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Special Issue: Human Relations
Theme: "Work-Life Initiatives and Organizational Change"
Deadline for Submission: January 31, 2008
Questions about the submission process, contact Alice Gilberson at editorial@humanrelationsjournal.org.
Submit online at: http://www.humanrelationsjournal.org.
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Sloan Foundation Work-Family Career Development Grants
Kathleen Christensen, Program Director
Deadline for Submission: February 1, 2008
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of Work-Family Career Development Grants. This program will award grants to up to five junior faculty members who are investigating important work and family questions. The level of support for 2008 is $45,000 per grant recipient. More information about these grants, including information about eligibility requirements, nomination deadlines (February 1, 2008), and application procedures can be obtained by clicking on the links below:
* Sloan Work-Family Career Development Grants Brochure
* Call for Proposals
* Application Form & Checklist
* Letter of Recommendation Guidelines
Additional inquires can be sent via email to: work-family-grant@sas.upenn.edu
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National Poverty Center Research Grants
Deadline for Submission: February 1, 2008
"Annually, the NPC provides funds to young scholars to conduct innovative research around a specific area of interest. Preference is given to non-tenured researchers with full-time academic appointments and researchers using new approaches and innovative methods."
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Child and Family Programs and Policy: First National Research Conference
Deadline for Submission: February 20, 2008
"The First National Research Conference on Child & Family Programs & Policy will be held at Bridgewater State College on July 10-11, 2008. The conference will focus on research that addresses promising child and family programs, interventions, prevents, rules/regulations, and policies. Research that has strong implications for child and family programs/policies will also be invited."
Contact Dr. Emily M. Douglas for program content: Emily.Douglas@bridgew.edu
Contact Jenna Stephenson for conference logistics: jstephenson@bridgew.edu
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Special Issue: Human Relations
Theme: "Managing in the Creative Industries: Managing the Motley Crew"
Deadline for Submission: February 29, 2008
Questions about the submission process, contact Alice Gilberson at editorial@humanrelationsjournal.org.
Submit online at: http://www.humanrelationsjournal.org.
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The Social Capital Foundation 2008 International Conference
Theme: "Perspectives on Social Capital and Social Inclusion"
Deadline for Submission: July 30, 2008
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Conference Announcements
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Eastern Sociological Society: 78th Annual Meeting
Theme: "Beyond Ourselves: Sociology in a Global Mode"
Where: New York, NY - When: February 21-24, 2008
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9th Annual Fatherhood & Families Conference 2008
Theme: "Embracing Fathers, Families, and Our Future"
Where: Sheraton Crescent Hotel, Phoenix, AZ - When: March 4-8, 2008
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Families and Work Institute/Conference Board 2008 Work Life Conference
Theme: "How We Work and Live Today: The Impact on Employee Engagement and Talent Management
Where: Westin Buckhead, Atlanta, GA - When: March 5-6, 2008
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International Conference on Occupational Stress and Health
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC - When: March 6-8, 2008
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2008 Annual College and University Work/Family Association Conference
Theme: "Changing the Culture: Work/Life & Organizational Transformation"
Where: Rizzo Conference Center, Chapel Hill, NC - When: March 18-20, 2008
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British Sociological Association: Annual Conference 2008
Theme: "Social Worlds, Natural Worlds"
Where: University of Warwick, United Kingdom - When: March 28-30, 2008
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National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies: 2008 National Policy Symposium
Where: Hyatt Regency, Washington, DC - When: April 1-5, 2008
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National Mothers' Center Conference: Mothers '08
Theme: "Thinking Beyond Ourselves & Beyond Today"
Where: Long Island Sheraton, Hauppage, NY - When: April 4-6, 2008
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Summit on Economic Justice for Women
Convened by the National Organization for Women, the Institute for Women's Policy Research, and the National Council of Negro Women
Where: Atlanta, GA - When: April 11-12, 2008
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Population Association of America Annual Meeting
Where: New Orleans, LA - When: April 17-19, 2008
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Council on Contemporary Families: Annual Conference
Theme: "Family Issues in Contention"
Where: University of Illinois at Chicago - When: April 25-26, 2008
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Aging Policy Briefing and Capitol Hill Day
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Where: Washington Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC - When: April 28-30, 2008 |
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15th International Symposium on Ethics, Business and Society: Call for Paper Proposals
Theme: "Business Management: Towards More Human Models and Practices"
Where: University of Navarra, Barcelona, Spain - When: May 16-17, 2008
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World at Work Total Rewards Conference & Exposition 2008
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA - When: May 20-23, 2008
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2008 LEAD National Workshop for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Chairs & Faculty
Theme: LEAD: Leadership Excellence for Academic Diversity
Where: University of Washington, Seattle, WA - When: July 21-22, 2008
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Society for the Advancement of Socioeconomics: Annual Meeting 2008
Theme: "Economic Flexibility and Social Stability in the Age of Globalization"
Where: University of Costa Rico, San Jose - When: July 21-23, 2008
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Gender, Work and Organization: Engendering Leadership Conference
Where: University of Western Australia, Perth - July 24-28, 2008
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Society for the Study of Social Problems
Theme: "Crossing Borders"
Where: Boston, MA - When: July 31-August 2, 2008
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American Sociological Association: 2008 Meeting
Theme: "Worlds of Work"
Where: Boston, MA - When: August 1-4, 2008
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2008 Academy of Management Annual Meeting
Theme: "The Questions We Ask"
Where: Anaheim, CA - When: August 8-13, 2008
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