AAUW EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR 1999 SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE

Women scholars with research interests in the higher education experience of women are invited to apply for a Washington-based American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation Research Scholar-in-Residence Award. The research project must focus on the impact a nd consequences for women for either of the following topics:
~Technology in particular, distance learning, in higher education
~economic barriers limiting access to higher education

The Research Scholar-in-Residence will produce a report that will be published by AAUW Educational Foundation. The award requires full-time commitment and performance of the work primarily in Washington, D.C. Depending on professional and academic accomplishments, the Scholar could ve considerd for a research appointment at American University's School of Education.

Selection Criteria:
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of relevance to the Foundation's research agenda
Qualifications of the researcher
Likely impact of the project
Its potential contribution to knowledge of equity issues in higher education

Women of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Stipend:
~Up to $45,000 for up to 12 onths, as determined by the nature and duration of the project. Some fringe benefits are available.

Qualifications:
~Applicants must have a doctorate plus at least five years of academic research in women's issues in higher education.
~A record of scholarly research and publishing is strongly preferred.

Proposal Format:
Submit a five-page proposal describing the project and report envisioned during the award year. Please include a resume, salary history, salary requirements, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

Receipt Deadline: June 1, 1999
Research begins: September 1999

To obtain guidelines required for application, first visit

www.aauw.org

or contact

foundation@aauw.org

AAUW Educational Foundation
Research Scholar-in-Residence Award
1111 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 728-7602

**The AAUW Educational Foundation provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women and to foster equity and positive societal change.**