Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award
The Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars supports early-career humanities and social science faculty advancing research on American society and fostering inclusive campus communities.
Funder: Institute for Citizens & Scholars
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Full application deadline, 5:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 total stipend ($12,000 for summer research, $8,000 for academic year research assistance)
Summary: Supports early-career faculty in the humanities or social sciences whose research and service foster vibrant, inclusive campus communities in the U.S.
Key Information: Applicants must be in the 4th or 5th year of a tenure-track assistant professorship and progressing toward tenure.
Description
The Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award, administered by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars in partnership with the Mellon Foundation, recognizes and supports early-career faculty whose scholarship addresses contemporary American history, politics, culture, or society. The program is designed to help junior faculty balance research, teaching, and service as they progress toward tenure, with a strong emphasis on leadership and building inclusive campus communities. Awardees gain both financial support and national recognition for their contributions to academia and campus life.
