Applications to the IV IASSCS Post-Conference training, following the VIII IASSCS Conference, are now closed.
We are pleased to announce the IV IASSCS Post-Conference Training following the VIII IASSCS Conference in Madrid, Spain from July 11th to 20th, 2011. IASSCS’ mission is to strengthen the field of social and cultural sexuality research globally. We are committed to building equity in research capacity worldwide and to a broad range of research activities, including strengthening communication among researchers, policy makers, and activists.
Training fellows, with faculty members and local training coordinators, will explore current issues in sexuality and gender through various training activities, including lectures, seminars, fieldwork, film screening, and fellows’ presentations. This ten-day intensive training program will provide a unique opportunity for participants to study theories of sexualities, exchange ideas, apply new knowledge in their work and develop networks.
Course
During the training, well-established international scholars and activists will give lectures on relevant topics, including sexual diversity, gender equality, human rights, sexual health, and qualitative and quantitative research methods. Training fellows will also receive critical mentorship and grantsmanship in the development of their own research projects and grant proposals for advocacy. The training course will focus on theory and methods on sexuality studies. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to the fellows who successfully complete the training course.
Eligibility
The Post-Conference training is intended for graduate students in the social sciences currently working on their thesis or dissertation on sexuality-related topics, or for community advocates working in the fields of sexuality, gender, or HIV/AIDS prevention. Individuals who are not in the disciplines of social science or sexual rights and health advocacy but have a strong interest in pursuing careers in this field are also welcomed to apply for this training program.
All applicants must:
- Register and submit an abstract at the Conference; and
- Be able to stay for 10 days in Madrid after the Conference and communicate in English.
Application
For participation in this training, applicants should submit through their Conference profile the following documents in English by January, 10th 2011:
- Training fellowship application form (available through your Conference profile).
- Current resume or curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages).
- Personal statement (500 word limit) describing your career/studies: how your career/studies specifically relate to the IASSCS mission and vision; why you are interested in the training; and how participation will enhance your future career/studies.
- Research proposal summarizing the research project you will work on during the training. The project may be a thesis, dissertation, report or manuscript, or grant proposal. The proposal must be clear and concise; no more than five pages, excluding references or bibliographies, with 12 font and double spaced.
Fellowship applicants only: Please prepare a brief statement about your financial situation and need for assistance (maximum 200 words).
Deadline for application The deadline for the conference training application is January 10th, 2011.
Registration Fee and Fellowship
The training registration fee will be available soon.
IASSCS provides a limited number of partial or full fellowships. The IASSCS Post-Conference fellowship covers one or more of the following:
- Registration fee ($600 US)
- Flight fare (least-expensive, most-direct economy flight)
- Accommodation for 10 days
- Subsistence allowance for 10 days
Individuals from the Middle East and North Africa are strongly encouraged to apply for fellowship.
The fellowship deadline is January 10th, 2011.
Note: Applicants may apply for both the IASSCS Post-Conference training fellowship and the IASSCS Conference scholarship. If applying for the training fellowship only, applicants will be responsible for their Conference-related expenses before the training begins.
Inquiry and Submission
Submit your application through the Conference profile you created in the Conference website. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation message. If you have any questions concerning the application and training, please contact us at 2011conference@iasscs.org
Selection
Selection will be based on the applicant’s solid and original work, as well as publications, fieldwork, or long-standing involvement in sexual rights and health. Applications from a variety of professional fields and institutional backgrounds are welcome. Decisions will be made by the IASSCS Committee and acceptance letters will be e-mailed in April, 2011.
We very much look forward to your participation! Good luck with your application!
