Annenberg Undergraduate Scholars - Education and Social Policy Research Fellowships
About the Annenberg Undergraduate Scholars Program
The Annenberg Undergraduate Scholars Program aims to prepare current Brown undergraduates to engage in rigorous empirical research in education and social policy to build just and flourishing societies. It begins with a 10-week paid internship that provides Scholars with research experience and professional learning opportunities through both workshops and direct participation in research projects focused on students, schools, and education policy. Scholars will interact with Brown faculty who are working on education and social policy, as well as have the opportunity to join their research teams after finishing the internship. During the summer program, as well as during the remainder of Scholars’ time at Brown, the program will provide a dynamic and supportive intellectual community, opportunities to work with Brown faculty, and workshops to further build research skills. It will also facilitate transition to related graduate study programs or professions in social science and policy. The Annenberg Undergraduate Scholars program welcomes applications from Brown undergraduates and aims to build diverse, inclusive and supportive cohorts.
About the Annenberg Institute at Brown University:
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Training Goals:
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Understanding of key education and social-policy questions
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Skills in data management and data analysis
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Fluency in using statistical softwares to conduct quantitative analysis using large administrative datasets.
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Measurement skills including selecting and assessing measures and designing and writing survey items.
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Synthesis skills including literature reviews.
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Communication skills including data displays, visualization, and writing.
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How to be an effective member of a research team.
Program Requirements:
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Selected scholars are expected to spend the entire 8 weeks in the training.
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Selected scholars should have a strong interest in education and social policy and motivation to continue to pursue research during their time at Brown.