MMUF Adjunct Faculty Fellowships
The MMUF Adjunct Faculty Fellowships from the Institute for Citizens & Scholars support MMUF alumni adjuncts in the humanities and social sciences to advance their research and prepare for tenure-track roles.
Funder: Institute for Citizens & Scholars
Due Dates: October 31, 2025 | October 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000 stipend per fellow for a six-month term; two fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Supports Mellon Mays alumni adjunct faculty with funding, mentorship, and time to advance research and prepare for tenure-track academic positions.
Key Information: Open only to MMUF alumni who are adjunct faculty in designated humanities/social science fields and hold a Ph.D.
Description
The MMUF Adjunct Faculty Fellowships, administered by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars and funded by The Mellon Foundation, provide alumni of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) program who are adjunct faculty with financial support, mentorship, and structured professional development over a six-month period. The fellowship is designed to help emerging scholars deepen their research, build their academic profile, and prepare competitive applications for tenure-track positions. Fellows benefit from a $10,000 stipend, guidance from a senior scholar mentor, and access to a professional support network.
