320 - Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Professional Development Workshop. Getting a Grant When You Study Diversity-Related Topics

Session Submission Type: Invited Session

Abstract

This workshop focuses on the grant-getting process, based on ten+ years of successful and unsuccessful proposals analyzing under-represented minority (URM) career trajectories in sociology including issues such as mentoring, inclusion, and publishing. The workshop will discuss steps in the grant process--the statement of the problem, the need for a compelling concept, and the use of data to bolster arguments. Hints will be given on proposal styles, and when to use emotion. Workshop participants will be encouraged to discuss their on-going proposals and to receive feedback.

Sub Unit

• Minority Fellowship Program Session

Session Organizers

• Jean H. Shin, American Sociological Association

• Beth Floyd, American Sociological Association

Co-Leaders

• Jean H. Shin, American Sociological Association

• Roberta M. Spalter-Roth, American Sociological Association

Panelist

• Cheryl B. Leggon, Georgia Institute of Technology