Career Enhancement Fellowship
The Career Enhancement Fellowship supports junior arts and humanities faculty to advance research, teaching, and leadership development through mentorship, funding, and a scholarly network.
Funder: Institute for Citizens & Scholars
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Stipend up to $35,000 plus research/travel funding; award is for one academic year.
Summary: Supports outstanding junior faculty in the arts and humanities to advance research, teaching, and campus engagement while building pathways to academic and administrative leadership.
Description
The Career Enhancement Fellowship, administered by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars and funded by The Mellon Foundation, provides support for junior faculty in the arts and humanities whose work expands perspectives and brings new scholarly voices to college campuses. The fellowship offers a stipend, research and travel funding, mentorship, and access to a network of over 500 scholars. Its primary aim is to foster academic advancement, leadership development, and greater diversity of thought in higher education.
Fellows benefit from a supportive academic community, professional retreats, and structured mentorship, all designed to help them advance their research, teaching, and service while building a strong foundation for future leadership roles in academia.
