IRiSS Predoctoral Researchers Program
The Predoctoral Researchers Program at the Stanford Institute for Research in the Social Sciences (IRiSS Predoc Program) provides early-career scholars an opportunity to work directly with a faculty mentor to contribute to cutting-edge social science research. During the program year, participants will develop research skills, explore academic research careers, and network with a multidisciplinary community of scholars.
IRiSS offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for scholars from diverse backgrounds.
2025–26 IRiSS Predoc Program
IRiSS Predoctoral Researchers will be appointed for one year, beginning in July 2025, with the possibility of renewal for one additional year.
IRiSS Predocs are expected to spend 90% to 95% of their time engaged in research. A small component of their time will be set aside for program orientation, research training, sharing research findings, and professional development. IRiSS Predocs are hired as non-exempt, social science research staff. They will be eligible for standard staff benefits.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and must be submitted by March 17, 2025. Learn more about the program and requirements.
Duke Justice Project Reentry Simulation
Rebuilding a life after incarceration is difficult. How difficult? Join us on Saturday, March 1st at Brodie Gym’s upper courts on Duke's East Campus from 1 to 4 p.m. to experience it for yourself at our Reentry Simulation. This immersive, three-hour event is being put on by the Duke Justice Project and OurJourney, a North Carolina non-profit founded by formerly incarcerated people. Attendees will essentially play a "role-playing game," in which they adopt the persona of a recently released formerly incarcerated person, and learn how hard it is to navigate the world and the barriers that people face when they leave prison. There will be time at the end for sharing and hearing from speakers who have experience with the prison system.
Parking is free and lunch will be provided!
Duke Career Center
Internship Funding Application is Open
Through the generosity of corporate, individual, and class donors, we can offer undergraduate students who accept unpaid or low-paying internships grants of $4,000 to support living expenses while completing their summer experiences.
The program is a comprehensive experiential learning program integrating career development and thoughtful reflection into students' internship experiences.
The Internship Funding Program components include:
- Application of academic principles
- Professional skill development
- Awareness of strengths
- Impact-oriented networking
- Insightful reflection
Regular Application Cycle deadline at 11:59 p.m. ET February 14
Learn More About the Internship Here
DUKE VERTICE
Are you doing research? Do you want a chance at publication? Duke Vertices is accepting submissions for their Spring 2025 issue here! Make sure to read the following guidelines and submit your work to Duke's premier undergraduate research publication.
- Students must receive explicit consent from their PI to submit their manuscript.
- The manuscript hasn’t been published before or isn’t currently in review for another journal.
- The maximum length is 15 pages.
The full list of guidelines can be found here.
The Honors Program provides exceptional undergraduate sociology students with a rich introduction to the professional life of the discipline through participation in special activities at the ASA Annual Meeting.
Honors Program students develop long-lasting networks with other sociologists while their sponsoring departments get to showcase their most outstanding majors.
At each year’s Annual Meeting, Honors Program students will:
- Present in an Honors Program roundtable paper session and participate in Honors Program workshops on careers and graduate school;
- Take part in regular sessions and special events; and
- Learn more about the ASA’s programs, initiatives, resources, special interest sections, elected leadership, and governance arms
Participation in the Honors Program requires nomination by an individual who is familiar with your academic work, scholarship, writing ability, research interests, and research potential in sociology.
Click here for more information and to apply!
