News and Notes

The NCMR electronic newsletter aims to keep you informed about the current affairs influencing marriage and family structures that affect the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, children, and communities. We also announce funding and research opportunities, provide registration information for symposiums, conferences, and workshops, and keep you up to date on our current research findings.

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Grants Awarded

Internal

The NCMR is pleased to announce the awards for our 2008 BGSU Small Grants competition. The Small Grants Competition is designed to encourage research by BGSU faculty that involves collaborations with either (1) junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, or advanced graduate students; (2) marriage or family scholars at other institutions; or (3) practitioners or policymakers.

External

The NCMR is pleased to announce the awards for our 2008 External Grants Program on Marital and Family Instability. The funded proposals rigorously address key questions about the linkages between family instability and wellbeing. These projects will provide important new knowledge for both the research community and policy makers.

Graduate Research Assistantships Awarded

The NCMR is pleased to support three graduate research assistants throughout each academic year and during the summers.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Awarded

The NCMR is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Roettger as the NCMR Postdoctoral Fellow for the 2008-2009 academic year. The fellowship is designed to provide an opportunity for an outstanding young scholar to perform research and receive training in residence at the NCMR.