About
The Racial Democracy, Crime and Justice Network’s Summer Research Institute (SRI) is designed to promote scholarly success and career advancement among faculty from underrepresented groups working in areas of crime and criminal justice. Faculty pursuing tenure in research-intensive institutions, academics transitioning from teaching to research institutions, and faculty members carrying out research in teaching contexts are encouraged to apply for the three-week intensive workshop.
Funded by the National Science Foundation and the School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers University, the SRI is organized by Dr. Jody Miller (Rutgers University) and Dr. Rod K. Brunson (University of Maryland). During the Institute, each participant will complete an ongoing project (either a research paper, book manuscript or chapters, or grant proposal) in preparation for journal submission or agency funding review. In addition, participants will gain information that will serve as a tool-kit tailored to successful navigation of the academic workplace.
The Summer Research Institute will provide participants with:
Resources for completing their research projects
Senior faculty mentors in their areas of study and within the Racial Democracy, Crime and Justice Network
Opportunities to network with junior and senior scholars
Workshops addressing topics related to publishing, professionalization, and career planning
Travel expenses to Newark, NJ, housing, and living expenses
The institute culminates in a research symposium where participants present their completed research before a national audience of faculty and graduate students.
Apply
Completed applications must be sent electronically by the deadline, usually the second Friday of February.
To download the application form, please click here. Send all requested application materials electronically to rdcjn@scj.rutgers.edu
Eligibility: All applicants must hold or be entering regular tenure-track positions in U.S. institutions, and be able to demonstrate how their involvement would contribute to broadening participation of underrepresented groups in crime and justice research. Graduate students without tenure track appointments are not eligible for this program.
Please direct all inquiries to rdcjn@scj.rutgers.edu
