The Lindsey M. Bonistall Research Fellowship
The Lindsey M. Bonistall Research Fellowship offers twelve to sixteen months of support to a graduate student, postdoctoral scholar, or early career faculty who is conducting research related to on and off campus safety. One fellowship will be awarded in the amount of $15,000, and includes travel accommodations to one academic conference.
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 violence, and to inform and support prevention practices within college communities.
All doctoral students, postdoctoral scholars, and early career (pre-tenure) faculty are eligible to apply for this fellowship. 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 fellowship 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. The findings of this research will be used to inform decision-making in the Foundation’s re-design, sustainability planning inside PEACE OUTside Campus, and will also lead to recommendations on best practices to be shared with all stake-holders.
Applications must be submitted online to fellowship@peaceoutsidecampus.org.
Applications must include the following:
Funding The fellowship will primarily support research and will not be used to support coursework. The funding for this fellowship is $15,000 inclusive of all research related costs. Up to $1,500 will be provided for conference related costs.
Additional information about PEACE OUTside Campus, The Lindsey M. Bonistall Foundation:
PEACE OUTside Campus has developed and instituted the following programs:
Questions can be submitted to: fellowship@peaceoutsidecampus.org
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 violence, and to inform and support prevention practices within college communities.
All doctoral students, postdoctoral scholars, and early career (pre-tenure) faculty are eligible to apply for this fellowship. 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 fellowship 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. The findings of this research will be used to inform decision-making in the Foundation’s re-design, sustainability planning inside PEACE OUTside Campus, and will also lead to recommendations on best practices to be shared with all stake-holders.
Applications must be submitted online to fellowship@peaceoutsidecampus.org.
Applications must include the following:
- 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.
- 2 page research proposal, including specific objectives, research design, and budget. Indicate the length of time needed to complete the research, analysis, and dissemination.
- Two recommendation letters from a faculty member and/or department chair.
- A current curriculum vitae.
Funding The fellowship will primarily support research and will not be used to support coursework. The funding for this fellowship is $15,000 inclusive of all research related costs. Up to $1,500 will be provided for conference related costs.
Additional information about PEACE OUTside Campus, The Lindsey M. Bonistall Foundation:
PEACE OUTside Campus has developed and instituted the following programs:
- Teens ‘N Transition (TNT): This educational program is delivered by trained college interns to high school students who are about to experience one of the most exhilarating times of their life – transition to college. Through real-life stories and statistics students are 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 include: 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 is our safety program especially geared towards parents. Through our interactive presentation, staff, Board Members and interns 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 are: 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 that draws over 1,000 participants. Participants are educated and empowered through the use of tips strategically placed around the course and by the attendance of other organizations/group that share their knowledge with our attendees.
- POC Internship Program: College interns, recruited from local colleges, deliver our TNT and ITR presentations and also help with our fundraising and community awareness efforts.
- Living Off-Campus 101: Our website, peaceoutsidecampus.org offers 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: fellowship@peaceoutsidecampus.org
