Become a Trainee!
If you are a Stony Brook Ph.D. student who wishes to join our community of investigators,
please use the link below to apply to the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship
(NRT) project: "Detecting and Addressing Bias in Data, Humans, and Institutions" (BIAS-NRT).
Most participants will be admitted initially as trainees (non-funded); there are no citizenship requirements for trainees, so students from all countries are welcome. Fellows (trainees funded by NSF for stipends of $37K) must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents and can apply for one year of funding, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. All trainees/fellows are eligible for research and travel awards. Trainee Resources, including applications for funding and travel, can be found here!
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BIAS-NRT Trainee Requirements |
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Currently enrolled in a PhD program in one or more of the participating departments (Applied Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Linguistics, Neurobiology & Behavior, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology; exceptions may be considered depending on the student's preparation and focus) |
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Remain in good standing in home PhD program |
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Expect to enroll/participate in at least 2 years of Research Practica (0-3 credits; to be taken over the course of the traineeship). Funded-Fellows are required to participate in Research Practicum meetings for the entirety of their funding. Research Practica require collaboration on convergent research projects with other trainees. |
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Plan to participate/enroll in courses pertaining to your chosen focus or certificate(We are awaiting SUNY/NYSED approval for the following advanced graduate certificate: Artificial Intelligence (intended for human-centered scientists with strong preparation, or AMS students; CS students are not eligible for this certificate) |
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Contribute to yearly evaluations (required by NSF, the funding agency) that will involve responding to occasional surveys, interview requests, and calls for research highlights |
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Participate in NRT-related, community building activities |
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Remain involved with the project until graduation |
*It is important to speak with your advisor prior to applying, and that they be supportive of your participation. We will be contacting them upon receiving your application.*
BIAS-NRT: Presentation for Prospective Trainees
Apply Here to Become a Trainee!
A CV and personal statement are required. The personal statement should be 1-2 pages
long and include your current research direction, as well as what interests you about
the theme of this Traineeship.
PDFs only