Gilbert F. White Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Typical application deadline:
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Fellowship information
Application form
Applicant Eligibility Comments:
The award is open to individuals in any discipline who have completed their doctoral
requirements by the beginning of the 2011-2012 academic year. Teaching and/or research
experience at the postdoctoral level is preferred though not essential. Individuals holding
positions in government as well as at academic institutions are eligible.
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Keywords:
Agriculture
Climate change
Energy
Environmental Education
Fish/Fishery
Forest/Forestry/Trees
General support
Global change
Health
International students
Land management
Natural Resource Management
Population
Research/field research
Science/technology
Sustainability/Sustainable Development
Urban Planning
Water/Aquatic
Amount:
Based on current salary plus $1,000 for moving or living expenses.
Funding Abstract:
Resources for the Future (RFF) will award resident fellowships for the 2011-2012 academic year in honor of Gilbert F. White, retired chairman of the RFF Board of Directors, distinguished geographer, and statesman of science. The fellowships are intended for researchers who have a doctorate degree and wish to devote a year to scholarly work in areas related to natural resources, energy, or the environment. Social scientists as well as natural scientists interested in policy-relevant interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply.
Application Process and Required Materials:
Individuals interested in applying should submit:
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a completed application form available online
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a cover letter
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a curriculum vitae including educational background, professional experience, honors and awards received, a list of publications, and a description of significant research completed but not published
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a statement of proposed research (not more than 10 double-spaced pages)
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a project budget; and
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three letters of recommendation from fellow faculty members or colleagues.
The proposal should address the main hypothesis or major objective of the research and should include a description of the methods to be used as well as an explanation of the anticipated contribution of the project and the importance of the results. Because Gilbert White Fellows interact closely with RFF researchers, the proposal should also contain a discussion of how the work fits with current RFF research and how an association would be mutually beneficial.
Fund Usage:
Stipend, travel/living costs
Funding Restrictions:
Fellows receive an annual stipend based upon their current salary and also receive research support, office facilities at RFF, and an allowance of up to $1,000 for moving or living expenses. This stipend may be supplemented by other sources if the supplement does not divert the fellow from his or her research. Typically, visiting fellows have sabbatical support from their home institutions. Fellowships do not provide medical insurance or other RFF fringe benefits. Neither Social Security nor tax payments are deducted from the stipend.
Fields of Study:
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture
