The Faculty Research Fellowship 2026 application cycle is now open.
The STRC seeks applications for two, twelve-month-long scholarly or community-engaged Research Fellowships for untenured or mid-career faculty in the humanities for whom extended paid leave and research assistance would provide time to make progress toward publication prior to tenure and/or promotion.
Eligibility
Tenure-line faculty below the rank of Professor working in the humanities whose primary scholarly or creative field engages the histories and/or cultures of people of color (in the United States or in diaspora) are eligible to apply.
Award
Fellowships begin July 1, 2026 and end June 30, 2027. Fellows will be granted paid leave from all teaching and service responsibilities during the academic year 2026-27 and receive two units of summer salary in July and August 2026. Faculty fellows will also receive the support of a graduate student.
Application Timeline
The application timeline is outlined below. Interested faculty should review the FAQ and direct any additional questions to the directors of the STRC, Julie Moody-Freeman (jmoodyfr@depaul.edu) and Bill Johnson González (bjohns58@depaul.edu).
| Stage | Date |
| Online Application opens | February 2, 2026 |
| Online Application closes | March 30, 2026 |
| Award notification | April 7, 2026 |
Application Preparation
Applicants for the Faculty Research Fellowship should review the Application Guidelines packet, which provides complete details of all materials that must be submitted through the online application.