Summer Research Institute 2002, May 28 - June 2, 2002

["Andres Arroyo" <NDACAN@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

<x-rich><bold>National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect

10th Annual Summer Research Institute

Cornell University, May 28-June 2, 2002

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The National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (NDACAN) will
sponsor its tenth Summer Research Institute for child maltreatment
researchers on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York on May
28- June 2, 2002. Conducted annually since 1993, the week-long Summer
Research Institute is an intensive experience in secondary data analysis
that combines colloquia with hands-on computing time. Participants are
selected on a competitive basis from a wide variety of disciplines
including psychology, social work, and medicine. The primary goal of the
Institute is to facilitate secondary analysis projects from which
researchers can publish. In addition, the Institute provides child
maltreatment researchers an invaluable opportunity for networking and
collaboration.


OVERVIEW OF INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES

Prospective applicants develop research questions that can be addressed
with data from the NDACAN holdings, and send in their applications. Once
selected to participate and before arriving at the Institute, each
participant obtains the data from the Archive and conducts preliminary
analyses to become familiar with the study and the structure of the data.
Upon arriving in Ithaca, participants share their analysis plans and
preliminary findings with other participants and NDACAN staff.
Participants receive assistance in refining their research plans, and
resolving technical problems and statistical analysis issues. The week's
agenda includes didactic workshops, research presentations, and extensive
computer time. Participants also have ample opportunity to collaborate
with other Institute participants. At the conclusion of the Institute,
participants will return home ready to complete their projects. The goal
for all participants should be a conference paper or journal article.


SCHEDULE AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Participants should arrive by Tuesday evening (5/28) for an opening
presentation and dinner at 7:00 p.m. Computing sessions will be held
Wednesday through Sunday beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Institute will
conclude after lunch on Sunday (6/2). The cost of housing, tuition, and
some meals will be covered by NDACAN. However, participants will be
responsible for their travel expenses and most dinners. Participants will
be housed in private rooms in a residence hall on the Cornell campus or
may choose to pay for their own accommodations (with partial
reimbursement) at the Statler Hotel on the Cornell campus.


DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

NDACAN is offering three scholarships to cover the travel expenses for
two minority participants and one graduate student. Applicants who ask to
be considered for the scholarships will be selected partly based on the
distance they need to travel and the likely associated cost. It is hoped
that these scholarships will encourage a diverse array of applicants who
would otherwise be unable to attend the Institute.


SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS

Twelve applicants will be selected based on their previous research
experience, the clarity and precision of their research plan, and their
level of commitment to following their work through to completion.
Scholars, professionals involved in research, and advanced graduate
students are all encouraged to apply. Applicants who were not accepted to
a previous Summer Research Institute may reapply. The Application
questions and instrucions are attached to this announcement and will alos
be available from the NDACAN Web site. Interested persons should submit
their typed or word-processed answers to the application questions along
with a recent curriculum vitae. 


<bold>All applications must be received by February 15, 2002. 


</bold>Participants will be notified of acceptance on or about March 15. 

Please direct all correspondence regarding the Summer Research Institute
to:


Andrés Arroyo (Phone: 607-255-7799; E-mail: DACAN@xxxxxxxxxxx). 

National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect

Family Life Development Center

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-4401

Telephone: 607-255-7799 o Fax: 607-255-8562 o E-mail: 
NDACAN@xxxxxxxxxxx

Web site: www.ndacan.cornell.edu

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