Category: Announcements

The LSA is seeking applications for the position of student intern at its national office in Washington, DC for summer 2016 (June-August). This is a great opportunity to learn more about the field of linguistics, the professional needs of LSA members, and the LSA’s broader agenda to advance the scientific study of language. This internship also provides exposure to the workings of a small non-profit organization based in the nation’s capital. Interns will gain experience with writing, research, database management, social science policy, and a variety of administrative tasks.

The position is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in programs leading to a degree in linguistics or a related field. Funding is available to support one part-time position at 32 hours per week (a total stipend of $5,000). Applicants must be US citizens or foreign nationals with the appropriate work visa. If you are interested, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three academic or professional references by e-mail with the subject line “LSA Internship Application” to Alyson Reed. The deadline for full consideration is April 15, 2016.

The Provost of Kresge College has established a new funding opportunity for faculty members: the Kresge Undergraduate Research Mentorship. It will provide $500 to undergraduates from Kresge College for their collaborative role in a faculty member’s research, as well as $500 to the faculty member for their research needs. The deadline for applications is April 29. For more information, go here.

The Department of Linguistics has a limited amount of funds from the Rickford Fund and other sources to support outstanding research projects by undergraduates. Funds can be used to cover research expenses or travel to conferences to present research. Awards may be capped at $300 per person, though applicants can submit a request for a larger amount. Applications, which consist of a one-page research statement, a budget, and the name of a faculty member who supports the application, can be submitted at any point in the academic year. Please contact the Undergraduate Program Director, Grant McGuire, for more details.

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Maryland is looking to fill up to four full-time positions for post-baccalaureate researchers, including two Baggett Research Fellowships. Graduate student Tom Roberts was a Baggett Fellow, as was alumnus Aaron White (BA, 2009).

The positions are ideal for individuals with a BA degree who are interested in gaining significant research experience in a very active research group as preparation for a research career. The start date for all four positions will be summer or fall 2016. Additional details about these positions can be found here.