The Virginia Education Science Training (VEST) program integrates the use of theoretical models of causal inference from various sciences (e.g., psychology, economics, biostatistics) with research designs, analytic techniques and methods that support causal inferences in studies of school, classroom and program effects. More specifically, training applies rigorous methods to three substantive research topics identified by IES: a) teacher quality, b) early childhood, and c) social and behavioral contexts for academic learning. Conceptual and methodological emphases in the core curriculum ensure students are proficient in developing and testing research hypotheses through research designs and through experimental and quasi-experimental statistical procedures that support causal inferences. Students from Psychology, Economics, Sociology and other disciplines outside of the Curry School may apply during spring semester of their 2nd year in their doctoral programs (or later), to begin VEST in Year 3 or later of their PhD programs after having completed the majority of required doctoral coursework in their home departments.
Eligibility:
-Attend the Curry Education Research Lectureship Series
-Please note that students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive fellowship funding.
-Identify Program Affiliates in Education; then meet with them to discuss their research further and to see if there is an alignment of research interests.
Scholarship Application Deadline: February 1.
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