Kaplan Family Distinguished Faculty Fellowship
The Kaplan Family Distinguished Faculty Fellowship supports Cornell faculty who create impactful community-engaged learning experiences that benefit both students and community partners.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 award to one faculty member for one year (annual competition)
Summary: Recognizes and supports Cornell faculty for transformative community-engaged learning that benefits students and communities.
Description
The Kaplan Family Distinguished Faculty Fellowship honors full-time Cornell University faculty who have created transformative student experiences through community-engaged learning. Established in 2001, the fellowship recognizes faculty who integrate students into meaningful, real-world learning activities that benefit both students and community partners. The $10,000 award is intended to further develop, launch, or institutionalize community-based learning courses or research projects, strengthening Cornell’s commitment to civic engagement and public impact.
