The Lindsey M. Bonistall Research Fellowship
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Stay tuned for more information on our next application cycle.
The Lindsey M. Bonistall Research Fellowship offers twelve to sixteen months of support to a doctoral student, postdoctoral scholar, or early career (pre-tenure) faculty who is conducting research related to on and off campus safety. One fellowship grant will be awarded in the amount of $15,000, and includes travel accommodations to one academic conference. Up to $1,500 of the $15,000 fellowship can be designated towards conference related costs.
PEACE OUTside Campus (hereafter “The Foundation”) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting peaceful and safe living environments in college communities. Our goal is to empower students and their families to be proactive in safeguarding themselves against crime. The Foundation seeks to fund a research project that furthers this mission. With these funds, the Foundation aims to facilitate wider understanding of the social and academic impacts of crime, and to inform and support prevention practices within college communities.
Applications from any discipline will be considered; given there is a proven record of relevant research. Both qualitative and quantitative research proposals are welcomed.
The primary responsibilities of the fellow include: research and publication of his/her work, interaction with the Foundation Board of Directors, one public lecture, dissemination of research findings at one academic conference, and two programmatic white papers.
Applications must be submitted with all elements before May 1, 2023 to [email protected]. A decision will be made by June 1, 2023.
Applications must include the following elements in their submission:
Additional information about PEACE OUTside Campus, The Lindsey M. Bonistall Foundation:
PEACE OUTside Campus has developed and instituted the following programs over the years:
Questions can be submitted to: [email protected]
If you would like to help financially support this important research, consider an online donation to The Lindsey M. Bonistall Research Fellowship.
PEACE OUT,
The Lindsey M. Bonistall Research Fellowship Committee
Stay tuned for more information on our next application cycle.
The Lindsey M. Bonistall Research Fellowship offers twelve to sixteen months of support to a doctoral student, postdoctoral scholar, or early career (pre-tenure) faculty who is conducting research related to on and off campus safety. One fellowship grant will be awarded in the amount of $15,000, and includes travel accommodations to one academic conference. Up to $1,500 of the $15,000 fellowship can be designated towards conference related costs.
PEACE OUTside Campus (hereafter “The Foundation”) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting peaceful and safe living environments in college communities. Our goal is to empower students and their families to be proactive in safeguarding themselves against crime. The Foundation seeks to fund a research project that furthers this mission. With these funds, the Foundation aims to facilitate wider understanding of the social and academic impacts of crime, and to inform and support prevention practices within college communities.
Applications from any discipline will be considered; given there is a proven record of relevant research. Both qualitative and quantitative research proposals are welcomed.
The primary responsibilities of the fellow include: research and publication of his/her work, interaction with the Foundation Board of Directors, one public lecture, dissemination of research findings at one academic conference, and two programmatic white papers.
Applications must be submitted with all elements before May 1, 2023 to [email protected]. A decision will be made by June 1, 2023.
Applications must include the following elements in their submission:
- A cover letter that describes your previous relevant research, the impact of your proposed research in the larger academic community, and the potential contributions to the activities of The Foundation.
- Two-page research proposal, including specific objectives, and research design. Include timeframes needed to complete the research, analysis, and dissemination.
- A detailed budget that includes proposed research expenditures. Changes to the budget will require prior approval by The Foundation.
- Two recommendation letters from a faculty member and/or department chair.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for managing the dissemination of fellowship funds.
Additional information about PEACE OUTside Campus, The Lindsey M. Bonistall Foundation:
PEACE OUTside Campus has developed and instituted the following programs over the years:
- Previous Lindsey M. Bonistall Research Fellowship Grants:
- College Campus Sexual Assault and Female Students With Disabilities, Dr. Margaret Campe (University of Kentucky) used the Lindsey M. Bonistall Research Fellowship Grant to enhance her dissertation research which is focused on gleaning a more nuanced understanding of risk and protective factors related to college campus sexual assault. Margaret’s intent with her research was to provide tangible policy recommendations for prevention and intervention of college campus sexual violence.
- Empowering Indigenous College Women to Stop Rape: A Treatment Development Study, Dr. RaeAnn Anderson (University of North Dakota) used The Lindsey M. Bonistall Research Fellowship Grant to explore how to incorporate Indigenous culture and traditions into self-defense programs to reduce the risk of rape for Indigenous women. The research has found that Indigenous people are in fact open to a wide range of interventions to help them through the trauma of sexual assault.
- Teens ‘N Transition (TNT): This educational program was delivered by trained college interns to high school students who were about to experience one of the most exhilarating times of their life – transition to college. Through real-life stories and statistics students were given tools to be proactive in safeguarding themselves, identifying high-risk situations, and steps to take to avoid being the victim of a violent crime. Topics covered during our interactive and engaging presentation included: on campus safety, off-campus safety, personal safety, social life, hazing, the influence of drugs and alcohol, date rape drugs, sexual assault and dating violence.
- Identify The Risk Program (ITR): ITR was our safety program especially geared toward parents. Through our interactive presentation, staff, Board Members share Lindsey’s story, safety statistics and other real-life stories with parents so that they have an increased awareness of the vulnerabilities that their students may face as they head off to college. Other topics covered during the presentation were: on campus safety, off-campus safety, personal safety, social life, hazing, the influence of drugs and alcohol, date rape drugs, sexual assault and dating violence. Parents leave our presentation with the talking points necessary to begin what is often seen as a difficult conversation about personal safety with their college-bound students.
- 5K Lindsey Run/Walk: An annual community awareness event drew over 1,000 participants. Participants were educated and empowered through the use of safety tips strategically placed around the course and by the attendance of other organizations/group that shared their knowledge with our attendees.
- POC Internship Program: College interns, recruited from local colleges, delivered our TNT and ITR presentations and also helped with our fundraising and community awareness efforts.
- Living Off-Campus 101: Our website, peaceoutsidecampus.org, offered the following resources to students and families alike: Personal Safety Tips, College Campus Security and Safety Checklist, Off-Campus Housing Safety: Safety In Your Apartment, Off-Campus Housing Safety Checklist: When Looking For A Place to Live, as well as videos and tips to empower students to be proactive in safeguarding themselves against crime.
- Off-Campus Housing (OCH) Guidelines: The Off-Campus Housing Program was established to improve safety and security for all students living in off-campus housing facilities. These guidelines were developed in collaboration with law enforcement and fire safety professionals to add a secondary level of security and enhance existing practices.
Questions can be submitted to: [email protected]
If you would like to help financially support this important research, consider an online donation to The Lindsey M. Bonistall Research Fellowship.
PEACE OUT,
The Lindsey M. Bonistall Research Fellowship Committee
