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| Call for Submissions | Request for Proposals – Interdisciplinary Network on Rural Population Health and Aging | Submitted by: Ashley Smedley <asmedley@ruralsociology.org> Description: With funding from the National Institute on Aging, the Interdisciplinary Network on Rural Population Health and Aging (INRPHA) invites investigators to submit proposals for pilot research that enhances understanding of the multilevel and multidimensional drivers of rural health and aging trends and disparities. Investigators may request up to $35,000. Proposals are due by Friday, April 10. |
| Jobs | Assistant or Associate Professor of Rural Sociology | Submitted by: Poonam Kaushik <Poonam.Kaushik@sdstate.edu> Description: The School of Psychology, Sociology, and Rural Studies at South Dakota State University (SDSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Rural Sociology, with a start date in Spring or Fall of 2026 depending upon candidate availability. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this is a nine-month, full-time, benefit-eligible position. We seek applicants with expertise in rural communities, community development, or rural and environmental sociology, who can advance the Center for Rural Vitality and Community Well-being’s (CRVCW) initial mission. Key responsibilities include interdisciplinary research, community engagement, center management, funding acquisition, and teaching/mentoring. This position is 90% Extension, 10% Teaching and reports to the Director of the School of Psychology, Sociology, and Rural Studies. For a complete listing of responsibilities, the minimum and preferred qualifications, the application deadline, contact information for questions on position, and to apply, visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu, search for the position, and follow the electronic application process. Application Deadline: March 8, 2026. For questions on the electronic employment process, contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128. Details: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu |
| Jobs | The Duke of Northumberland International Visiting Research Fellow 2026 | Submitted by: Elaine Adams <elaine.adams@newcastle.ac.uk> Description: Newcastle University’s Centre for Rural Economy is offering a 2026 International Visiting Research Fellowship funded by the Duke of Northumberland. The Fellow will spend about 6 weeks (or two three‑week visits) collaborating with CRE staff on a publication, grant proposal, or similar project, while also engaging with PhD students and delivering seminars. The fellowship provides £6,000 to cover travel, accommodation, and visa costs. Applicants must submit a CV, cover lette, and one‑page activity plan demonstrating collaboration with a CRE member. Applications are due March 20, 2026. |
| Jobs | WashU School of Public Health Call for Leadership and Faculty Positions | Submitted by: SPH Faculty Affairs <SPHFacultyAffairs@wustl.edu> Description: Washington University’s School of Public Health is recruiting for multiple leadership and faculty roles, including an Associate Dean for Practice who will guide public health practice initiatives, strengthen community partnerships, and help translate research into policy and real‑world impact. The school is also hiring faculty across several disciplines—epidemiology, biostatistics, behavioral/mental health, health policy, environmental/planetary health, food and nutrition, rural health, and diabetes translational science. These positions emphasize interdisciplinary, grant‑driven research, teaching, and community‑engaged scholarship within a collaborative, research‑intensive environment. Details: https://apply.interfolio.com/173629 |
| Jobs | QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED | Submitted by: Emily Wornell <ejwornell@bs.edu> Description: Successful qualitative research assistants will support USDA-funded research examining nonstandard work arrangements in rural communities through these activities: |
| Events (All Formats) | The Rural Health Transformation Program: What Could it Mean for Rural Working-Age and Older Adults? (Virtual Panel, March 30) | Submitted by: Shannon Monnat <smmonnat@syr.edu> Description: Recent policy changes are reshaping federal healthcare funding, and rural communities are on the front lines. The new Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) directs $50 billion over the next five years to help states respond to Medicaid cuts, rising uncompensated care, and growing gaps in rural healthcare access. For rural working-age and older adults—who already face higher rates of chronic disease, longer distances to care, and greater reliance on Medicaid and Medicare—the stakes are especially high. How states deploy these dollars will directly shape healthcare access and other drivers of health. Join us to unpack what’s changing and what it could mean for rural people and places. This panel will be held as part of the Annual Meeting of the Interdisciplinary Network on Rural Population Health and Aging (INRPHA)—a multi-institution research network funded by the National Institute on Aging. INRPHA membership is not required in order to attend. Register in advance to receive the zoom link: https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/XID99pnnQQWWjesloguqWw |