Faculty Fellow Program
The Faculty Fellow Program supports Connecticut university faculty in advanced manufacturing by funding hands-on experiences to modernize curricula with current industry practices and technologies.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Stipends for university faculty; recent cycle total: $54,000 across 9 fellows (typical: ~$6,000 per fellow)
Summary: Supports university faculty with stipends to engage in advanced manufacturing, enhancing curriculum and teaching through industry exposure.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Faculty Fellow Program is a talent development initiative under Connecticut’s Manufacturing Innovation Fund, administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development. The program provides stipends to university and college faculty to participate in activities that leverage advanced manufacturing hardware, software, and industry expertise. The goal is to expose faculty to best practices and emerging technologies, enabling them to update and enhance their course curricula and teaching approaches, ultimately fostering innovation and workforce readiness in advanced manufacturing education.
