Hello again nautico,
Another interesting question, something we might hear everyday but
don't really think about unless it is pointed out. The positions of
Senior and Junior Fellows are real but vary greatly from institution
to institution, from the number of positions granted, the
qualifications, the length of terms, responsibilities, funding, etc.
and one must apply to "win" one.
Here is an example of what is required to apply for the "University of
Michigan Postdoctoral Fellowship Program":
"Eligibility: The program encourages applications from scholars in any
field where the research holdings of the University of Michigan are
compelling.
* A Senior Fellow is a scholar/professor who is five years or more
beyond the Ph.D.
* A Junior Fellow is a scholar/professor who has received his/her
Ph.D. within the past five years.
University of Michigan faculty are not eligible for either the senior
or junior fellowship program. Program eligibility is limited to
non-U-M scholars/faculty.
Awards:
* Senior Fellowships will be awarded at approximately $40,000 per
semester plus university benefits.
* Junior Fellowships will be awarded at approximately $42,000 per year
plus university benefits.
* Senior and Junior Fellows will have appointments within a relevant
academic department.
Fellowship Terms:
* Senior Fellows may apply for a period of one semester or two
consecutive semesters (Fall/Winter).
* Junior Fellows must apply for a period of two consecutive academic
years.
Responsibilities while a Fellow:
* Senior Fellows will teach two undergraduate seminars for each
semester in residence. Seminars are limited to 15 students. If a
Senior Fellow is in residence for more than one term, the Fellow may
repeat the seminar(s).
* Junior Fellows: During the initial Fall semester, the Fellow is
released from teaching duties to identify research collections and
develop a course plan. Teaching responsibilities for Junior Fellows
include two undergraduate seminars in each of the following three
semesters (Winter/Fall/Winter). Fellows may repeat the seminars during
the time of the fellowship appointment."
http://www.umich.edu/~provost/publicgoods/fellow.htm
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Another example:
School for International Training English Language Fellow Program:
"The English Language Fellow Program, a ten-month program funded by
the Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs,
is designed to assist with the improvement of English teaching
capability in selected institutions around the world in order to
contribute to mutual understanding between the people of the United
States and peoples abroad. By contributing to the improvement of
English language teaching, the English Language Fellow Program aids
U.S. Embassies in their goals of facilitating democratic institution
building and encouraging participation in the global economy."
"Senior Fellows conduct special projects in teacher training,
methodology, curriculum development, and needs analysis at
universities, teacher training institutions, ministries of education,
binational centers, and related language education institutions.
Junior Fellows must have an MA with an emphasis on TESL/TEFL awarded
within the last 5 years, and in-hand by June 30, 2003. A substantial
portion of a Junior Fellow's time is spent in classroom teaching -- up
to 20 contact hours per week."
"Benefits include a stipend ($21,000/Senior Fellows; $14,000/Junior
Fellows) plus allowances for living/housing, shipping, educational
materials, and pre-departure expenses. Additionally, roundtrip airfare
and medical coverage are provided."
http://www.sit.edu/elf/
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One more example:
International Fellows in Philanthropy Program" at John Hopkins
University:
Application Requirements:
"We are soliciting candidates who: 1) have demonstrated a high degree
of interest, experience, and professional competence in research,
management, or general leadership related to the voluntary,
nongovernmental, nonprofit, or philanthropic sector; or 2) nonprofit
liaison officers established by governments and multi-national
organizations who play a role in linking with nonprofit organizations
through project partnerships, legal reform initiatives, and a variety
of other activities.
Candidates are expected to have attained a university diploma
equivalent to the American Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and to
be capable of carrying out independent research and inquiry. A high
degree of English fluency is required as demonstrated by a score of
600 or higher on the TOEFL exam.
There are no restrictions as to nationality (except that U.S. citizens
are excluded from eligibility). Fellows are required to attend the
annual International Fellows in Philanthropy Conference prior to their
fellowship year and are strongly encouraged to participate in
subsequent annual conferences.
