Current CHAS Predoctoral Dissertation Support Programs

Predoctoral Dissertation Support Program

The Center for Health Administration Studies is pleased to announce the recipient of the CHAS Predoctoral Dissertation Award for 2012_2013, Rebecca Feinstein Winitzer.  Ms. Winitzer is a licensed clinical social worker, holds a M. S. from Harvard University and a M. S. W. from Boston University.  Her dissertation research focuses, in part, on how social networks function to influence health care decision-making and impact access to health care services for children with special health care needs.

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS NOW OPEN FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013_2014.  The Center will offer one $18,000 award on an annual basis.  The purpose of the stipend is to support students whose dissertation topic falls within the Center's mission in the final stages of the dissertation research and writing (from proposal to dissertation defense).  Information about Qualifications and Guidelines about the application process follow: 

Qualifications and Guidelines for Dissertation Stipend Support:

1. The purpose of the stipend is to support students in the final stages of the dissertation research and writing (from proposal to dissertation defense).

2. Students must have proposed by the end of the fall quarter and defend the dissertation no later than the end of the summer quarter. Stipends will be disbursed in two installments of $9000 each. The first installment will be issued immediately for those who have already defended their proposal by the application deadline and immediately after a successful proposal hearing for those who have not. The second installment will be issued once the dissertation defense is scheduled.

3. Must be actively enrolled, and in good academic standing with University.

4. Dissertation topic must fall within the Center’s mission.  

5. Students are expected to be in residence for the entire period of their award.

Requirements for Awardees:

1. Attend weekly Davis Lectures (Tuesdays, 12:00-1:30pm) and other relevant CHAS events.

2. Provide monthly progress reports to dissertation chair with copy to CHAS director.

3. Present dissertation at SSA Doctoral Theory Workshop within 18 months of award date.

Application Process: 

Submit:

a.      - 5 page double-spaced proposal including:

• Description of dissertation project or prospective dissertation project.

• Relevance of project to mission of the Center.

• Previous involvement in the Center’s training activities, workshop or events/conferences.

• Current other funding support.

• Workplan/timeline.

b. CV

c.  Letter of recommendation from a faculty member.

Submit materials to: chas@ssa.uchicago.edu

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

 Please direct any questions about this program to chas@ssa.uchicago.edu .