Inspiring a new generation of early career scholars and educators who embody evidence-based research and collaboration to advance social and emotional learning in support of the positive development of children, families, and communities.
For more information, please visit www.casel.info/weissbergscholars
TIMELINE
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ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must have received a Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent research degree between January 2018 and October 2023.
Applicants’ previous experience or current work is in settings that include, but are not limited to, domestic or international, university/college, school districts, research organizations, policy institutes, non-profits, or state or federal governments or ministries.
Applicants must demonstrate experience/commitment to collaborative research approaches on SEL that include at least one of the following: educators, families, community, policymakers, children and youth.
Applicants’ should conduct research that takes place in real-world settings.
Applicants demonstrate potential to become innovators in SEL research, practice, and policy.
Applicants should identify area(s) in which participation in the CASEL Weissberg Scholars program will expand their expertise, and specific details should be provided in their application.
POSSIBLE THEMES OF APPLICANTS’ RESEARCH PROGRAM
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APPLICATION MATERIALS
The application should make a cohesive argument for how the applicant will expand their expertise by participating in the CASEL Weissberg Scholars program. All materials must be received no later than 5 pm Central Time on Monday, July 31st. Please account for time zone differences.
1. Current Curriculum Vita or Resume that includes the categories below. (Please do not include acronyms on the CV)
Education beyond high school (include any professional education beyond the highest earned degree), beginning with your most recent program of study. Be sure to include the name(s) of your institution, location, major/minor, degree, and date awarded.
Employment beginning with the most recent. Include your title, the organization name, location, and dates.
Awards or fellowships received. Include title and dates.
Publications and research relevant to education.
2. Career Statement Narrative (4-page limit, double-spaced)
Please describe your current work in the field of Social & Emotional Learning (limit of one page double spaced).
What led you to your current role? How does your work align with the eligibility criteria for the CASEL Weissberg Scholar Program? Indicate how your long-term professional goals will be advanced through this opportunity (limit of 2 pages, double-spaced).
Discuss any previous research collaborations with school districts (1 page, double- paced).
3. Submit up to three sample publications/reports or equivalent.
4. List the names, titles, emails, phone numbers, and organizations of three professional references (required).
5. Optional: Provide the names of up to three senior scholars in the field of SEL who you would like to serve as your mentor. Note: we may not be able to accommodate all requests.
SCHOLAR BENEFITS
Receive mentorship from a leader in SEL research, practice, or policy. Mentors will be matched with each CASEL Weissberg Scholar based on shared interests.
Learn from and collaborate with CASEL leadership and staff, SEL thought leaders in research, practice, and policy, and other Scholars.
Have the opportunity to apply for funding for a Seed Grant for prosociality-related SEL research (up to $20,000 in funding per grant and funded by Towards Kindness).
Have all expenses covered to attend one in-person retreat and the SEL Exchange.
SCHOLAR COMMITMENTS
If selected for the two-year program, CASEL Weissberg Scholars commit to:
Participate in joint welcome meetings with other CASEL Weissberg Scholars and the program Advisory committee to make mutual introductions.
Schedule a virtual introductory meeting with an assigned mentor to discuss initial thoughts for the scholar’s Individual Professional Development Plan.
Attend regular meetings and seminars, including:
Ongoing bi-monthly virtual seminars with other Scholars and SEL leaders, arranged by the program Advisory Committee, to provide an opportunity for group discussions and dialogue.
Bi-monthly one on one meetings with Mentor
One, small in-person meeting with scholars, mentors, CASEL staff, etc. potentially in the spring (location TBD).
The SEL Exchange, hosted annually by CASEL in the Fall.
Submit an Individual Professional Development Plan to the mentor, to be used at bi- monthly. touch-base calls to track progress and update when new opportunities or challenges arise.
Engage in CASEL’s work by contributing to products, such as: a blog, webinar, policy, research or practice briefs/syntheses, conference presentation or posters, policy analyses, Congressional briefings.
Complete an end-of-year report each year to help the CASEL Weissberg Scholars program with continuous quality improvement.
