Harols Howe II Youth Policy Fellowship

Posted by on October 24, 2003

THE HAROLD HOWE II YOUTH POLICY FELLOWSHIP
"Bridging Youth Policy, Practice and Research"

The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) of Washington, D.C. announces the 2004 competition for our annual Fellowship award to a promising young scholar or practitioner. The Fellow will carry out a self-designed project on significant issues in youth policy, practice, research or program evaluation, focusing particularly on disadvantaged youth. The Fellowship is supported under a grant from the Ford Foundation. The Fellowship will be available for work commencing in the Summer or Fall of 2004.

AYPF envisions that this prestigious Fellowship award will help initiate or enhance a professional career in the youth policy arena. It is designed to encourage quality, original research in the field of youth work and youth policy development, and expand the knowledge base for improving policy and practice. It may support dissertation research in any of the fields related to youth policy.

The work of the Fellow will contribute to the expertise of AYPF and of the youth policy field as Fellows carry out an in-depth exploration of an important issue. Such projects will help to extend and deepen AYPF’s current work in developing youth policy reports on effective interventions for youth.

It is expected that in the 12-month period of the Fellowship, a report of high quality, based on rigorous analysis, will be produced. Quantitative and qualitative research projects are equally encouraged. The resulting paper will be published and disseminated by AYPF and may be the basis for an article in a peer- reviewed journal. We also anticipate that the Fellow’s project may be the basis for one or more AYPF forums to be held on Capitol Hill.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have received a The criteria for selection of Fellows are:

Master of Arts degree or higher earned within the five years preceding commencement of the Fellowship; OR completedion of coursework towards a Ph.D. within the five years preceding commencement of the Fellowship. Candidates must possess ;

Excellent writing skills and sufficient computer competency to carry out research and writing related to the project.;

The prime basis for the Howe Fellowship award is the quality and relevance of the submitted proposal to advancing the field of youth policy and practice.

The top candidates will be invited to meet with AYPF staff to discuss the scope of the project. At that time, candidates should be prepared to discuss the implications of the project for youth policy and practice. Candidates should also be prepared to explain how their research relates to the work of AYPF. To learn more about AYPF, see our website at <a href-"http://www.aypf.org">http://www.aypf.org</a>.

The Fellow will join the AYPF staff for a period of twelve months, accruing leave and working a regular 40 hour/week schedule. However, the Fellow will have the flexibility to perform research off-site as needed to further the project. The Fellow will have his or her own office space, including use of a computer, telephone and other office resources. She/he will have access to AYPF’s extensive networks, learning events and the experts and resource people that participate in them. AYPF senior staff will act as mentors. Fellows will receive a stipend of $25,000 and, if not otherwise available from another source, health insurance.

Proposals must be postmarked by January 9, 2004. AYPF’s intention is to announce the Fellowship awardee late in March, 2004. The awardee may begin residence at AYPF by mutual agreement over the next one-year period.

Please submit all applications to: Harold Howe II Fellowship, American Youth Policy Forum, 1836 Jefferson Place, NW, Washington, DC 20036-2505.