Faculty Roundtable Program
Williams College’s Faculty Roundtable Program supports small faculty groups collaborating to advance and refine scholarly or creative projects through regular peer discussion and feedback.
Funder: Williams College : Faculty at Williams
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 | January 8, 2027
Funding Amounts: $500 research award per participant; incentive limited to three times per individual.
Summary: Supports small groups of Williams College faculty to collaborate, exchange feedback, and advance scholarly and creative works in progress.
Description
The Faculty Roundtable Program at Williams College is designed to foster collaboration, collegiality, and intellectual community among faculty. Small, self-governed groups of four faculty members meet regularly—at least six times per semester or summer—for informal but focused discussions. Participants share works in progress, offer feedback, and discuss strategies for advancing their scholarly or creative projects. The program is intentionally flexible, allowing groups to form across departments, programs, or faculty ranks, and prioritizes the value of diverse perspectives and supportive peer engagement.
