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Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award is sponsored by Institute for Citizens & Scholars (C&S) funded by The Mellon Foundation. This award supports early-career faculty (assistant professors in tenure-track appointments) whose research focuses on contemporary American history, politics, culture, and society, and who are building campus communities through their teaching, scholarship, and service.
It provides financial support to balance research, leadership, and mentoring responsibilities while working toward tenure.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Assistant professors in tenure-track appointments, typically in their fourth or fifth year, who have successfully passed their third-year/midpoint review. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $20,000 stipend ($12,000 for summer research, $8,000 for research assistance). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award is funded by Institute for Citizens & Scholars (C&S) funded by The Mellon Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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