Engaged Scholars Initiative
Forecasted
Campus Compact's Engaged Scholars Initiative is a year-long program advancing leadership and research in community-engaged scholarship for early-career faculty and staff.
Funder: Campus Compact
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application deadline) | May 2027 (nominee submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 program fee per participant; limited scholarships and group discounts available; covers programming, not travel/accommodations.
Summary: Year-long professional development program supporting early-career faculty and staff in community-engaged scholarship and leadership.
Key Information: Open to early-career faculty/staff at Campus Compact member institutions; travel for retreats not covered.
Description
The Engaged Scholars Initiative (ESI), offered by Campus Compact, is a one-year, cohort-based leadership and professional development program for early-career faculty and staff committed to advancing community-engaged scholarship. The initiative includes bi-weekly virtual meetings, two multi-day in-person retreats, and collaborative scholarly projects. ESI emphasizes leadership skill-building, fostering professional networks, validating diverse ways of knowing, and reducing barriers to participation in civic and community engagement. Participants work on individual or collaborative scholarly projects and receive mentorship and support throughout the program.
