Emerging Scholars Program
The Emerging Scholars Program by AEJMC funds early-career faculty for innovative research or teaching projects in journalism and mass communication.
Funder: Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
Due Dates: October 1, 2026: Proposal submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,500 per project (plus $500 for conference travel); up to 4 awards annually
Summary: Supports early-career faculty in journalism and mass communication with grants for innovative research or teaching projects.
Key Information: Applicants must be current AEJMC faculty members (not students or non-members).
Description
The Emerging Scholars Program, administered by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), provides research and teaching grants to support early-career faculty pursuing innovative projects that advance journalism and mass communication. The program is designed to foster new ideas and approaches, encouraging recipients to contribute original research that addresses current challenges and opportunities in the field. Successful proposals will clearly articulate the project's importance, anticipated outcomes, and relevance to the discipline, with an emphasis on projects that can make a significant impact by the following summer.
