For the first time, the MAPS Program is offering needs-based scholarships for the 10th Crime Mapping Research Conference.
Criteria: Applicant should not currently be involved in mapping or spatial analysis in the public or non-profit sector (unless new to the field and just getting started). Current NIJ grantees are ineligible.
Application process:
In 750 words or less: Describe why you are interested in implementing mapping or spatial analysis in your organization; Tell us how you expect the conference to benefit your goals in using mapping or spatial analysis in your organization's mission; You must provide the document in:
MS Word 97-2005 .doc format.
Use 12 point Times New Roman font.
Double-spaced lines.
Your supervisor must write a letter approving your attendance on your organization's letterhead.
Amount of scholarship: The awarded applicant will receive the following: Hotel room covered for 3 nights, airfare to the conference, as well as modified per diem of $150. Scholarship winners must cover any other incidental expenses.
We will award up to five scholarships.
Deadline: Monday, July 6, 2009. E-mail the required documents to Ronald.Wilson@usdoj.gov no later than 5 p.m. EDT.
