Bronco PI Lab
The Bronco PI Lab supports pre-tenured WMU faculty with workshops, research coaching, and mentorship to advance their research and academic careers.
Funder: Western Michigan University
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Nominations deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Professional development program; no direct monetary award, but includes mentorship, workshops, and research coaching
Summary: Supports pre-tenured WMU faculty with mentorship, workshops, and coaching to advance research and academic careers.
Key Information: Nominations must be submitted by Deans via InfoReady; program is for tenure-track faculty in their first 5 years at WMU.
Description
The Bronco PI Lab is a professional development initiative at Western Michigan University designed for pre-tenured, tenure-track faculty. The program aims to accelerate academic career advancement by providing semester-long workshops, individualized research coaching, and external mentorship in five core areas: Professional Community, Publications, Innovation, Sponsors, and Research & Scholarship. Participants receive tailored guidance for building networks, achieving research goals, and increasing scholarly productivity.
