PIE FELLOWS

Student fellowship opportunity with the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center).

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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 sessions related to social science research and outreach. PIE Fellows will collaborate to develop a study related to agricultural health and safety, and apply research findings to an intervention and outreach campaign.

The 2022-2023 program will be offered in-person at the PIE Center’s Social Science Research Lab. 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.
The mission of Cooperative Extension 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:

One funded public opinion survey shared among Fellows (valued at over $10,000)

Research & outreach staff support

Professional membership fee stipend (up to $100)

Academic conference travel OR publishing fee (up tp $1,000)

Invitation to PIE Center networking events.

*All expenses, including membership fees, publishing fees, and conference travel must receive prior approval by PIE Center Director.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

September

Orientation & Problem Identification

OCTOBER

Quantitative Research

NOVEMBER

Qualitative Research

DECEMBER

Holiday Social
(No official meeting)

January

Research-Based Interventions

February

Outreach & Science Communication

March

Evaluation

April

Final Presentations & Celebration

How to apply

Applications are due September 1, 2022 and Fellows will be notified of acceptance by September 9, 2022.
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)
Class schedule for fall and spring (if possible)