2006 Summer Research Institute Announcement and Application link

[Andres Arroyo <aa17@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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The National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect is accepting 
applications for the 2006 Summer Research Institute (SRI).

This message contains the Summer Research Institute 2006 Announcement and 
the text of the Application for reference.
   Applicants should download the official Application (MS Word Format) 
through this link: <SRI2006Application.htm>

SRI<SRI2006Application.htm> 2006 Application


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Summer Research Institute Announcement
Cornell University, May 31- June 4, 2006

NDACAN will sponsor its fourteenth Summer Research Institute for child 
maltreatment researchers on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New 
York on May 31- June 4, 2006. Conducted annually since 1993, the 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 their findings. In addition, the Institute provides 
child maltreatment researchers an invaluable opportunity for networking and 
collaboration.

OVERVIEW OF INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES
Using data from the Archive holdings, applicants develop research questions 
and describe their projects in their applications. Accepted applicants 
obtain their datasets prior to arriving at the Institute so that they can 
familiarize themselves with the data and conduct preliminary analyses. 
While at the Institute, participants have the opportunity to work 
intensively with the data. Consultants and other participants are available 
to provide technical support and assist with statistical analysis issues. 
In addition to the computing sessions, participants attend a lecture each 
day that addresses statistical and research issues relevant to the group.

SCHEDULE AND ACCOMMODATIONS
The Institute will begin on Wednesday evening (5/31) with an opening 
orientation and dinner and conclude after lunch on Sunday (6/4). 
Participants are encouraged to stay throughout the entire Institute. 
Computing sessions will be held Thursday through Sunday with afternoon 
lectures Thursday through Saturday. Participants will stay in private rooms 
at the Cornell University Statler Hotel. Room expenses and most meals will 
be covered by the Archive, but participants are responsible for their 
travel expenses.

DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
NDACAN is offering three scholarships to cover the travel expenses for two 
minority participants and one graduate student. It is hoped that these 
scholarships will promote a diverse array of applicants who would otherwise 
be unable to attend the Institute.

SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS
Approximately twelve applicants will be selected based on the quality of 
their research plan, familiarity with the dataset, previous research 
experience, and group fit. Professors, advanced graduate students, and 
research professionals are encouraged to apply. Applicants who were not 
accepted in a previous year may reapply. The electronic application may be 
downloaded from the NDACAN Web site. Applications must be received by 
January 13, 2006. Participants will be notified of acceptance in early 
February. Please direct correspondence regarding the Institute to Andrés 
Arroyo (E-mail: NDACAN@cornell.edu, Phone: 607-255-7799).
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Application Information
Summer Research Institute
Cornell University
May 31- June 4, 2006

Please <SRI2006Application.htm>download the SRI 2006 Application (MS Word 
format).

The text of the application is printed here for reference:

The Summer Research Institute promotes the use of Archive datasets and 
encourages publication of research findings. At the Institute, participants 
gain greater familiarity with the datasets they are using and make progress 
on their research projects. They work during computing sessions, obtain 
assistance from consultants and colleagues, and attend relevant colloquia.
The Archive encourages applications from advanced graduate students, 
post-docs, faculty, and other researchers. Applicants are rated based on 
the quality of their proposal, their research background, and the intention 
to publish their findings. In addition to these criteria, applicants are 
selected in order to achieve some balance of datasets being represented.
Instructions: <SRI2006Application.htm>Download the SRI 2006 Application MS 
Word document and type or paste your responses directly into the boxes. 
Applications must include a recent CV and provide answers to the 
application questions. Materials may be sent via postal mail to the address 
below or via e-mail attachment to 
<mailto:NDACAN@cornell.edu>NDACAN@cornell.edu. Please title your 
attachments with your last name (e.g. JonesApp.doc, JonesCV.doc). DEADLINE: 
Applications and CVs must be received on or before January 13, 2006.
E-mail Application and CV to: <mailto:NDACAN@cornell.edu>NDACAN@cornell.edu.
OR
Ship Application and CV to:
Andrés Arroyo, Administrative Assistant
National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
Beebe Hall - Family Life Development Center
Cornell University,
Ithaca, New York 14853
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Contact Information

Applicant Name:
Degree/Level of Education:
Address:
City:
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ZIP:
Telephone:
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Organization/Institution:
Position within Organization:
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Questions

1. From the list of holdings at www.ndacan.cornell.edu, indicate the 
dataset you would like to work with at the Institute.
2. In no more than one page, please discuss your research background. 
Expand on the information provided in your CV by giving a narrative 
description of the role you have played in the research projects you have 
worked on.
3. In no more than two pages, describe the project you would like to work 
on at the Institute. Provide the rationale for your study and indicate your 
research objectives. Please list your specific hypotheses and discuss how 
your study expands on the work of the original investigator. You can 
strengthen your application by showing that you are familiar with the 
dataset and the strengths and limitations of its research design.
4. We are offering three diversity scholarships to help defray the domestic 
travel costs associated with attending the Institute. Scholarships will be 
awarded to two minority applicants and one graduate student applicant. If 
you are eligible and interested in being considered, please check the 
appropriate boxes below. If you are a minority applicant who is also a 
graduate student, you may check both boxes.

[] I am a minority applicant, and I would like to be considered for one of 
the minority scholarships.
[] I am a graduate student, and I would like to be considered for the 
graduate student scholarship.
Please note that computers at the Institute are Windows-based machines with 
SAS, SPSS, and Stata analysis software installed.
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Please <SRI2006Application.htm>download the SRI 2006 Application (MS Word 
format).


   Andrés Arroyo
   Administrative Assistant
   National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (NDACAN)
   Beebe Hall - FLDC
   College of Human Ecology
   Cornell University
   Ithaca NY 14853
Phone: 607-255-7799 * Fax: 607-255-8562
E-mail: NDACAN@cornell.edu
Web site: www.ndacan.cornell.edu  

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