Ursula K. Williams Fellowship
Notre Dame fellowship enables Arts & Letters faculty to advance language pedagogy through research projects focused on technology, instructional design, and second language acquisition.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (annual, projected)
Funding Amounts: One-semester course release plus up to $1,000 for conference and travel fees.
Summary: Supports Notre Dame Arts & Letters teaching professors and professors of the practice in language learning and intercultural development through a semester-long fellowship.
Key Information: Application is open to eligible faculty in the College of Arts & Letters; project must relate to language pedagogy, technology, or second language acquisition.
Description
The fellowship provides a one-semester course release and targeted funding to support language learning, intercultural competence, and professional development for teaching professors and professors of the practice in the College of Arts & Letters at the University of Notre Dame. Fellows work closely with the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures (CSLC) and the Kaneb Center, undertaking a scholarly project that enhances their pedagogical practice in language education. The fellowship aims to empower educators to integrate technology, instructional design, and second language acquisition research into their teaching, ultimately benefiting both faculty and students.
