Dear Colleague:

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) announces its 2015 Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop application competition for undergraduate students. Held during the 2015 AERA Annual Meeting in Chicago, this workshop is intended to increase the talent pool of undergraduate students who plan to pursue doctorate degrees in education research or in disciplines and fields that examine education issues. The workshop will focus on applying to graduate school, pursuing graduate education, and education research as a field. We are seeking your assistance in sharing this information and identifying potential candidates.

Below is a brief description of the workshop. Contact AERA at [log in to unmask] with any questions. The application deadline is December 10, 2014.

Best regards,

George L. Wimberly

AERA, Director of Social Justice and Professional Development

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) invites fellowship applications for an Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop to be held Thursday, April 16 - Saturday, April 18, 2015 during the 2015 Annual Meeting in Chicago. This workshop is designed to build the talent pool of undergraduate students who plan to pursue doctorate degrees in education research or in disciplines and fields that examine education issues. Applicants are sought who have potential and interest in pursuing careers as education researchers, faculty members, or other professionals who contribute to the research field.

The workshop, led by junior and senior scholars, will give fellows an overview of how education research is designed across fields, how quantitative and qualitative research methods are used in studies, and how research is applied to education policy and practice. Senior researchers and faculty from both academic institutions and applied research organizations (i.e., The American Institutes for Research, Educational Testing Service, the College Board, and the Urban Institute) will introduce education research as a field and share their area of expertise and knowledge with the fellows. Workshop activities will also focus on exploring graduate education, applying to graduate school, and beginning a career in education research.

Fellows will be paired with a faculty member and a graduate student who will serve as program mentors. In addition to attending the workshop, fellows will attend pre-selected paper sessions and presentations during the AERA Annual Meeting.

Dates: The Workshop activities will take place Thursday, April 16 - Saturday, April 18, 2015 during the 2015 AERA Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

Award: Fellows will participate in the Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop during the AERA 2015 Annual Meeting in Chicago.They will also have the benefit of a distinguished mentor as part of the award. The award includes conference registration and two nights of lodging. The fellows and/or their home institutions are responsible for transportation costs to Chicago.

Eligibility: Candidates may come from a broad range of fields across the arts and sciences. Underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be:

• Students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college in good academic standing.

• Interested in pursuing a graduate or professional degree that can lend itself to education research areas such as children and youth, school and schooling issues, higher education, education policy, student achievement, curriculum and instruction, education psychology, or education leadership.

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Visit the AERA Funding Opportunities website (www.aera.net/AERAfundingopportunities) for the complete workshop description and application form. Direct all questions to George L. Wimberly, Director of Social Justice and Professional Development, at 202-238-3200 or [log in to unmask].