PIE FELLOWS
Student fellowship opportunity with the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center).
About PIE Fellows
The UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) encourages you to apply to become a PIE Fellow!
In the PIE Fellows program, you will participate in professional development asynchronous modules related to social science research and outreach. PIE Fellows will have the opportunity to develop research or outreach products based on PIE Center datasets.
The 2024-2025 program will be offered asynchronously with two mandatory in-person sessions at the PIE Center’s Social Science Research Lab. These mandatory in-person sessions will be in September for the kickoff session and in April for the final session.
Students enrolled in a distance program or EEP are welcome to apply and can be accommodated.
PIE Fellows will gain skills and experience in the following:
- Identify issues in your field through the lens of social science.
- Collect and analyze quantitative data, specifically public opinion survey research.
- Collect and analyze qualitative data, specifically focus groups and interviews.
- Develop an effective intervention for issues identified in your field.
- Develop effective messages for community-level outreach campaigns.
- Gain an understanding of the Cooperative Extension mission and how to effectively engage in the mission.
- Evaluate your work to demonstrate impact.
The PIE Center wants to support your success as a graduate student, and we know what it takes to succeed! By participating in the PIE Fellowship Program,
you will receive:
Access to a dataset from PIE Center Research
Access to PIE Fellows online learning components
Research & outreach staff support
One-on-one mentorship related to social science research and outreach
Financial support when presenting or publishing PIE Center-related projects
*All expenses, including membership fees, publishing fees, and conference travel must receive prior approval by PIE Center Director.
PROGRAM MODULES
Orientation & Problem Identification
Research Methods and Analysis
Intervention
Science Communication
Outreach
Evaluation
How to apply
Applications are due September 3, 2024 and Fellows will be notified of acceptance by September 10, 2024.
All applications should be submitted via the online form linked below.
Eligibility
Applications are requested from graduate students (M.S. or Ph.D.) with at least one academic year remaining. Applicants must also have support from their Advisor or Committee Chair.
Application Materials
Application should include the following:
- Cover letter outlining research interests and motivations for applying
- Curriculum vita (CV) or resume
- Research and outreach agenda (provide summary of research and/or outreach you have worked on in the past; examples are welcomed but not required)
- One letter of recommendation (preferably from your advisor or committee chair)
Questions?
If you have any questions about the PIE Fellows program or the application process, please reach out to Dr. Ashley McLeod-Morin.
