[nativestudies-l] Call for Proposals - Nation Building II course @ Harvard Spring 2014

[Lowe, Shelly C]

CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS

from Native and Indigenous Communities, Organizations, and Leaders

for NATION BUILDING II Course Projects

The Harvard University Native American Program seeks field based research project proposals that focus on a major issue facing Native American/Indigenous tribes and nations.  Proposal should be from Native American/Indigenous clients or organizations for the Nation Building II course offered in the Spring semester through the Kennedy School of Government and the Harvard Graduate School of Education.


Examples of a Nation Building II Project include the effective exercise of self-government and sovereignty, economic development, constitutional reform, leadership, health and social welfare, land and water rights, culture and language, religious freedom, or education.  The project is completed by graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in the course Native Americans in the 21st Century:  Nation Building II.

Students in Nation Building II are not paid for their work. Instead, they produce their projects in fulfillment of course requirements and under the guidance of faculty members with relevant expertise. Over the last eight years, more than 90 Nation Building II Projects have been completed on behalf of tribes and Indigenous communities.  Examples of past projects include:

*         Environment and Cultural Considerations for the Design of Lakota High School: Pine Ridge, SD

*         Options for a Constitution: Heiltsuk First Nation, Bella Bella, BC

*         Strengthening Families for the Future - Exploring Historical Trauma at Mashantucket Pequot: Mashantucket, CT

*         Tribal Regulation of Genetic Research: One Sky Center, Portland, OR

*         Strategy for Human Resources Development:  Crow Tribe of Montana & Australian American Energy Company

To Propose a Project
1)      Review the Guidelines for Clients and Students to familiarize yourself with what to expect from the course project and what is required of you in terms of time and communication.
2)      Submit the application form and a written proposal clearly addressing the scope and goal of the project to Professor Norman by December 1st.
3)      Answer any follow-up questions and submit any additional information by January 15th.

All applications and proposals should be emailed to dnorman at partners.org<mailto:dnorman at partners.org>.
If email is not accessible, fax or send your application and typewritten proposal to:
Prof. Dennis Norman
Harvard University Native American Program
14 Story Street, Suite 400
Cambridge, MA 02138

Fax: (617) 496-3312
Telephone:  (617) 530-0550


Timeline for Receipt of Proposals

September/October -             Review Guidelines and Overview of HUNAP/Nation Building II
December 15st -                       Application and written proposal due
January 15th -                         Requested supplemental information due


Notification of proposal acceptance will be given in the last week of January. All clients will be notified if their proposal was selected or not.  If your proposal is not selected you will be offered consideration for the following year's course or you may request that it be referred to a partner university program for consideration.  Please note, partner programs are not limited to other Harvard University programs or schools.
Are all submitted proposals assigned to a team of students?

The number of Nation Building II Project proposals received by HUNAP typically exceeds the number of students available to undertake projects.  For this reason, we cannot guarantee all Nation Building II Project proposals will be selected, though HUNAP makes every attempt to match students' interests and abilities with prospective client requests.
Where can I find additional information or clarification regarding a proposal?

If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact Prof. Norman by email at dnorman at partners.org<mailto:dnorman at partners.org>  or by telephone/text message at (617) 530-0550.


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