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The article presents news items related to "American Sociological Association (ASA)." A conference to discuss cross-national research on community decision-making was held in Milan, Italy, from July 1 to July 3, 1969, organized by the Scuola di Formasione in Sociologia in Milan and the Committee for Comparability in Community Research of the International Sociological Association. The British Sociological Association has instituted a non voting category of overseas associate membership, the chief benefit of which is the receipt of the Association's journal, "Sociology." The Science Information Exchange of the Smithsonian Institute has recently adopted a nominal charge system for its services. At the same time, services which were previously reserved for federal agencies are now being made available to all users of SIE. "Social Science Research Council" will administer several programs in the coming year. Research Training Fellowships will be offered only for supplementary training that is outside the scope of the usual doctoral program in one's major discipline. These fellowships are tenable at a pre or post doctoral stage and preference will be given to innovative proposals by candidates who have demonstrated unusual aptitude for research.

The article focuses on various awards offered by and developments in several learned institutions. American Association for the Advancement of Science will award an annual prize of $ 1,000 for an essay in socio-psychological inquiry that furthers understanding of the psychological-social-cultural behavior of human beings. The Edward L. Bernays Foundation is offering a £ 5,000 award for a program to improve understanding between the people of Great Britain and the United States. Anyone is eligible to enter the competition by submitting a manuscript of 5,000 words or less. The Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development announces a two year research training program. The focus of the program will be upon independent work in behavioral science and psychophysiology in close collaboration with faculty members. The American Educational Research Association announces the election of W. W. Charters, Jr. as member at large of the Executive Board and Association Council. Dr. Charters is professor of education and research associate.