Career Enhancement Fellowship
The 2020 CEF application is now closed.
Mission
The Career Enhancement Fellowship Program seeks to increase the presence of minority junior faculty members and other faculty members committed to eradicating racial disparities in core fields in the arts and humanities. The Fellowship, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, supports the Mellon Foundation's mission to strengthen, promote, and, where necessary, defend the contributions of the humanities and the arts to human flourishing and to the well-being of diverse and democratic societies.
About the Program
The Fellowship, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, provides each Fellow with a six-month or one-year sabbatical grant; a stipend for research and travel or publication; and participation in an annual conference/retreat. A total of 30 Fellowships are awarded each year.
- A stipend of up to $30,000 will be sent to the institution.
- A grant of up to $1,500 for research, travel, or publication will be sent to the Fellow.
- The Fellow’s institution is expected to supplement the Career Enhancement Fellowship stipend so that the Fellow receives his/her academic salary.
- The Fellow’s institution is expected to provide yearly health and benefits coverage
- The award cannot be transferred to another institution. It will be sent to the institution that the applicant indicates when applying for the Career Enhancement Fellowship.
Eligibility
Who should apply?
- • Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Programs alumni
- • Minority junior faculty: African Americans, Latinos and Latinas, Native Americans, and Native Alaskans
- • Junior faculty with a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities, breaking down stereotypes, and promoting cross-racial understanding in their university communities.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- • currently in the third year of the tenure-track teaching appointment when applying (the award is distributed in the fourth year of the tenure track);
- • teaching in one of the designated fields (see fields here), although interdisciplinary work will also be considered;
- • able to accept the Career Enhancement Fellowship in the upcoming academic year. Please note that the Fellowship must be continuous; and
- • applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States as of October 25, 2019 (include copy of green card if a permanent resident).
While all faculty members who meet these criteria may apply, those who have been Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellows are strongly encouraged to do so.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | October 25, 2019 |
| Finalist Notification | Mid-December 2019 |
| Finalist Interviews | Mid-January 2020 |
| Award Notification | Mid- to Late-February 2020 |
| CE Retreat | August 2020 |
This is a tentative schedule of events for the selection and announcement of the 2020 Career Enhancement Fellows.
More Information
For more information about the program and application materials, contact: [email protected]
Ritu Mukherjee | Mellon Program Associate
Melanie Meinzer |Mellon Program Officer