The Schubert Center invites students who are engaged in child-focused research and wish to receive support to extend that experience to apply to the Welter-Muzic Continuing Scholar Research Fellowship. The Schubert Center will consider sophomores, juniors, and rising seniors in good academic standing. Priority consideration will be given to applicants from economically disadvantaged backgrounds including:
- First-generation college students
- Students eligible for Federal Pell Grants
- Students who are currently or formerly homeless or who have been in the foster care system
- Students who previously lived in a rural area of the United States
Students will be considered for a grant of up to $1,650 to continue their research work for the Spring 2027 semester. The selected student will continue work already underway in a research lab studying child or adolescent topics across various disciplines, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, pediatric medicine, health and nutrition, environmental science, juvenile law, child policy, and others. Ideally, the research mentor will be a Schubert Associate. However, we will consider other dedicated mentors as long as their research focus is child-centered and they are committed to the student’s continued research skill development.
Highlights of the program include:
- Continued professional development focused on advanced research skills, development of resources and tools, practice with interview techniques, and résumé development
- Opportunity to extend your participation as part of a research team with faculty and graduate students
- A deeper exploration of a topic in child studies, to be determined by you and your mentor, and the development of a presentation/paper for peers
All majors and minors are encouraged to apply.
An unofficial transcript, a detailed budget describing how the funds will be spent, a letter of recommendation from the prospective mentor indicating their support of the student’s continued work and commitment to the student’s research activities, and a detailed description of the student's activities are also required.
Please submit these additional materials to schubertcenter@case.edu
| Recipient | Schubert Associate | Research Topic/Area |
|---|---|---|
Fall 2025 | Catherine McManus | The evaluation of a culinary medicine intervention to support children with type 1 diabetes and their families. |
Fall 2024 | Rita Obeid | The study of the experiences of minority caregivers of autistic children. |
Fall 2023 | Lauren Calandruccio | The analysis of the speech stimuli spoken by Spanish/English speakers while wearing a face covering |