Social Sciences Jobs

Day: December 3, 2024

Presidential Graduate Assistantship Program: Addressing Health Disparities

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The School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University invites applications for the prestigious Presidential Graduate Assistantship (PGA) program aimed at scholars from underrepresented backgrounds. They are recruiting two doctoral students to start at ASU in Fall 2025. Priority will be given to applicants with research interests focused on understanding and addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes across marginalized communities. 

The Presidential Graduate Assistantship positions offer:

  1. Financial Support:
  • Four years of funding (full tuition coverage, stipend, and health insurance).

2. Research Opportunities & Mentorship:

  • Collaboration with a team of interdisciplinary faculty mentors with expertise in transportation equity, environmental justice, public health, and spatial analysis.
  • Each doctoral student will work with a principal mentor to develop an Individual Development Plan tailored to their research interests and career goals.

3. Professional Development:

  • Doctoral students will join a cohort of scholars across ASU and participate in specialized training, workshops, networking, and mentorship opportunities provided by the Office of Inclusive Excellence and the Graduate College.

Faculty Recruiting PhD students:

  • Lindsay Oluyede focuses on transportation insecurity, including barriers to healthcare access.  
  • Aaron Flores focuses on distributional environmental justice, social vulnerability, and health disparities in the context of hazards and disasters.
  • Jose-Benito Rosales Chavez focuses on the role of food systems, food security, dietary behaviors, and social determinants in health outcomes, particularly in marginalized communities.

The deadline to apply is December 15, 2024.

Interested applicants should apply to one of our PhD programs in Urban Planning, Geography, or Geographic Information Science.

For information on the application process and to apply, please visit Graduate Programs. Note: Applicants should indicate interest in the Presidential Graduate Assistantship in their personal statement.

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2025 Catalyst Leadership Circle (CLC) Fellowship

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Open to talented and enthusiastic graduate-level students of any major who have a passion for sustainability. 

This summer fellowship offers $6,000 in funding, an additional $1,500 housing/travel stipend, and professional training for emerging sustainability leaders.

It’s supported by the state of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Catalyst Communities initiative. 

Local governments striving for sustainability in Michigan have unique challenges as they pioneer and implement new programs and technologies. The CLC Fellowship is designed to help these communities reach their climate and energy goals while developing a pipeline of passionate, capable students ready to enter the workforce in sustainability careers after gaining hands-on, applied knowledge. 

Apply online by January 29, 2025.

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Two master’s degree Funding Opportunities at the University of Wyoming

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The University of Wyoming seeks applications for two fully funded Graduate Research Assistantships to evaluate the effects of climate on Indigenous cultural resources at Grand Teton National Park. The assistantships will support two academic years of tuition and salary toward a Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field. We seek students who are interested in respectful engagement with the Indigenous people and cultural heritage of the Grand Teton region.

Each Graduate Research Assistantship is fully funded and valued at approximately $73.000 including approximately $43,000 in non-resident tuition and $30,000 in part-time salary support. The application for the Master of Arts Degree in Anthropology is due February 15th, 2025. *the GRE is NOT required for applicants

Additional information about the UW Anthropology program can be found at https://www.uwyo.edu/anthropology/

To receive consideration for this opportunity, please specify your interest in participating in the project in your application. For additional information, contact Dr. Randy Haas (Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology) at whaas@uwyo.edu

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Washington D.C. Internship with Representative Lisa McClain

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Available in the spring and summer semesters.

Congresswoman McClain was recently elected to a high-profile leadership position as Chairwoman of the House Republican Conference so this internship can provide direct congressional leadership experience to Michigan students.

Interested students can send a resume and cover letter to Resumes.McClain.Chair@mail.house.gov. 

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