The W. E. B. Du Bois Fellowship Program

National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

Amount: Up to $100,000
Deadline: October 24
Level: postdoc, professional
Renewable: No

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About

The W. E. B. Du Bois Program provides fellowships to scholars and practitioners to advance knowledge in the criminal justice field, particularly focusing on issues of race, crime, justice, and diversity.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: N/A
  • Demographic: minority
  • Must be a scholar or practitioner in criminal justice or a related field
  • Focus on the study of crime, criminal justice, and related topics relevant to diverse populations

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Research proposal
  • CV
  • Letters of Recommendation

Timeline

Applications open August. Deadline October 24. Notifications in April.

Tips

Your research proposal should be highly focused on issues of crime and justice, with a clear emphasis on diverse populations or racial/ethnic disparities. Demonstrate the potential for significant policy impact.