*New* CSSS Seminar: A latent Markov model with two parallel processes for modeling inter-generational exchanges (4/24/24)
CSSS is excited to host Irini Moustaki On Wednesday, April 24th from 12:30-1:30 PM in 409 Savery and on Zoom (register here). Irini Moustaki is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at the London School of Economics & Political Science. Read more about Moustaki and her talk on the event page here.
Population Association of America Annual Meeting: Practice Talks
*New* Funding Opportunity for School Finance Research (Letter of Interest due 4/25/24)
EdFund, a new initiative focused on improving the way we fund schools, has released a request for proposals for new research that supports decision-making around how funds are raised and spent for public schools. Grants will range from $10,000-$100,000, with a goal of awarding $700,000 in 2024 for work that advances what the field knows, provides new data or tools, and connects policy to outcomes. We encourage applications from students and early-career professionals, in addition to veteran researchers. Letters of Interest (LOI) are due on April 25. You can view the RFP and a research agenda on their website or in this pdf version.
*New* CSSS Travel Grants Now Open (Due 4/25/24)
CSSS is delighted to offer a limited number of grants for graduate and undergraduate students and postdoctoral researchers working with CSSS faculty affiliates to cover expenses associated with presenting research at conferences and attending workshops or courses. Travel must occur between July 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 to be eligible for support. Travel outside this time period will be considered with justification. Read more here and apply by April 25th!
*New* Registration is now open for the Northwest Nature and Health Symposium (Register by 4/26/24)
Registration is now open for the Northwest Nature and Health Symposium on May 1 in Seattle! This year’s event features eight talks, one moderated discussion, a student poster session, and the chance to connect with colleagues in the Nature and Health community. Nature and Health illuminates the connections between nature and human health and well-being. They work with the community and decision makers to translate research findings into programs and policies that promote equitable engagement with nature. Registration ends on April 26th. Early bird pricing expires on April 1st. Don’t delay, register today!
*New* JSDE Seminar to Host Aprajit Mahajan (4/29/24)
JSDE (The Joint Seminar in Development Economics) welcomes you to attend a seminar with Aprajit Mahajan from UC Berkeley on April 29th from 11:00-12:30 in 410 Savery. Stay tuned for more details on this talk!
Research Scientist, Institute for Disease Modeling (12-Month LTE) (Open until filled)
JSDE Seminar to Host Madeline McKelway
Deadline Extended: PAR-22-233 (Time-Sensitive Opportunities for Health Research)
The NIH announced that the deadline for the funding opportunity, Time-Sensitive Opportunities for Health Research (PAR-22-233), has been extended for an additional year. Please note that the OBSSR contact has changed to Rosalind King, PhD, Chief, Scientific Development and Coordination Section. This funding opportunity aims to expedite the review and award process to support research focused on understanding health outcomes related to unexpected or time-sensitive events, such as emergent environmental threats and pandemics or changes in local, state, or national policies, as well as natural disasters. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 2, 2025.