Emerging Poverty Scholars Fellowships
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Emerging Poverty Scholars Fellowships support junior scholars from underrepresented populations with poverty research funding, mentoring, and professional development to broaden U.S. poverty research.
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Funder: Institute for Research on Poverty, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, anticipated)
Funding Amounts: Flexible funding over a two-year award period
Summary: Supports junior scholars from underrepresented populations with poverty research funding, professional development, mentoring, and networking.
Key Information: Intended for exceptional junior scholars from underrepresented populations.
Description
The Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison runs the Emerging Poverty Scholars Fellowships to support exceptional junior scholars from underrepresented populations and broaden the corps of U.S. poverty researchers. The program combines flexible funding for research and professional development with one-on-one mentoring from nationally renowned senior poverty scholars.
Fellows receive opportunities to expand their professional networks, obtain feedback on research and career trajectories, and highlight their work through IRP products and events. Quarterly meetings bring together the fellowship cohort and experts in the field. Beyond supporting individual career development, the program seeks to foster interaction among a diverse set of scholars and establish long-term relationships with other poverty researchers that may lead to future collaborations.
