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- Apply for Winter/Spring 2020 BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds!
- Beinecke Scholarship Program
- Earn Academic Credit for Research Practicum on Campus
- Bipartisan Policy Center: Research Analyst Position for Recent Graduates
- Bipartisan Policy Center Paid Part-Time Spring Internship
| Apply for Winter/Spring 2020 BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds! Posted: 13 Nov 2019 11:30 AM PST     |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2019 11:29 AM PST Are you a junior planning to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social studies? Do you have an outstanding academic record? Do you have a high degree of financial need? The Beinecke Scholarship Program provides graduate study scholarships in the humanities and social sciences to JUNIORS of exceptional, demonstrated academic ability who have a high degree of financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA process. (For example, receiving or qualifying for a Pell Grant would indicate a high degree of financial need.) The Beinecke program seeks highly motivated and intellectually accomplished JUNIORS who plan to pursue researched-based master's or PhD programs in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation. "Junior" means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study next fall 2020 and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2020 and August 2021. FIELDS OF STUDY: The Beinecke program is open to students planning research-oriented master's and Ph.D. studies in any field in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Professionally-oriented degree programs of any kind ARE NOT supported. FINANCIAL NEED: Candidates for nomination by the University of Maryland should be recipients of Pell Grants or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of underlying financial need as revealed through the FAFSA process. Candidates for the Beinecke Scholarship must be nominated by their university or college – the University of Maryland, College Park can nominate 1 outstanding junior annually to compete for a Beinecke Scholarship. To seek nomination, candidates must submit a complete draft of a Beinecke Scholarship application by January 17, 2020. Learn more about the Beinecke program and the application process by contacting Dr. Leslie Brice at the National Scholarships Office at lbrice@umd.edu. Who may apply: To be eligible for the Beinecke Scholarship nomination, a student must:
Duration: Scholars must utilize all funding within five years of graduation. Campus Deadline: January 17, 2020 This is the deadline for submitting a complete draft of a Beinecke application to be considered for University of Maryland, College Park nomination. Website: www.Beineckescholarship.org  |
| Earn Academic Credit for Research Practicum on Campus Posted: 13 Nov 2019 05:40 AM PST REMINDER: Priority Deadline is Friday, Nov. 15th. In Spring 2020, the Department of Economics will once again offer ECON488K: Applied Research Practicum - Kaulkin Ginsberg Research Fellows Program. This course will meet on campus in the Fall semester Mondays from 5:30-7:30 pm. This program is an excellent opportunity for economics majors to gain practical experience producing market research valued by businesses. Students stay on campus but still engage in research activities that they might do as an intern or an entry level employee working on site at a consulting firm. The research produced could hypothetically help investors decide if they want to pursue activity in a specific segment of the business services market. A sample syllabus for this course is available here. Entry into the program is competitive; only a maximum of 16 students will be selected to participate in Spring 2020. Students must meet the minimum qualifications and apply to be selected for this research course. Minimum qualifications include:
The application for ECON488K is available here. If you are interested in applying, follow the instructions and submit all required application materials. Completed applications may be submitted in person to the ECON Advising Office (3108 TYD) or by email to econadvising@umd.edu.  |
| Bipartisan Policy Center: Research Analyst Position for Recent Graduates Posted: 12 Nov 2019 01:03 PM PST BPC is currently seeking a Research Analyst to support activities across BPC's Economic Policy Project (EPP). The Economic Policy Project is committed to developing bipartisan policy recommendations to enhance the financial prosperity and security of the American people. The project also provides timely analysis of fiscal and economic developments and proposals.
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| Bipartisan Policy Center Paid Part-Time Spring Internship Posted: 12 Nov 2019 01:06 PM PST BPC offers students a chance to work in Washington, D.C. alongside its policy experts and across a range of different issue areas. Throughout the internship program, students get a chance to deeply engage with policy research, attend BPC and other local events, and witness policy development in the nation's capital. Qualified candidates will be highly motivated and energetic self-starters. Interns will assist individual projects and departments in several capacities and should be enthusiastic about working on a variety of tasks. Candidates must but team players and express an interest in at least one of BPC's various policy projects or functional areas. Internship opportunities are available within the following teams:
SPRING PROGRAM During the fall and spring semesters, internships are part-time. Spring interns will receive a $1,500 stipend. Applicants must be rising juniors or above and currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Non-US citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. They do not offer visa sponsorship. Spring internship hours are flexible, allowing students to gain valuable experience while maintaining their regular class schedules. Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to providing administrative support, assisting with events and meetings, conducting research and assisting with the development and writing of reports, white papers, and proposals. While interns work closely with their assigned project teams, there are also opportunities to learn from and be exposed to the wide range of issues addressed by the organization. BPC encourages interns to attend off-site events and to participate in educational opportunities with fellow staff. APPLICATION PROCESS Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the application period closes. Please submit all required materials in one condensed PDF file via email to bpcinternships@bipartisanpolicy.org. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls please. Required materials:
Women and those who identify as People of Color are highly encouraged to apply. ECONOMIC POLICY PROJECT INTERNSHIP The Economic Policy Project (EPP) develops bipartisan policy recommendations designed to enhance the economic opportunity, prosperity, and security of the American people. In addition to developing recommendations, EPP provides timely analysis of fiscal and economic policy. In 2018, BPC launched the Task Force on Higher Education Financing and Student Outcomes to rethink federal and state approaches to higher education in ways that promote affordability and accountability throughout the system. The task force will deliberate on a range of topics, creating a vision for the future of public policy's role in postsecondary education – one that recognizes the changing student body, innovations in education, and the demands of America's 21st century economy. EPP also continues to be a trusted leader in federal fiscal policy, particularly in analyzing the budget and debt limit. EPP's debt limit analyses have long been widely cited both in the media and directly by policymakers. EPP's first analysis of the federal debt limit was led by now Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell during his time as a Fellow at BPC. Continuing EPP's work on retirement policy, the Funding Our Future campaign was launched in 2018 by the Bipartisan Policy Center and financial advisor Ric Edelman. The goal of the campaign is to raise the profile of challenges facing the American retirement system and to strengthen people's ability to retire securely in America. The campaign is now made up of a diverse set of more than 30 educational and private sector partner organizations, crossing political and geographical divides. Prior to the launch of Funding Our Future, EPP released the final report of its Commission on Retirement Security and Personal Savings, a two-year effort that produced a comprehensive package of bipartisan recommendations aimed at improving retirement security. Other areas where EPP has done substantial work include tax reform, sequestration and the federal budget process. Responsibilities The intern will support long-term policy projects and papers, conducting background research and writing. They will also draft blog posts and assist staff in preparing responses to Hill and media requests. Other facets of the internship include: monitoring major congressional activity, analyzing budget documents, and event planning. The intern will be asked to handle multiple assignments and switch between them depending on EPP's needs. Qualifications
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