Oscar Kaplan Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Issues
Announcement for 2009-2011
This Fellowship will provide a two–year period during which the Kaplan Fellow can think, write, participate in the research of an established laboratory, and develop his or her own research program with guidance from a team of experienced researchers. Consistent with the professional life of Oscar Kaplan , the overarching goal of the Fellowship is to develop the skills necessary to be successful in the highly competitive arena of university research and teaching (please see Oscar Kaplan's Legacy). Specifically, it is expected that upon completion of the Fellowship, the individual will be well–prepared to conduct independent research, obtain extramural funding for his or her research, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and mentor students at all levels in the conduct of psychological research.
The Kaplan Fellow will join the laboratory of an established researcher in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University whose work is supported by federal grants or other extramural sources. Faculty members available and willing to serve as Primary Mentors for the current fellowship cycle are listed at the bottom of this announcement with links to their individual web sites.
Stipend
An annual stipend of $35,000 will be awarded to the Kaplan Fellow. Healthcare coverage will be provided and a limited budget will be available for fellowship–related training activities such as travel to professional meetings.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2009 Notification Date: June 15, 2009 Start Date: September 15, 2009
Eligibility
Funding cannot begin until all requirements for the Ph.D. have been met (including but not limited to post-defense changes in the dissertation manuscript and internship if that is a degree requirement).
Potential applicants should contact potential mentors regarding their interest in working with them in the development of a proposal and in the provision of guidance during the fellowship.
An applicant should notify Joe Price, Kaplan Fellowship Administrator, at jprice@sunstroke.sdsu.edu that she or he is preparing an application as soon as the process is begun. A complete application will include
a letter of application,
a curriculum vitae,
a graduate school transcript,
three letters of recommendation sent directly from the recommenders to the Committee,
and the proposal for research and training developed with the potential Primary Mentor
Application material should be sent to:
Oscar Kaplan Postdoctoral Committee Department of Psychology San Diego State University San DiegoCA92182-4611
All application materials must be received by May 15, 2009.
Award Notice
The successful applicant will be notified of selection as the Kaplan Postdoctoral Fellow in Developmental Issues by June 15, 2009.
Faculty Members available to serve as Primary Mentors
Elizabeth A. Klonoff, PhD
Professor of Psychology/Co-director of the doctoral program in clinical psychology
