Grants: Faculty

about

A “genius grant” for outstanding teachers, the award will emphasize the balance between scholarly excellence and commitment to teaching practice that draws on new approaches to pedagogy, creating a new level of engagement for students in and beyond the classroom.

BENEFITS

A one-year grant of $30,000—approximately $20,000 to support the engagement of a research assistant and the balance to be used for research and travel support

CRITERIA

– Assistant professors in tenure-track appointments
– Fourth or fifth year of tenure process
– Cannot be eligible for tenure during appointment year
– Social Sciences & Humanities
– Sciences & Mathematics
– Business

dates & contact

Deadline TBD / [email protected]

about

A prize awarded for producing a body of published work that reflects scholarly excellence and a lasting contribution to racial, ethnic, and/or religious relations

BENEFITS

  • Cash prize of $25,000
  • Medal
  • Reception with public lecture from recipient

CRITERIA

Requires nomination

dates & contact

Deadline April 1, 2020 / [email protected]

  • MELLON EMERGING FACULTY LEADERS AWARD from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

    about

    The award is structured to free the time of junior faculty who have passed their midpoint tenure review—including those from underrepresented groups and others committed to eradicating disparities in their fields—so that they can both engage in and build support for systems, networks, and affinity groups that make their fields and campuses more inclusive

    BENEFITS

    $10,000 towards summer research support / $7,500 for research during academic year.

    CRITERIA

    – Assistant professors in tenure-track appointments
    – Passed the standard third-year review by January 31
    – Cannot be eligible for tenure during appointment year
    – Social Sciences & Humanities

    dates & contact

    December 2nd, 2020 / [email protected]

about

Supports career development for promising early-career researchers with a track record of conducting high-quality research and an interest in pursuing a significant shift in their trajectories as researchers.

BENEFITS

Up to $350,000 over five years

CRITERIA

  • Terminal degree awarded within last 7 years
  • Research focus on reducing inequality or improving the use of research evidence
  • Nomination from institution
  • Must be employed in career-ladder position

dates & contact

Applications due April / [email protected]