Assistance Fund for Contingent Faculty
This grant supports contingent faculty in composition and communication by funding travel or registration to attend the CCCC Annual Convention for professional and scholarly development.
Funder: Conference on College Composition and Communication
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (application deadline for April 2027 CCCC Annual Convention)
Funding Amounts: $750 per award; number of awards depends on annual donations; travel support or complimentary registration if virtual
Summary: Provides travel assistance for contingent faculty to attend the CCCC Annual Convention, supporting professional development and community participation.
Key Information: Applicants must reside more than 250 miles from the convention site; recipients chosen at random; priority system for repeat applicants.
Description
The Assistance Fund for Contingent Faculty, offered by the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC), supports contingent faculty at two-year and four-year colleges and universities by providing travel funds to attend the annual CCCC Convention. The fund aims to reduce barriers to professional development and foster greater participation in the academic community. Awards are distributed based on available donations and are intended to offset travel costs for eligible faculty. If the convention is held online, selected recipients receive complimentary registration instead of travel funding. The program features a weighted priority system, increasing the chances of selection for applicants who were not chosen in previous years.
