Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award
The Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award from the Institute for Citizens & Scholars supports early-career humanities and social science faculty advancing research and campus community leadership.
Funder: Institute for Citizens & Scholars
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 total stipend ($12,000 summer research, $8,000 academic year research assistance)
Summary: Supports early-career, tenure-track faculty in the humanities or social sciences who demonstrate research excellence and deep campus community engagement.
Key Information: Applicants must be in the 4th or 5th year of a U.S. tenure-track appointment and not up for tenure before summer 2028.
Description
The Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award, funded by The Mellon Foundation and administered by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, recognizes and supports early-career faculty whose research focuses on contemporary American history, politics, culture, or society. The award is designed for junior faculty who are not only building distinguished research profiles but are also deeply engaged in creating inclusive and vibrant campus communities through teaching, mentorship, and service. This program aims to empower scholars at a pivotal point in their academic journey, providing resources to help balance research, leadership, and mentoring responsibilities while progressing toward tenure.
