The American Economic Association (AEA) is pleased to announce they are now accepting applications for their Summer Training & Minority Fellowship program for Summer 2015. This intensive six-week experience is hosted by the Department of Economics and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy at the University of New Mexico.
It is more than a one-time, six-week experience. Students form supportive teams and create a network of future professional contacts. Faculty and AEA leaders engage with students in a mentorship role. They often provide letters of recommendation, contact schools on behalf of prospective students, review application statements and advise on research topics. Their support often endures for many years beyond the program.
The program is structured to strengthen students’ math skills, foster an understanding of micro- and -macro economic principles, and explore the many research and career opportunities available to economics scholars. Individual assessments will be made during orientation which will provide each student with a personal study plan.
Primary consideration for acceptance into this program will be given to students who will begin their Junior or Senior year in Fall 2015 and plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Economics.
The Minority Fellowships are open to qualified U.S. citizens and permanent residents, with a preference for those who are members of historically disadvantaged racial or ethnic minority groups and who advance the diversity of the economics profession.
When: June 15 – July 26, 2015
Where: The University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Application Deadline: February 13, 2015 at 5 pm MST – apply here
Questions? Email: aea@unm.edu or call 505-277-0130
For more information visit http://healthpolicy.unm.edu/events/aeasummer12
