accepting proposals for IRIS-HEP student Fellows
for Summer 2021.

** Please circulate this email to students that may be interested **
**    in this opportunity for Summer 2021 research activities.    **

People are the key to successful software. IRIS-HEP aims to promote
the development of advanced research software skills by providing
opportunities for undergraduate and some graduate students to connect
with mentors within the larger High Energy Physics (HEP) and
Computational/Data Science community. At the same time, we aim to
promote software as a collaborative activity and encourage
collaborations which engage individuals in ways that maximize their
potential and their potential impact on the community. To accomplish
these goals, IRIS-HEP has created a Fellows program. IRIS-HEP Fellows
will spend some number of months working closely with a mentor on an
R&D topic relevant to the Institute.

Who should apply to the Fellows program? – Are you reasonably
comfortable with basic programming through skills acquired (for
example) from coursework or dedicated training activities? Are you
interested in building on those skills to gain experience through
contributions to cutting edge open source research software projects?
Then the IRIS-HEP Fellows program could be for you. Prior physics
knowledge is helpful, but not required. Applications from women and
members of underrepresented groups in STEM activities are particularly
encouraged.

For Summer 2021 we are happy to accept proposals for IRIS-HEP Fellows
from undergraduate students and graduate students that do not have
a research assistantship (e.g. Masters students). Due to COVID-19
restrictions, no travel or subsistence payments can currently be
paid to support co-location of either Fellows with mentors. Fellows
will in general work remotely at a distance with their mentors,
unless they happen to be at the same institution. Applicant students
should be associated with a US university.

Duration of fellowship and total stipend: An IRIS-HEP fellowship
will pay up to 3 FTE-months (full time equivalent) at $2000/month
during Summer 2021. We have some flexibility to accommodate different
summer schedules and lengths.

Full information on the program can be found here:

https://iris-hep.org/fellows.html

You will find examples of former Fellows and their projects, current
project ideas for Summer 2021 (including how you can propose your
own ideas) and information on how to apply.  Questions about any
aspect of the program (including possible projects, help finding
mentors, etc.) should be sent to fellows@iris-hep.org.

Applications from women and members of underrepresented groups in
STEM activities are particular encouraged to apply.

IRIS-HEP Fellow positions will be awarded in a rolling fashion based
on submitted project proposals. All proposals submitted by Sunday,
18 April, 2021, will receive full consideration.

best regards,
Peter

Summer 2021 DIANA Undergraduate Fellowship Opportunities

For the summer of 2021, several projects have been proposed and we invite applications from undergraduate students at U.S. universities. Each of these projects has been designed for a three month period, starting in May or June according to the student’s academic calendar. Participation will be remote. The stipend level will be $2000/month. Several of these projects are particularly well-suited to Computer Science or Computer Engineering students. Others are particularly well-suited to Physics students. All students with appropriate experience (as described in the individual project descriptions) are encouraged to apply, regardless of nominal major. Veterans, women, and members of other traditionally under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The due dates are March 21 and March 28, see here for more details

http://diana-hep.org/pages/fellows.html

 

Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship (graduate)

This is a call for applications for the 2021-22 Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund fellowship, which pays full tuition plus a stipend of $18,000 for up to three years.  U.S. citizens pursuing a graduate degree in 2021-22 in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training) are eligible. The selection committee has a strong preference for supporting scholarly endeavors.

Penn is only permitted to forward three nominees.  An internal selection process will be coordinated by the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.  For the purposes of the internal competition, students should complete the application and submit the requested supporting documentation by November 29, 2020.

This internal Penn application requires 1 letter of recommendation from a professor (not a postdoc or lecturer) who has taught or worked closely with you. You will request this through the application process, but please alert your preferred recommender as soon as possible so as to give your recommender ample time to submit letters of recommendation before the November 29 Penn Deadline. Penn will require additional letters, including an optional letter from the Dean of your Graduate School or your Department Chair, if you are nominated.

Please prepare the following:

  1. A completed version of this document. For now you may omit the financial aid information and tax returns.
  2. Most current CV
  3. Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
  4. Copy of graduate exam scores, or a statement explaining why these were not needed.
  5. A Statement of Purpose up to three pages long (double spaced) which considers the relationship between your graduate level study and your intended personal and/or professional goals. Your Statement of Purpose must include a 10-15 line abstract at the top (included in the three pages) that explains, in LAYMAN’S  terms, the essence of your proposed topic of study or dissertation, the methodology of its treatment and its anticipated impact on your field of study.

Once that is prepared, visit the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Internal Application to request your letter of recommendation and submit your application.

Please note that official transcripts, official copies of test scores, FAFSA, School Financial Aid Summary and tax returns, and additional letters of recommendation will only be required if you are chosen as one of the three institutional nominees.

DoE scholars Program

The DOE Scholars Program introduces students and recent college graduates to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission and operations.

Being selected as a DOE Scholar offers the following benefits:

  • Stipends starting at $600 per week for undergraduates and $650 per week for graduate students and post graduates during the internship period
  • Limited travel reimbursement to/from assigned location
  • Direct exposure to and participation in projects and activities in DOE mission-relevant research areas
  • Identification of career goals and opportunities
  • Development of professional networks with leading scientists and subject matter experts

Eligibility

  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Be an undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate of an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Must be pursuing a degree or have received a degree within 5 years of their starting date in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline or field that supports the DOE mission.

How to Apply

Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2021

Deadline

January 4, 2021 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

For more information

Visit https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars

Download program flyer:  https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/files/doe-scholars-flier.pdf

Questions? doescholars@orise.orau.gov