375 - Professional Development Workshop. Informational Session: William T. Grant Scholars Program

Session Submission Type: Workshop

Abstract

This Professional Development Session will introduce the focus areas of the William T. Grant Scholars Program and provide information and answer questions about putting together a strong application. The WT Grant Foundation has as its mission to support research to improve the lives of young people The Scholars Program supports promising early-career researchers from diverse disciplines, who have demonstrated success in conducting high-quality research and are seeking to further develop and broaden their expertise. Candidates are nominated by a supporting institution and must submit five-year research plans that demonstrate creativity, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to continued professional development. Every year, four to six William T. Grant Scholars are selected and each receives $350,000 distributed over a five-year period. More information at http://www.wtgrantfoundation.org/funding_opportunities/fellowships/william_t__grant_scholars

Sub Unit

• Professional Development Workshop

Session Organizer

• Mary E. Pattillo, Northwestern University

Leader

• Vivian Tseng, William T. Grant Foundation

Co-Leaders

• Mary E. Pattillo, Northwestern University

• Adam Gamoran, University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Dina G. Okamoto, Indiana University