Foothill SLI STEM Summer Internship Scholarship 2021: Psychology Research Internship

Description: Psychology Research

Through the Science Learning institute (SLI), up to four Foothill College students will have an opportunity to engage in qualitative research with a UCSC psychology Ph.D. candidate on one of two topics: 1) analyzing attitudes about kink, BDSM, and sexual fetishism expressed in online spaces and 2) analyzing In-depth interviews with erotic hypnosis fetishists. These are sensitive topics, so in order to participate in this research, you should be prepared to be very closely exposed to this content.

To find out more about this research, please click on the following link: PhD candidate’s ResearchGate page

Internship commitments:

  • Enrollment in Foothill College ITRN 50 series course (depends on projected number of hours of internship). Course tuition will be covered by the Science Learning Institute or your financial aid.
  • A program orientation for the summer internship program in late June with the Science Learning Institute.
  • Submission of a final report of your internship experience at the end of the summer.
  • Part-time (average 20 hours per week) summer internship between June 28 – August 20, 2021.

Scholarship amount:
Scholarship payments will occur in two installments and will depend on successful completion at each stage: one in the middle of the internship and one at the end. Total scholarship amount will be $2,000.

Application criteria:

  • Be majoring in psychology or sociology.
  • Completed coursework in research methods in psychology or sociology or equivalent coursework.
  • Be a full time student at Foothill College for winter 2021 and projected for spring 2021 (at least 12 units each quarter).
  • Some experience with NVIVO software, SPSS, or other data analysis software a plus.
  • Have Foothill College as your primary school (more credits completed at Foothill College than at De Anza College).
  • Full completion of the application, including naming a faculty/staff reference.

Priority given to:

  • Students with demonstrated financial need, who have not previously had an internship or research experience, and who have the intent to transfer.
  • First time degree earners (no prior degree such as a Bachelor’s or Associate degree).

Application requirements:

  • Fill out academicworks general scholarship application.
  • Fill out supplemental application questions, including uploading your resume.
  • Upload unofficial transcript to scholarship portal.

Award
Scholarship payments will occur in two installments and will depend on successful completion at each stage: one in the middle of the internship and one at the end. Total scholarship amount will be $2,000.
Scopes
Foothill College
Deadline
04/15/2021
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you live OR work in Mountain View, CA?
  2. Please upload a copy of your current unofficial grade transcript from Foothill College.
  3. Are you majoring in psychology or sociology?
  4. Why are you interested in this internship? How do you see it advancing your academic and professional goals?
  5. Do you have a preference of which research project to become involved with?
  6. Have you taken a research methods course?
  7. If you have not taken a research methods course, please share if you have any equivalent experience, coursework, or knowledge in any of those areas.
  8. Have you had a prior internship?
  9. If you have had a prior internship, please explain briefly.
  10. Are you a first time degree earner at Foothill College? (this means you have not completed any degrees at any other institutions)
  11. Do you plan to take at least 12 units at Foothill College in the spring quarter 2021? This is a requirement for this internship.
  12. Please share the name, title, institution, and contact information (email address) of a faculty or staff member who knows you well. They may be contacted as a reference for your application. (If you are a TechCore student, you cannot use Sophia as a reference.)
  13. Please upload your most recent resume.
  14. Show 8 more