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The Solsbery Endowed Fellowship was established in 1996 in memory of Paul and Charles Solsbery, two young boys whose lives were tragically cut short by violence. The founders of the Fund Wendy Rowden ('76), John Carton ('76) and Lee Solsbery ('76), the boys' father, wanted to ensure that the children's legacy was not one of senseless loss but of help to others by promoting research into the prevention of behavioral misadventures, which includes accidents, suicide, homicide, and other conditions limiting longevity in young people. The Fund has been made possible through the generous support of the original donors, as well as numerous other Brown alumni.

This Fund has created general summer research opportunities in the area of human development for Brown University undergraduate students. Research can be conducted under the direction and guidance of any Brown faculty member in any topic that explores risk factors which compromise normal development. Examples include but are not limited to problems with self regulation, substance abuse, unintended pregnancies, poor school performance or dropping out, violence, and bullying.

Summer 2009

THREE RESEARCH SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS will be awarded to Brown undergraduate students each in the amount of $3000. Recipients will be requested to make a presentation of their findings during the subsequent academic year's Center for the Study of Human Development colloquium.

To apply submit:

o A 1-2 page proposal of your intended research
o A budget of your research costs which include your stipend, materials, travel, etc.
o A letter of recommendation from the Brown faculty member who will supervise your research
o An official Brown transcript

Undergraduates from any concentration are welcomed to apply. Your complete application packet must be received no later than March 16, 2009. Accepted proposals will be announced on March 31, 2009. The packet including all materials should be sent to the Center for the Study of Human Development, Brown Box 1831. For those wishing to deliver applications, the Center is located @ 133 Waterman Street.