*  *Calll for Applications

2006-2007 Minority Fellowship - American Sociological Association
(ASA)

Deadline: January 31, 2006

The ASA's Minority Affairs Program announces its competition for the 
Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) for 2006.  The MFP fellowship is a 
pre-doctoral training program intended for underrepresented minorities

primarily interested in mental health issues and research.  This 
training program is supported by a grant from the National Institute of

Mental Health's (NIMH) Division of Mental Disorders, Behavioral
Research 
and AIDS.  Sociological research on mental illness and co-morbidities 
are germane to core areas of emphasis within NIMH, specifically, and
the 
National Institute of Health, generally.  Research on the social 
dimensions of mental illness includes attention to prevention and to 
causes, consequences, adoptions, and interventions.

In addition, MFP Fellowships in all areas of sociology are available. 

These are made possible by contributions from ASA members and from
other 
regional sociological associations.  While these fellowships do not 
stipulate a specific area of focus, they are fewer in number than those

supported by NIMH.  MFP Fellowships funded by NIMH provide an annual 
stipend of $20,772, and the general MFP Fellowships are $15,000.  For 
both fellowships, arrangements for the payment of tuition will be made

with universities or individual departments.

Visit 
http://www.asanet.org/page.ww?section=Funding&name=Minority+Fellowship+Program

<http://www.asanet.org/page.ww?section=Funding&name=Minority+Fellowship+Program>

for detailed information about applying for the fellowship or contact
us 
at 202-383-9005 ext. 322 or [log in to unmask]

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LaVon Rice
Interim Program Assistant, Minority Affairs Program
American Sociological Association
1307 New York Avenue NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
202-383-9005 ext. 322