Call for Applications
Earthquake Hazard Reduction Graduate Fellowship
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Deadline: May 13, 2013
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is accepting applications for graduate fellowships supporting the science and practice of earthquake hazard mitigation. The one year fellowship will provide a stipend and of $12,000 along with an additional $8,000 for research fees and tuition. Applicants must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. For more information and application guidelines, visit the EERI fellowship page.
Call for Participation
Annual Geoscience Congressional Visits Day
American Geological Institute
Deadline: August 31, 2013
The American Geological Institute is encouraging geoscientists to spend time in Washington, D.C., promoting lawmaker understanding of geoscience and geoscience-related engineering. Those participating in the two-day AGI event will receive an overview on conducting congressional visits, relevant legislation, and related federal programs on the first day, followed by visits with legislators on the second day. More information on the program is available on the AGI website.
Call for Participation
Forensic Investigations of Disasters Community of Practice
Integrated Research on Disaster Risk
Deadline: Not posted
The Integrated Research on Disaster Risk Programme is inviting researchers who use or who are interested in using the Forensic Investigations of Disasters (FORIN) methodology to join its newly created community of practice. The new community will serve as a platform to share FORIN news and ideas, build the capacity of FORIN researchers, and help develop an integrated approach to the study of disaster risk. For more information on the community and the FORIN working group, visit the Community of Practice website.