Application

The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) is pleased to announce the application process for our third cohort of Fellows. This fellowship will focus on issues related to equity, diversity, and social justice as they intersect with Pyramid Model Implementation. We strongly encourage scholars who are multilingual; racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse; and/or individuals with disabilities who provide services to children with disabilities. Fellows will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of activities including, but not limited to, developing materials, providing training, summarizing research, collaborating on research activities, and developing policy materials. Each fellow will be matched with a center faculty who will serve as their mentor and collaborator. The fellow and mentor will create a professional development plan based on the fellow’s goals.

To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

1. If you are in a doctoral program:
   1. Have two years remaining in your program;
   2. Commit to including some aspect of equity, diversity, and social justice as they intersect with Pyramid Model implementation in your dissertation or culminating project;
   3. Have support from your faculty advisor to participate in this fellowship
2. If you have completed your doctoral degree:
   1. Complete your doctoral program between 2018 and 2022;
   2. Commit to including some aspect of equity, diversity, and social justice as they intersect with Pyramid Model implementation in your ongoing work responsibilities;
   3. Have support from your supervisor to participate in this fellowship

Fellows will be invited to attend and be introduced at our annual National Training Institute (NTI) in Tampa, FL. Travel stipends will be provided.

Address any inquiries regarding the application to Beth Vorhaus at beth.a.vorhaus@vanderbilt.edu.

Application Instructions

The following are materials required with your submission:

1. Biosketch or Brief Vita (4-page limit, 12 pt font)that includes the following:
   • Past positions and employment
   • Awards and honors
   • Peer-reviewed publications and presentations
   • Ongoing or previous research support (list funding source and amount)
   • Other relevant work (e.g., training or professional development work, non-peer reviewed publications, curricula or trainings developed)
   • Past positions and employment
   • Awards and honors
   • Peer-reviewed publications and presentations
   • Ongoing or previous research support (list funding source and amount)
   • Other relevant work (e.g., training or professional development work, non-peer reviewed publications, curricula or trainings developed)
2. Personal Statement (5-page limit, double spaced)
   Please describe the following:
   • Past experience(s) related to the Pyramid Model (e.g., research, training, implementing);
   • How participating in the PMI fellowship will advance your career goals;
   • How you will integrate the Pyramid Model into your ongoing doctoral program requirements.  OR  How you will integrate the Pyramid Model into your ongoing work responsibilities;
   • An overview of the type of activities you would like to participate in and the outcomes you would like to achieve as part of the PMI Fellowship; and
   • Name of NCPMI faculty member(s) with whom you would be interested in working along with a brief explanation about how your work aligns with the faculty member(s). A listing of NCPMI faculty members who will be working with fellows, with links to their bios, are available on the about the fellows page.
3. Two Letters of Recommendation
   Please request letters of recommendation from two individuals who are your faculty mentors (e.g., advisors, research supervisors) or professional colleagues. These individuals should be able to speak to your experience with the Pyramid Model, interests in equity and social justice, the likelihood of achieving your goals, and how your participation in the NCPMI Fellowship program will be integrated into your ongoing program requirements or work. If you are a doctoral student, one of your letters should be from your advisor and must (a) speak to how your work as a fellow will align with your program requirements, and (b) agree to support your fellowship work. If you are an early career professional, one letter must be from your employer or supervisor and must (a) speak to how your work as a fellow will align with your work responsibilities and (b) agree to support your fellowship work.

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