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DARE: Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence

About DARE

The DARE (Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence) Doctoral Fellowship Program awards two-year fellowships to advanced doctoral students who want to investigate and prepare for academic careers and whose presence will help diversify the professoriate.

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The 2018 DARE application is now closed.

Contact vpgeapplications@stanford.edu with any questions.

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Jul 26 2018 | Stanford News
While research has shown that visibility in the workplace is critical for professional advancement, the reality is that for some women, it’s easier said than done. According to a new study by Stanford scholars, professional women have strong reasons to ignore recommendations that urge them to have...
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Jul 13 2018 | Stanford News
Marlette Jackson, who recently earned a doctorate in political science at Stanford, said she is grateful for the constellation of mentors – faculty, students and staff – who encouraged the first-generation college student to reach for the stars. The article highlights Marlette's experiences with...
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May 30 2018 | The Dish
The Stanford Alumni Association recently recognized undergraduate and graduate students with the 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award, Class of 2018 Award of Excellence and 2018 Graduate Student Community Impact Award. The 2018 Graduate Student Community Impact Award was given to 34 graduate students...
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May 25 2018 | Stanford News
At Thursday’s meeting the Faculty Senate heard a report on initiatives aimed at increasing faculty diversity and a presentation of the annual report on faculty gains, losses and composition. VPGE's DARE (Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence) Doctoral Fellowship Program was mentioned as one...