The Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program invites minority doctoral (or other advanced graduate program) students to apply for a Guest Scholarship to attend the 31st Annual Aspen Institute Conference on Communications Policy, August 14-17, 2016. The conference will take place at the Aspen Meadows Conference Center in Aspen, Colorado.
CONFERENCE:
Setting the Communications Policy Agenda for the Next Administration
The 31st Annual Aspen Institute Communications Policy Conference, August 14-17, 2016 in Aspen, will explore areas where the new Administration should focus its efforts in regulating communication policy. Previous Administrations have sought to increase investment, build critical infrastructure, increase access to high-speed Internet connectivity, and develop policies to safeguard consumers. As we build on lessons learned and best practices, what is the government’s role in safeguarding the public interest?
REQUIREMENTS:
- The Guest Scholar should be a U.S. resident and a minority student, based on the definition of minority created by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: of African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Island, Native Alaskan or Native American descent.
- Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. or other advanced graduate program at an accredited college or university; and have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (un-weighted) in Communications, Telecommunications, or a closely related discipline.
- The student should have a clearly defined interest in communications policy as evidenced by published papers, a major research project, or dissertation on the conference topic.
- The student must commit to attending the entire conference.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS:
The Guest Scholar will be expected to read the pre-conference materials provided. He or she will attend all conference sessions as a full participant in the discussion. The scholar will also be asked to write a blog post for the Communications and Society program on a topic of interest after the Conference.
The Aspen Institute will pay for roundtrip economy airfare to Aspen, Colorado, meals, and lodging at the Aspen Meadows Conference Center for the Guest Scholar. The Scholar’s spouse, guest, or children may travel to and stay at the Aspen Meadows at the Scholar’s expense.
APPLICATION AND DEADLINE:
- Current CV or resume
- Short statement of interest (no longer than 1 page)
Submit materials to https://aspeninstitute.wufoo.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact:
Dominique Harrison
Project Manager
Communications and Society Program
The Aspen Institute
dominique.harrison@
202-736-5818
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