Trainee Application Process

The VPC seeks to be a catalyst for change in violence prevention. As a multidisciplinary hub, we leverage diverse expertise and collaborate widely to create evidence-based strategies that address and reduce violence. Our Center is rooted in the belief that all communities deserve safety, equity, and resilience, and we work diligently to turn this vision into reality.

Trainees play an important role in advancing violence prevention scholarship. The VPC values the fresh perspectives and ideas that students and early-career scholars bring to this work. Training the next generation of violence prevention researchers is central to our mission. We support undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in developing the knowledge and skills needed to understand, study, and address violence prevention.

Why Join the VPC?
The VPC offers trainees opportunities to:

• Contribute to initiatives that promote violence prevention
• Engage in innovative, interdisciplinary research
• Strengthen writing and communication skills
• Build professional connections with leaders in violence prevention
• Receive mentorship from experienced faculty and community partners

How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following materials:

• A brief letter of interest describing your background, research interests, and reasons for seeking affiliation with the VPC
• The name and contact information of a UNC Charlotte VPC-affiliated reference
• The names of up to three VPC-affiliated faculty members you are interested in working with as a trainee
• Your current CV or résumé

Application materials should be sent to lpousa@charlotte.edu.