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Victim Assistance Professional Development Fellowship Program

Type of Educational Opportunity: 
Fellowship
Source: 
The Office for Victims of Crime
Number of Awards Available: 
6
Award Ceiling: 
$135,000
Eligibility: 

Individuals, not organizations, are invited to apply for this program. For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact Meg Morrow, Attorney-Advisor, at 2023052986 or meg.morrow@usdoj.gov

Deadline: 
04/27/2010
Description: 

This is an opportunity for individuals to gain valuable experience working on victim assistance issues at the federal level while supporting OVC in accomplishing its mission. This competitive program will award up to $135,000 each for up to six fellowships to support outreach activities in six categories: victim assistance and compensation; tribal communities; underserved crime victims; evidence-based training and technical assistance; federal and military victim assistance; and financial fraud and non-violent crime.

More Information: 

Applications must be submitted by April 27, 2010, through OJPs online Grants Management System. Applicants are encouraged to begin the application process well in advance of the deadline.

Those interested in the Fellowship Program are encouraged to read the full solicitation for requirements and eligibility.