CASEL 2023-2025 Weissberg Scholars
Inspiring a new generation of early career scholars and educators who embody evidence-based research and collaboration to advance social and emotional learning in support of the positive development of children, families, and communities.
For more information, please visit www.casel.info/weissbergscholars
TIMELINE
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ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must have received a Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent research degree between January 2018 and October 2023.
Applicants’ previous experience or current work is in settings that include, but are not limited to, domestic or international, university/college, school districts, research organizations, policy institutes, non-profits, or state or federal governments or ministries.
Applicants must demonstrate experience/commitment to collaborative research approaches on SEL that include at least one of the following: educators, families, community, policymakers, children and youth.
Applicants’ should conduct research that takes place in real-world settings.
Applicants demonstrate potential to become innovators in SEL research, practice, and policy.
Applicants should identify area(s) in which participation in the CASEL Weissberg Scholars program will expand their expertise, and specific details should be provided in their application.
POSSIBLE THEMES OF APPLICANTS’ RESEARCH PROGRAM
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APPLICATION MATERIALS
The application should make a cohesive argument for how the applicant will expand their expertise by participating in the CASEL Weissberg Scholars program. All materials must be received no later than 5 pm Central Time on Monday, July 31st. Please account for time zone differences.
1. Current Curriculum Vita or Resume that includes the categories below. (Please do not include acronyms on the CV)
Education beyond high school (include any professional education beyond the highest earned degree), beginning with your most recent program of study. Be sure to include the name(s) of your institution, location, major/minor, degree, and date awarded.
Employment beginning with the most recent. Include your title, the organization name, location, and dates.
Awards or fellowships received. Include title and dates.
Publications and research relevant to education.
2. Career Statement Narrative (4-page limit, double-spaced)
Please describe your current work in the field of Social & Emotional Learning (limit of one page double spaced).
What led you to your current role? How does your work align with the eligibility criteria for the CASEL Weissberg Scholar Program? Indicate how your long-term professional goals will be advanced through this opportunity (limit of 2 pages, double-spaced).
Discuss any previous research collaborations with school districts (1 page, double- paced).
3. Submit up to three sample publications/reports or equivalent.
4. List the names, titles, emails, phone numbers, and organizations of three professional references (required).
5. Optional: Provide the names of up to three senior scholars in the field of SEL who you would like to serve as your mentor. Note: we may not be able to accommodate all requests.
SCHOLAR BENEFITS
Receive mentorship from a leader in SEL research, practice, or policy. Mentors will be matched with each CASEL Weissberg Scholar based on shared interests.
Learn from and collaborate with CASEL leadership and staff, SEL thought leaders in research, practice, and policy, and other Scholars.
Have the opportunity to apply for funding for a Seed Grant for prosociality-related SEL research (up to $20,000 in funding per grant and funded by Towards Kindness).
Have all expenses covered to attend one in-person retreat and the SEL Exchange.
SCHOLAR COMMITMENTS
If selected for the two-year program, CASEL Weissberg Scholars commit to:
Participate in joint welcome meetings with other CASEL Weissberg Scholars and the program Advisory committee to make mutual introductions.
Schedule a virtual introductory meeting with an assigned mentor to discuss initial thoughts for the scholar’s Individual Professional Development Plan.
Attend regular meetings and seminars, including:
Ongoing bi-monthly virtual seminars with other Scholars and SEL leaders, arranged by the program Advisory Committee, to provide an opportunity for group discussions and dialogue.
Bi-monthly one on one meetings with Mentor
One, small in-person meeting with scholars, mentors, CASEL staff, etc. potentially in the spring (location TBD).
The SEL Exchange, hosted annually by CASEL in the Fall.
Submit an Individual Professional Development Plan to the mentor, to be used at bi- monthly. touch-base calls to track progress and update when new opportunities or challenges arise.
Engage in CASEL’s work by contributing to products, such as: a blog, webinar, policy, research or practice briefs/syntheses, conference presentation or posters, policy analyses, Congressional briefings.
Complete an end-of-year report each year to help the CASEL Weissberg Scholars program with continuous quality improvement.