Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award
This grant supports early-career humanities or social sciences faculty researching contemporary American society, democracy, or education, and building strong campus communities.
Funder: Institute for Citizens & Scholars
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 stipend (12-month award; $12,000 summer research, $8,000 academic year research assistance)
Summary: Supports early-career humanities or social sciences faculty who excel in scholarship and campus community leadership.
Key Information: For assistant professors pursuing tenure, typically in their 4th or 5th year; U.S. citizens/permanent residents only.
Description
The award recognizes and supports early-career faculty whose research addresses contemporary American history, politics, culture, or society, and who are actively engaged in building vibrant campus communities through teaching, scholarship, and service. Funded by the Mellon Foundation in partnership with the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, the program is designed to advance scholarship in the humanities or social sciences, particularly work that deepens understanding of democracy, society, or education in the Americas. The award also provides national visibility and access to a network of rising scholars dedicated to strengthening intellectual and civic life on their campuses.
