American Political Science Association MENA Project 1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW International Programs Washington, DC 20036 menaworkshops@apsanet.org CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2020 ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research Deadline: March 8, 2020 The American Political Science Association (APSA) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications from early-career scholars based in the Arab MENA region who are interested in attending the 2020 ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research. APSA, in collaboration with the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), will sponsor up to 4 scholars based in the Arab MENA region (those whose primary institutional affiliation is in the U.S. or Europe are not eligible) to attend a 4-week training program held at the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, from June 22 – July 17, 2020. The ICPSR Summer Program provides rigorous, hands-on training in statistical techniques, research methodologies, and data analysis. The 4-week session features a broad curriculum of courses ranging from introductory to highly specialized workshops and lectures in quantitative methodology. Selecting from a list of available courses (see 2020 Summer Program Courses for reference) attendees will enroll in 1-2 workshops of their choice, depending on prior experience and areas of interest. Workshops meet for two hours daily, Monday through Friday, and include homework assignments and projects which are evaluated by instructors. Over the course of the 4-week program, participants receive premier instruction in research methodology and significant opportunities for networking. ICPSR is strongly committed to an inclusive Summer Program that encourages learning and professional collaboration (see statement from ICPSR Director). Selected participants will have their participation fees waived and will be provided with a roundtrip economy-class ticket and housing for the duration of the course. Participants will be responsible for securing their visa to the United States, covering their meals and all other miscellaneous expenses. Statistical software (if required) will be provided for the duration of the course, and textbooks (if required) will be available for purchase. Participants must be proficient in English and commit to attending the first 4-week session (June 22 – July 17) in full. Applications must be submitted through the online form (https://apsa.wufoo.com/forms/2020-apsaicpsr-summer-program-application/) by March 8, 2020. ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research 2020 (Scholarship for Scholars in MENA Region)
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