Latinx Social Science Pipeline Initiative at UC Berkeley
Call for Applicants: Latino Social Science Predoctoral Fellowship
Deadline for Application: February 1, 2024
The Latinx Social Science Pipeline Initiative (LSSPI) at UC Berkeley is pleased to announce the Latino Social Science Predoctoral Fellowship program. This fellowship is designed to support outstanding doctoral candidates in their final stages of dissertation research with a focus on Latinx social issues. The program aims to provide resources and an intellectually stimulating environment to help candidates complete their research and advance their academic careers. Two fellows will be selected through a national competition and given a one-year living expense stipend of $42,500. The selected students are expected to file their Ph.D. after completing their fellowship. The program will be limited to US-based scholars.
Eligibility
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Applicants must have reached doctoral candidate status in a social science Ph.D. program, broadly defined.
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The proposed dissertation research should center on Latinx social issues in the U.S. or beyond.
Fellowship Details
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Fellowship term: One year, starting on August 1, 2024
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Living expense stipend: $42,500 for the fellowship year.
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Research/Travel Funds: $2500 (added to the living stipend)
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Fellows will be enrolled as graduate students in their home institutions. UC Berkeley will not pay fringe benefits but will pay their stipend as well as visiting student researcher fees. Candidates must be responsible for finding their own housing.
Expectations: Fellows are expected to:
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Spend one year in residence at UC Berkeley, actively engaging with the academic community and resources.
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Finalize their dissertation research and writing during the fellowship year.
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Participate in all LSSPI events, including workshops, symposia, and training sessions.
Application Requirements: Applicants should submit the following materials:
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Cover Letter that includes an overview of the dissertation project and its relevance to Latinx social issues, the applicant’s goals and expectations for the fellowship year, and a statement on how one year in residence at UC Berkeley will advance the research and writing process.
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Curriculum Vitae (CV).
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Dissertation Abstract (up to 2 pages) that outlines the project's main research questions, methodology, and expected scholarly and social contributions.
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Writing Sample, preferably a chapter from the dissertation.
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Letter of Recommendation (1) from the dissertation advisor/chair.
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Work Plan that includes (1) a descriptive plan and timeline detailing what the fellow will be doing in their fellowship year and (2) information on broader career goals (1-2 pages).
Application Submission: Please submit your application materials in a single PDF document to luis.hernandez@berkeley.edu by February 1, 2024
Selection Process: Fellows will be selected through a national competition based on the quality and potential of their dissertation projects. The selection committee will include faculty members with Latinx social science research expertise.
Notification of Awards: Review of applications will begin in early February and continue until the positions have been filled. The fellowships will commence on August 1, 2024.
Contact: For inquiries or additional information, please contact Luis Javier Hernandez, LSSPI’s Program Manager, at luis.hernandez@berkeley.edu
We look forward to receiving applications from outstanding doctoral candidates passionate about advancing research on Latinx social issues and making valuable contributions to the field during their fellowship year at UC Berkeley!