CFD Research Methods Fellowship
The Center on Forced Displacement Summer Fellows Program offers graduate students (enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs) from across Boston University an opportunity to engage in expanding their research skills and designing and organizing qualitative research workshops, training materials, and contributing to the Center’s overall research program development.
The 10-week fellowship (June 2024 – August 2024) includes a financial stipend of $6,000, and mentorship provided by the Center on Forced Displacement staff. It is designed for graduate students interested in building their skills as research coordinators and those who want to gain experience in building research systems and training others in different qualitative methods.
Some of the responsibilities of a research fellow include but are not limited to:
- Creating a library of resources and training materials for CFD staff and research assistants focusing on different qualitative methods of data collection and analysis
- Training CFD staff and research assistants in qualitative data analysis using software such as NVivo and Dedoose
- Providing training materials and designing workshops on running focus groups and conducting interviews
- Assisting CFD researchers in designing training materials and guides for conducting systematic literature reviews for specific CFD projects
- Assisting CFD researchers in coordinating research teams and designing new research projects
Fellows are expected to engage with events and ongoing activities at the Center on Forced Displacement and participate fully in all Summer Fellows events for the duration of the 10-week program. Interested candidates should write about their own research goals and interests and are eligible to receive personalized assistance and mentorship from the CFD Directors and researchers.
To learn more about the Center’s central research areas and current projects, please visit our website.
Eligibility
The CFD Summer Fellowship program is open to all Boston University graduate students. First-year master’s and early- to mid-stage doctoral students are especially encouraged to apply. (Students completing degrees in May 2024 are not eligible.) We encourage applications from students in any field, including the humanities, social and natural sciences, arts, social work, business, public health, engineering, etc., so long as they have strong qualitative research skills and an interest in designing research trainings and workshops.
Application Requirements
CFD fosters and encourages interdisciplinary research and engagement with the issues of forced displacement.
The deadline for applications is May 30, 2024.
Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by early June.
All applications should be submitted by email to cfd@bu.edu as a SINGLE PDF document.
Please include the following in your application:
- Your current CV
- Cover letter outlining your background, training, and experience with qualitative research methods, and how this fellowship fits into your current and future academic work and goals
- Contact information for one reference
Questions regarding the Summer Fellowship program may be directed to Carrie Preston, CFD Director of Programs, at cjpreston@bu.edu.