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2017-2018 RDA/US Call for Fellows

The US region of the Research Data Alliance (RDA/US) invites applications for its Early Career Data Share fellowship program. The successful Fellows will engage with RDA through carrying out self-proposed projects with RDA groups and through extensive networking and communication with the RDA community. Applications from traditionally underserved populations are strongly encouraged. 

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IMPORTANT DATES: 

March 15, 2017 – Fellowship applications are due

March 27, 2017 – Award notifications

May 20-22, 2017 – Fellowship begins with the orientation workshop in Troy, NY

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The projects will be carried out independently, and be relevant to the goals and interests of an RDA Working, Interest, or Coordination Group (e.g., Technical Advisory Board).

Fellows should identify 2 Working or Interest Groups in which they will participate during their Fellowship.

Applicants are encouraged to reach out to the chairs of the groups to request a letter of support.

Graduate students must provide a letter of support from their advisors or mentors.

The Program duration is 12 or 18 months depending on the nature of the project; accordingly, Fellows will receive a $5000 or $10,000 stipend. The Program also covers travel to RDA plenaries during the duration of the fellowship (international and domestic travel). Fellows are required to participate in a cohort building orientation workshop held at the beginning of the fellowship.

ELIGIBILITY: 

The program seeks graduate students, postdoctoral students, or early career researchers:

  • Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers must hold current appointment at an institution of higher education in the US;
  • early career researchers must be employed at a US-based institution, have graduated with a relevant terminal degree, and be no more than three years beyond receipt of that degree. 
  • Applications from traditionally underserved populations are strongly encouraged!

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: 

Applicants are sought from a variety of backgrounds: communications, social, natural and physical sciences, business, informatics, and computer science. The RDA Data Share program will look for a T-shaped skill set, where early signs of cross discipline competency and interest in data are combined with a deep competency in one discipline.

Additional criteria include: benefit to the applicant’s career trajectory, interest in and commitment to data sharing and open access; demonstrated ability to work in teams and to show results within a limited time framework.

TO APPLY: 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications as follows:

Prepare 1-2 page statement that describes proposed project along with a timeline, benefit to career trajectory, and the 2 Working or Interest Groups in which fellow will participate during fellowship.

Complete application form and attach your statement, CV and optional letter of support at http://us.rd-alliance.org/2017-2018-call-fellows-application-form 

 

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