Location
New Haven, CT
Open Date
Oct 01, 2026
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
As part of the ASCEND Initiative, HBCU faculty at partner institutions may apply for summer or one-semester funded fellowships to conduct research at Yale in collaboration with one or more Yale faculty members. Fellows will be appointed to the appropriate academic department, program, institute, or center at Yale; will attend talks and seminars; participate in the vibrant co-curricular programs on campus; have access to the campus collections and libraries; and be in residence at Yale throughout the fellowship.
Research Projects
Projects are welcome from across a broad range of topics, such as academic and applied research projects, community-based research projects, public policy related projects, and arts and performance projects. Projects across all fields are encouraged - arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, professional disciplines, their intersections, and beyond.
Timeline
- Summer 2027 fellowships: applications will be accepted beginning October 1, 2026, and are due January 15, 2027. Awards will be announced February 26, 2027.
Funding
Summer fellowships are for two months. Fellows will receive a stipend equal to 2/9ths (2 months) of their base HBCU salary, plus a stipend for housing and travel, paid directly to the fellow.
Qualifications
Eligibility
Full-time faculty appointed at an HBCU partner institution are eligible to apply for a fellowship. To be eligible to accept a fellowship award, the faculty member’s dean or provost must approve the arrangement.
Expectations for Fellows
This is a residential fellowship and fellows are expected to engage with the vibrant academic life at Yale. Fellows will be invited to university events, lectures, programs, and are expected to spend the majority of the fellowship on campus.
Application Instructions
Submitting the Proposal
Proposal applications should be submitted via Interfolio no later than January 15, 2027.
All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio by the deadline specified above. Applications must include:
- An application form
- The applicant’s curriculum vitae (CV)
- Letter of support from department chair or academic dean.
- A research proposal (1500 words, maximum), including:
- Title of the research project
- Summary of the project’s goals and scope, describing the research plan, methods, and source materials that will be used to achieve the goals, and how much of the project will be completed during the fellowship.
- Relevance statement: what benefits or outcomes will this project contribute to the academic field, the community, public policy, or other human interests?
- Resources: what resources at Yale will you use to pursue this project?
- Support: what support might you need from Yale to help you accomplish this project?
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Compensation & Benefits Information
Information on salary ranges and benefits is available here.
