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SJPI Call for Applications
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - FALL 2026
The Social Justice Policy Initiative, housed in the Sociology Department, is calling for applications for Research and Community Fellows for Fall of 2026. Click on each Project to learn more and see below for how to apply.
FALL 2026 RESEARCH FELLOWS
Get hands-on experience with policy-oriented and community-engaged research as a Research Fellow with these projects. Research fellows are paid $17/h for 2-4 hours per week, depending on project needs:
Research Fellow: Eviction Crisis ProjectPrimary Investigator: Caroline Hanley [[chanley, Caroline Hanley]] (Sociology) Learn more about this project here. Preferred qualifications: Experience with community-based research/advocacy and familiarity with basic web design and/or excel. |
COMMUNITY FELLOWS
Academic Advisor: Amy Quark [[aquark, Amy Quark]] (Sociology)
Get hands-on experience with community-based research, outreach, and advocacy and develop important skills in communication, policy analysis, and more! Earn academic credit while learning from local leaders in these community organizations:
How to Apply
Applications are due by April 24 at 5pm. To apply for Research or Community Fellow positions, combine your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest and experience related to the project for which you are applying into ONE PDF file. Name this file using the following format: ProjectName_YourLastName (e.g. EvictionCrisis_Smith). Upload your file to this website:
**You may apply to both a Research Fellow position and Community Fellow position. A candidate can hold both a Research Fellow and Community Fellow position simultaneously. You must have a separate application for each position.
If you have questions regarding the submission of your application, please contact Prof. Quark (aaquark@wm.edu). Questions regarding the positions themselves should be directed to the project PI.