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Graduate Student Research (GSR) Program
As the federal government’s advocate of fair housing
practices and economically healthy communities, the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
embraces a mission of increasing homeownership, supporting
community development, and increasing access to affordable
housing free from discrimination.
HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R)
supports this mission by providing reliable and objective
data and analysis to help inform policy decisions. To
ensure that this information effectively addresses today’s
housing and community development needs, PD&R is
committed to engaging a greater diversity of perspectives,
methods, and personnel in conducting and promulgating
HUD research.
In the spirit of this commitment, PD&R sponsors
the Graduate Student Research Program (GSRP). This program
recognizes the need for a talented pool of academic
researchers whose knowledge and initiative will complement
PD&R’s vision of becoming the premier housing and
urban development policy and research organization in
the federal government. Through GSRP, PD&R hopes
to attract a new generation of housing and planning
professionals who will continue to provide data and
analyses of the highest quality to assist the Secretary
in making informed decisions on HUD policies, programs,
budget, and legislative proposals.
Goal
GSRP’s goal is to professionally develop and position
talented graduate students within PD&R to prepare
them for future research, careers, and leadership opportunities
in housing and urban development.
Program Objectives
To achieve its goal, GSRP will:
- Provide graduate students with opportunities that
merge academic studies with practical work experience;
- Administer and develop program requirements to increase
learning opportunities;
- Nurture talented graduate students through opportunities
to explore and better understand careers in administration,
development, housing research, international affairs,
and technology; and
- Participate in evaluation activities that will assist
PD&R in developing future training opportunities
for graduate students.
Students will receive a stipend throughout their participation
in the program; however, a housing allowance will not be provided.
Requirements and Eligibility
Students are eligible for the training opportunities
if they:
- Are currently enrolled in a HUD-related discipline
graduate program at a 4-year college or university;
- Are U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or foreign
nationals who possess a visa permitting them permanent
residence in the United States;
- Have decided on or are considering a professional
career in housing and urban development-related disciplines;
- Possess a U.S. Social Security number; and
- Reside in the Washington/Baltimore area and be available to
work at HUD headquarters.
HUD-Related Disciplines and Program Areas
Major areas of study include, but are not limited to:
community development, economics, engineering, finance,
housing, international housing, journalism, policy,
social science, and urban planning.
How to Apply
Applications are not being accepted at this time. Please check back for updates.
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