THE APPLICATION WINDOW IS NOW CLOSED.

2012 APPLICANTS' PROPOSALS ARE CURRENTLY BEING REVIEWED

UC/ACCORD 2012 CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Important Dates

MARCH 7 - Submissions Open

APRIL 17 (by 5 p.m.) - Deadline

JUNE 18 - Deadline to be ABD (Dissertation Fellows only)

General Information

UC/ACCORD was established to engage UC scholars in research that will support and inform efforts to replace prevailing patterns of schooling inequality and disparities in access to higher education with equitable conditions and outcomes for children from all sectors of our diverse state. UC/ACCORD is interested in increasing the number of graduate students and faculty within the UC system who are working in areas that inform its goals. It also supports scholars who have been working in this area for whom additional funding can support a better connection with UC/ACCORD activities.

AVAILABLE AWARDS

• One Year Dissertation Fellowships
• Faculty Research Seed Grants

WHO'S ELIGIBLE

UC doctoral students in their final year of dissertation and faculty in any field working on research consistent with UC/ACCORD's goal of making college a possibility for all California students, and increasing diversity within its institutions of higher education. Dissertation applicants must be advanced to candidacy by June 18.

UC/ACCORD's three key research areas include: (1) CRITICAL TRANSITIONS in the lives of underrepresented youth; (2) CRITICAL CONDITIONS for enhancing college opportunities; and (3) CRITICAL ISSUES related to making higher education more accessible.

REQUIREMENTS

Interested candidates can submit their applications online beginning March 7 at http://www.ucaccord.net

All applications must include

• Title Page
• Proposed Project Description
• Methods
• Curriculum Vitae

In addition, Faculty Seed Grant applicants must also include

• Proposed Budget

More Information

• Download complete 2012 CALL FOR PROPOSALS for specific instructions and requirements
• Attend a campus INFORMATION SESSION with UC/ACCORD executive director
  
• Visit FELLOWSHIPS & GRANTS page for information on previous awardees and to view past abstracts
• Read FAQs on application process
  
• Contact us at ucaccord@ucla.edu or 310-267-4412