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NASW Foundation National Programs
Jane B. Aron Doctoral
Fellowship
Guidelines
One fellowship of up to
$2,000 will be awarded in the 2011-2012
academic year to a social work doctoral candidate whose dissertation
focuses on health policy and practice. Dissertations that include
a diversity component are encouraged.
To be eligible, students
must be an NASW member and enrolled in an accredited social work/social
welfare doctoral program. The fellowship is awarded for one academic
year, to begin in September 2011, and will be disbursed in two installments
(September and January).
The application deadline is March 31, 2011. Applications must be submitted online. The award recipient will be contacted after June 1st. All others will be notified by e-mail after July 1st.
Application Requirements:
- NASW member in good standing. Awardee must
remain a member in good standing throughout the award period.
- Application form.
- Three-page proposal summary (double-spaced). The summary must
include objectives of the project, statement of relevance and
significance, project design and methodology, and the expected
dissertation completion date.
- Written statement from dissertation advisor verifying approval
of dissertation proposal.
- Student profile or curriculum vitae.
- Signed release of information.
Criteria
Only completed applications
will be considered. Proposals will be evaluated according to the
following criteria:
- Relevance and timeliness of project,
i.e., need in the field;Quality of project design, and;
- Potential for completion.
Questions
should be directed to:
Scholarship
& Awards Hotline
(202) 408-8600 EXT: 504
Email: naswfoundation@naswdc.org
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