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Disaster Research Center - Research Experience for Undergraduates
The Disaster Research Center (DRC) at the University of Delaware (UDEL) has established a three-year Research Experience for Undergraduates' (REU) program to engage ten (10) undergraduate students (each year) in hands-on research training to enhance their understanding of the social science aspects of disasters. Each summer, a nine week research training institute will be held at the DRC to provide students with the necessary academic background, training, and relevant research experiences to prepare them under the guidance of faculty mentors to function as relatively independent research scholars. Students will be exposed to several course modules, including: research methods most frequently used in the study of hazards and disasters; theoretical social science approaches to understanding the causes and consequences of disasters; and the ethical implications of disaster research.

2008 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
Applications are now being accepted for the 2008 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program of the National Academies. The program is made up of three 10-week sessions:

• Winter: January 7 through March 14
  
• Summer: June 2 through August 8
  
• Fall: September 8 through November 14
  

Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral research within the last five years are eligible to apply. Candidates should submit an application and request that a mentor/adviser fill out a reference form. Both forms are available on the Web at http://national-academies.org/policyfellows. The deadline for receipt of application material is November 1 for the winter program, March 1 for the summer program, and June 1 for the fall program. Candidates may apply to all three programs concurrently. Additional details about the program and a link to join the mailing list are available on the Web site. Questions should be directed to policyfellows@nas.edu.

Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program
CDC offers a 2-year postgraduate fellowship in public health informatics, the systematic application of information technology to public health practice, research, and learning. Fellows receive training in both informatics and public health, are assigned to teams involved in research and development of CDC information systems, and are given the opportunity to lead one or more major projects during their fellowships.

The deadline to apply for the fellowship period beginning July 2008 is December 14, 2007. Applications are available online at https://www.orau.gov/cdc/phip/login.asp. Additional information regarding the Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program is available by telephone, 404-498-6219, or by e-mail, phifp@cdc.gov (subject line: Request info) and mph4@cdc.gov.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
The AAAS is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. Fellowships through the AAAS help to establish and nurture critical links between federal decision-makers and scientific professionals to support public policy that benefits the wellbeing of the nation and the planet.

The Fellowships are designed to:

• Educate scientists and engineers on the intricacies of federal policymaking;
• Provide scientific expertise and analysis to support decision-makers confronting increasingly complex scientific and technical issues;
• Foster positive exchange between scientists and policymakers;
• Empower scientists and engineers to conduct policy-relevant research that addresses challenges facing society; and
• Increase the involvement and visibility of scientists and engineers in the public policy realm.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Scholarship and Fellowship Program
The DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program, supported by the Science and Technology Directorate, Office of University Programs (S&T, UP), is intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission. This education program is intended to ensure a diverse and highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives. Areas of study that are eligible include: physical sciences, mathematical sciences, computer and information sciences, life sciences, social sciences, psychology, and engineering.

Integrated Network of Centers (INC) Research and Educational Programs in Homeland Security
The Internet portal for the Integrated Network of Centers (INC) Research and Educational Programs in Homeland Security, organized by the US Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office of University Programs, provides central access to all UP-affiliated academic resources and activities, including:

• DHS Centers of Excellence
• DHS Scholars and Fellows Program and Alumni
• DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority-Serving Institutions
• Research Associateship Programs in Homeland Security

National Research Council’s Research Associateship Programs
The National Research Council’s Research Associateship Programs provides advanced training for highly qualified postdoctoral and visiting scientists, while enhancing the research conducted in federal laboratories. This mission is accomplished by recruiting, and competitively selecting, postdoctoral and senior scientists for research awards in the laboratories of more than 30 federal sponsors.