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Publication Date - 12/3/1999

37. DOJ/NIJ - The W.E.B. DuBois Fellowship Program

The National Instiute of Justice (NIJ) has announced it is accepting applications for its W.E.B. DuBois Fellowship Program. Through this Program, NIJ seeks to advance the field of knowledge with respect to the confluence of crime, justice, and culture in various societal contexts. NIJ supports the investigation, analysis, and development of innovative approaches that enhance justice and advance public policy decision making on issues relating to crime, violence, and the administration of justice. Recognizing the dynamic influence of community factors on the aforementioned issues, NIJ has included in its research portfolio a body of work that explores diverse cultural perspectives in order to address criminal justice research questions. DuBois Fellows will be asked to focus on these questions in a manner that is policy relevant and reflective of their saliency as an integral part of the American past, present, and future.

The DuBois Fellowship provides talented researchers with the opportunity to elevate independently-generated research and ideas to the level of national discussion. To be eligible to receive an award under the DuBois Fellowship program, an applicant must hold a Ph.D. or other doctoral-level degree or a legal degree of J.D. or higher. NIJ will fund successful applicants for an amount of up to $100,000 (subject to available appropriations) for a period to last from 6 to 12 months. The period in residency and starting date at NIJ are negotiable. It is anticipated that up to two awards of approximately $50,000 each will be made annually. Funding allocations for this program are based on the quality of the proposals received and the extent to which they are related to ongoing research, evaluation, or science and technology priorities.

Proposals must be received by close of business Tuesday, FEBRUARY 1, 2000.

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