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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>February 22nd is the deadline to submit research
proposals to present at National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Policy
Research Center's Tribal Scholar Forum.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This exciting opportunity gives scholars and
organizations a chance to share their research with tribal leaders from all over
Indian Country at NCAI's Mid-Year Session on June 3rd 2008, in Reno,
Nevada. </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Established scholars, talented students, and
organizations conducting research with practical implications for tribal
communities are invited to submit a proposal. For more information on meeting
dates and location, see <A href="http://www.ncai.org">www.ncai.org</A>.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This exciting opportunity allows researchers to
share their work broadly throughout Native America, especially targeting tribal
policymakers. It also offers dialogue between tribal representatives and
researchers and provides an opportunity for feedback to researchers about the
implications, impact, and potential next steps of their work. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>General Assembly presentations will be made to
tribal leaders, tribal program directors, and intertribal organization directors
and staff from across the country. Up to eight (8) selected presenters will give
15- minute presentations (with Power Point slides), share an abstract of their
work (no more than 5 pages), and participate in an afternoon breakout session
where in-depth dialogue about their work will occur. Both the General Assembly
session and concurrent breakout sessions will occur on Tuesday, June 3rd.
Breakout sessions (approximately 2 ½ hours long) will feature two- three
presenters on similar topic areas and offer an opportunity for scholars and
tribal representatives to engage one another on the research questions, methods,
and findings. Presenters whose proposals are accepted must participate in both
the General Assembly and breakout sessions. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Both completed and on-going research (with
preliminary findings) will be considered. Scholars (both Native and non-Native),
institutions, and tribal organizations are encouraged to apply. Proposals from
tribal colleges, Native Ph.D. students, and tribal communities are welcome.
Research addressing (a) law enforcement/public safety, (b) strategies for
strengthening tribal governance, or (c) tribal intergovernmental relationships
are of particular interest, but research from all disciplines and fields will be
considered. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>To apply, please submit a presentation proposal (no
more than three pages total) that includes the following information:
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Presentation title <BR>Presenter's name,
affiliation(s), and contact information <BR>Other contributors' names and
affiliations <BR>The topic area of the research <BR>A one-page summary of
findings (which may be preliminary) <BR>A description of the research's policy
or practice relevance at the tribal and national level <BR>All materials should
be submitted to Jacqueline de Armas, Program Associate, NCAI Policy Research
Center via email at <A href="mailto:jdearmas@ncai.org">jdearmas@ncai.org</A> by
Friday, February 22, 2008. No mailed copies or faxes please. The proposals
accepted for presentation at the NCAI Mid-Year Session will be announced by
March 7, 2008. A limited number of $1,000 travel stipends are available.
Presenter abstracts and Power Point presentations are due May 9, 2008.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For information about previous Tribal
Leader/Scholar Forums, see <A href="http://www.ncaiprc.org">www.ncaiprc.org</A>.
For questions, please contact Peter Morris at (202) 466-7767 or email at <A
href="mailto:pmorris@ncai.org">pmorris@ncai.org</A><BR></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>