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| Brit DelMoral (center) was the recipient of the Policy Research Internship Award in 2006-2007. She is congratulated at the Awards Ceremony by Diane Hirshberg, her faculty mentor, and Chancellor Fran Ulmer.
"My internship at ISER has been an incredibly rewarding experience—not only has it enhanced my research skills and knowledge of the social sciences, but it has opened the door to professional development in a career path as a social researcher." - Brit DelMoral |
The Policy Research Internship Award is presented to exemplary students in the social sciences and other applicable fields interested in the analysis of public policy issues. The successful applicant will be asked to contribute research and analysis skills to a forthcoming publication published by the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER). After all applications are reviewed by a faculty panel, the selected student will be officially recognized university-wide and will be honored with a $1500 award upon completion of an ISER-sponsored research project. The student may seek credit for this experience through an internship or independent study with approval of the supervising faculty member and department Dean or Director.
About ISER: ISER enhances the well-being of Alaskans and others, through non-partisan research that helps people understand social and economic systems and supports informed public and private decision-making. ISER pursues its mission by:
- Focusing attention on critical economic and social issues in Alaska, the Arctic, and similar regions;
- Engaging in basic and applied research leading to better understanding of those issues; and
- Disseminating knowledge through publications, community involvement, public service, and teaching.
Fall Deadline: 5pm on October 15, 2007
Spring Deadline: 5pm on April 11, 2008
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Students must be accepted in an associate or baccalaureate degree program at the University of Alaska Anchorage (any campus)
- Students must be enrolled in at least twelve credits for the Spring 2008 semester
Application: Applicants must complete all of the following:
- Application form
- Academic-quality essay of 750-1000 words describing the student's interest in a recent or ongoing ISER project
(see list under "Research Areas" at www.iser.uaa.alaska.edu) - One signed letter of support from a faculty mentor
- An unofficial copy of the student's most recent transcripts
Submission
Applications must be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship located in Rasmuson Hall 119 by 5 p.m. on April 11, 2008.
Selection Criteria
Designation of the Policy Research Internship Award is determined by an ISER/UAA panel composed of researchers from ISER and the faculty members from the Undergraduate Research Task Force. The candidate's personal interest statement, transcript, and letter of support from a faculty mentor are all factors taken into consideration in the selection of the current award winner.
Conditions of Award
The research project/publication must be completed by a mutually agreed upon deadline set forth by ISER and the award winner. The student honored by this award will attend the Undergraduate Research Symposium held in April and submit a one-page essay describing the impact of the undergraduate research process upon their academic experience.
Visit the Success Stories Website to learn about previous winners of the award.
Download:
Policy Research Internship Award Announcement
Policy Research Internship Award Application Form
These forms may also be picked up from the Office of Undergraduate Research & Scholarship in RH 119.
