Excellent Opportunity for Doctoral Students and Recent Ph.D. Graduates re Guilty Pleas
Are you interested in researching the
processes that generate guilty pleas? Are you currently studying guilty pleas
or plea bargaining (e.g., criminal sentencing outcomes)? The Research Coordination Network (RCN) on
Understanding Guilty Pleas is hosting a research workshop June 2-3, 2015, at the University at Albany, in Albany NY.
We are seeking doctoral-level graduate students and recent Ph.D. graduates from
any discipline interested in participating. This is an excellent opportunity to
network with an interdisciplinary group of well-known scholars keenly focused on
making groundbreaking progress in this important but under-researched area.
The RCN, funded by the National Science
Foundation and led by Professor Shawn Bushway, was created to invigorate
interdisciplinary research on guilty pleas and related decision-making
processes. The RCN includes three cores focused on prosecutorial, defense, and
courtroom workgroup decision-making. More about the RCN and its members can be
found at http://www.albany.edu/understanding-guilty-pleas/index.php.
The conference will host approximately 40
scholars interested in the empirical study of guilty pleas, representing the
fields of economics, criminology/criminal justice, psychology, sociology, law,
public policy, political science, etc. There will be plenary presentations of
current or recent research on the cutting edge of guilty plea research, a group-networking
dinner, and a poster session.
Funding is available for up to 10
doctoral students and individuals who have received their doctorate within the
past three years (2012 or later). Funding includes travel to and from the
conference, lodging, and a per diem. The workshop is open to both individuals
who are interested in getting more involved in this important area of research and
to individuals who are actively conducting research in the area of guilty
pleas. Applications from minorities are
strongly encouraged.
1) For
Individuals Interested in Plea Research. To apply, email the following
materials by March 1, 2015 to
PleaResearch@albany.edu:
- A one-to two-page (single-spaced, 12-point font) essay explaining your interest in guilty plea research. Applicants who are able to integrate their past or current research endeavors to plea-relevant research will have a higher chance of success. Applicants with viable research questions/ideas will also have a higher chance of success
- Curriculum vitae
- Name and contact information (email, phone number) of your graduate advisor or main reference
2) For
Individuals Already Conducting Plea Research. To apply, email the following
materials by March 1, 2015 to
PleaResearch@albany.edu:
- A 750-word abstract of a current plea-related project. The project does not need to be finished and can be on any element that affects the process that generates guilty pleas. If selected, you will present your research as a poster at the workshop poster session
- Curriculum vitae
- Name and contact information (email, phone number) of your graduate advisor or main reference
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