About the program
The Mid-Career Research Development Fellows Program is aimed at tenured faculty who have not yet been promoted to full professor and are seeking research and career development support.
During the two-year program, participants are expected to attend monthly 1.5-hour sessions on a range of topics, engage in discussions with peer researchers and participate in individual consultations with staff in the Division of Research, Innovation & Impact.
Research development topics are adapted to meet the needs of the cohort. Topics may include:
- Refocusing your research agenda
- Identifying potential funding opportunities and collaborators
- The path to promotion
- The role of public engagement in your research
- Developing an effective research team
- Balancing mid-career service obligations
Other benefits of program participation include:
- Optional writing retreats
- Priority registration for research development events
- Additional one-on-one consultations for proposal review, strategy development and career support
- Annual stipend for participation
- Funding for professional development or external mentor
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to tenured faculty who have not yet been promoted to full professor and are seeking research and career development support.
Program Timeline
The two-year program will span the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years.
Application
The following information and documentation are required (submitted as one PDF file):
- Statement of Interest: Why would you like to participate in the Mid-Career Research Development Fellows Program? Please include your professional goals during the 2 years of the cohort (3 page max).
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Letter of support from your department chair or center director.
Selected participants are expected to participate in at least 85% of the cohort activities & meetings.