Teacher Quality and Retention Program (TQRP)
TQRP is a 5-year fellowship offering research-based training, mentorship, and leadership development for aspiring and new teachers from HBCUs and PBIs, with a focus on culturally responsive, trauma-informed teaching.
Funder: Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Due Dates: July 14–18, 2026 (Summer Institute)
Funding Amounts: Modest stipend; travel, meals, and hotel covered for program events; 5-year fellowship
Summary: Provides training, mentorship, and professional development for aspiring and new teachers from HBCUs and PBIs, focusing on leadership and culturally responsive teaching.
Key Information: Highly competitive; minimum 3.0 GPA and U.S. citizenship/permanent residency required; Black male educators in first 1–5 years of teaching may be eligible even if not HBCU alumni.
Description
The Teacher Quality and Retention Program (TQRP) is a fellowship designed to support aspiring, pre-service, and new teachers—especially those from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). The program emphasizes high-quality training, coaching, and mentorship, and aims to build a diverse network of educators committed to serving high-need urban and rural communities. Key components include a rigorous summer institute, year-round professional development, personalized mentorship, and leadership training. TQRP particularly encourages participation from HBCU males, STEM majors, and new teachers, helping fellows develop research-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed teaching practices.
