Ford Foundation Fellowships

Rolling Submissions

Description

The Ford Foundation Fellowships aim to increase diversity among college and university faculty, particularly ethnic and racial diversity, to enhance educational benefits and expand the number of professors who utilize diversity as an educational resource. Through various fellowship stages and comprehensive support systems, the program creates lasting impact across academic careers. The National Academies' administration of these fellowships since 1979 has supported individuals demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, dedi...

Eligible Applicants- Individual- Grad student- PostDoc- Senior Researcher

Additional Eligibility Information

Applications are no longer being accepted for predoctoral, dissertation, postdoctoral, or senior awards.

Funding TypefellowshipCategories of Funding Activity- Fellowships

Grantor Contact InformationThe Fellowships Office, 500 Fifth Street, NW, Keck 576, Washington, DC 20001 | Phone: 202-334-2872Grantor Emailfellowshipsoffice@nas.eduOther Grantor InformationThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.

Additional InformationFord Foundational Fellows receive extensive support through professional development, mentoring, and a connected alumni network. Additional URLs:

https://www8.nationalacademies.org/pa/feedback.aspx?type=project&key=PGA-FP-18-P-24

https://www.facebook.com/NASEM.FordFellowship/

https://twitter.com/nasemfordfellow?lang=en

https://ra.nas.edu/FordFellows20/ExtRpts/PressReleaseRoster.aspx?RptMode=AW&CompYr=2024

https://ra.nas.edu/FordFellows20/ExtRpts/PressReleaseRoster.aspx?RptMode=HM&CompYr=2024

Supporting Linkhttps://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/ford-foundation-fellowships