The CSRD is currently accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students interested in becoming a CSRD Student Fellow for the 2020-2021 academic year. CSRD Student Fellows expand the Center’s range of research and engagement across UT’s campus and within the local community. Through exploration and research for independent and group projects, Fellows aid in creating a database of relevant research to serve as a launchpad for further research and social justice-oriented work.
This year-long fellowship pairs research skills development and hands-on research. Mentored by CSRD Director Dr. Peniel Joseph, CSRD Faculty Fellows, and CSRD team members, Student Fellows collaborate to conduct research on key subjects that sit at the intersections of race, democracy, and social justice. In addition, Student Fellows participate in CSRD events (held virtually for Fall 2020) and act as ambassadors on behalf of the CSRD, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and The University of Texas at Austin.
Undergraduate Fellows will receive a $375 stipend and will be enrolled in the 1 credit hour course PA 159T Public Policy Issues -Instructor: Joseph in Spring 2021. If you are enrolled in 12 hours for the semester, the additional credit hour will carry no additional charge. More information about tuition rates can be found here: https://onestop.utexas.edu/managing-costs/cost-tuition-rates/tuition-rates/
Graduate Fellows will receive a $500 stipend and will have the option to enroll in PA 389 Conference Course in Policy Analysis -Instructor: Joseph.
How to Apply
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria and complete the online application.
*Applications are due by 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.
Eligibility
- Current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin
- Available for a minimum of three hours per week
- Experience with research design and data collection
- 2.5 minimum GPA for undergraduate students; 3.0 minimum GPA for graduate students
- Available to attend meetings with Dr. Joseph, faculty, and student mentors
If you have any questions about the program or the application, please email CSRD Program Coordinator Emily Dunklee at emily.dunklee@austin.utexas.edu.