Junior Fellows
Positions as Junior Fellows are available to graduate students and
young professionals below the age of 35 who are involved in research
or management in the field of voluntary or philanthropic organizations
via any academic discipline. Junior Fellow positions cover a period of
nine months (two academic semesters) beginning in September of each
year. Junior Fellows typically select one graduate course each
semester from the course offerings of the Institute for Policy
Studies. The course selections do not constitute a University degree
program. In addition Junior Fellows conduct a research project or
practicum related to their specific interests in cooperation with
faculty or staff of the University.
Senior Fellows
Positions as Senior Fellows are open to individuals age 30 and over
who hold positions in academic institutions, nonprofit organizations,
or foundations. Senior Fellows spend a period of four months (one
academic semester) at Hopkins commencing in either September or late
January. Senior Fellows are expected to contribute to the research
and public education program of the Institute for Policy Studies.
This will normally involve conducting a specific research project on
some aspect of the nonprofit sector and preparing technical assistance
materials for use by nonprofit organizations in their home countries.
Senior Fellow responsibilities may also involve supporting the ongoing
research activities of the Institute for Policy Studies; teaching a
scheduled University course; presenting lectures and seminars to the
University community, and others."
http://www.jhu.edu/~philfellow/who.html
Additional Links:
Grants for Individuals:
http://plsc.uark.edu/grad/grants_for_individuals.htm
Brookings Institute Fellowship Opportunities:
http://www.brook.edu/admin/fellowships.htm
Generally,
1. Are there any "junior fellows,"
....Yes.
2. What functions do they fulfil in such think tanks?
....Varies greatly but usually involves research and teaching.
3. Are they tantamount to students?
....No, they are highly qualified individuals who are expected to
contribute to a given discipline through research and education.
4. Do any of them ever become "senior fellows" or are the latter
limited to people with a track record in public service?
....Sure, Juniors can become Seniors if they apply and they are not
limited to public service people.
I hope I've answered all of your questions but if not, please post a
clarification request before rating my answer.
Sincerely,
hummer
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Clarification of Answer by
hummer-ga
on
12 Jun 2003 10:38 PDT
Hi nautico,
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI), The Rand Corp, and The
Brookings Institution, divide their fellowships up as "Doctoral" and
"Postdoctoral", rather than "junior" and "senior".
AEI Doctoral / Postdoctoral Fellowships:
"Doctoral fellows will receive a stipend of $35,000 for the academic
year; a postdoctoral fellow will receive $45,000."
http://www.aei.org/research/contentID.2003043013201653/default.asp
UCLA/RAND Predoctoral / Postdoctoral Fellowships in Health Services
Research
"Eligibility
* Pre-Doctoral Fellowship: students must be pursing, or admitted to a
Ph.D. degree program in one of the three departments at UCLA: Health
Services, Epidemiology, or Sociology. Fellows must apply separately to
the degree program of choice.
* Post-Doctoral Fellowship: prospective candidates must have obtained
a Ph.D., medical degree, or other professional doctoral degree.
* Applicants must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents."
http://www.isop.ucla.edu/eas/fellowships/ucla-rand.htm
The Brookings Institution [same link as before]:
Predoctoral Fellowships / Postdoctoral Fellowships:
http://www.brook.edu/admin/fellowships.htm
The Heritage Foundation's Internship Program:
http://www.heritage.org/About/Internships/AppProcess.cfm
Additional Links:
Chemical Heritage Foundation:
http://www.chemheritage.org/HistoricalServices/Grants&Awards.htm
Internships with think tanks and public interest groups:
http://www.radford.edu/~posc-web/beyond/internships/internthink.htm
Lots of links:
http://www.ecmingonet.org.mk/grantovi.asp
Sorry if I misunderstood your question and I thank you for the
clarification. Gosh, it's such a vast subject with so many variables,
that it is hard to give you an overview and still be accurate. I've
looked up the think tanks that you mentioned, if you are wondering
about any others or if I still haven't satisfied your request, please
let me know and I'll have another look.
Sincerely,
hummer
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