The Family Process Institute is accepting applications for the 2012 New Writers Fellowship. The goal of the fellowship is to support the development of new scholars who will advance the field by publishing in Family Process and other family therapy journals. Fellows will participate in a full-day writing workshop taught by Dr. Evan Imber-Black, editor of Family Process from 2004-2011 and a well published author. The purpose of the workshop is to help participants shape a developing manuscript for journal submission and publication. Participants will receive both highly individual consultation on their work from Dr. Imber-Black and small group consultation. Fellows will also have the opportunity to meet the Family Process Institute Board of Directors.

The fellowship includes free tuition and up to $700 for travel and 2 nights' hotel for The Craft of Scholarly Writing in Family Therapy workshop on November 9, 2012 in Denver. Up to ten fellowships will be awarded. In order to receive reimbursement, fellows will be required to submit a working draft of their article to Dr. Imber-Black one month prior to the workshop. This is not expected to be a final article, but development of an idea you want to pursue.

New writers from any discipline whose scholarly interests focus on families and systems may apply. Eligible applicants include (a) students, (b) those who have earned their degree within the past five years and been first author on no more than two articles, and (c) persons who have been working in the field for some time, but are new to writing. Applicants must have an idea for a journal article. Theory, research, and practice/training are all appropriate realms for this writing. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Applications must include:
•           700-1000 word essay that explains (a) the focus and purpose of the article that you intend to write, (b) current status of the project, (c) how your background and resources enable completion of the article, (d) the potential of your scholarly agenda to contribute to the family therapy field, and (e) why you need to participate in the workshop and specifically how you hope it will improve your writing. Persons whose degree was earned more than five years ago should explain why they are now taking up writing.

• Current CV

Submit by February 15, 2012 to Dr. Carmen Knudson-Martin at cknudsonmartin@llu.edu

Applications will be rated on:
            a. quality of the essay  (50%)
            b. potential contribution to family therapy field  (25%)
            c. potential to complete article (25%)

The Family Process Institute is an independent, multidisciplinary, transnational organization dedicated to the development and exchange of new theory, research, applied practice, and policy related to families and systems.