Faculty Fellowships and Leave Support
What is a Fellowship?
Externally funded faculty fellowships are competitive, short-term awards designed to support academic pursuits. They provide faculty with the dedicated time and resources needed for advanced research, scholarship, community-based initiatives, or professional growth.
Key Features
- Salary Replacement: Most awards provide a stipend (usually paid monthly) to allow faculty to focus exclusively on their projects.
- Expense Allowances: Some fellowships include additional funding for travel or specific research costs.
- Duration: Typically spans 6, 9, or 12 months.
- Requirements: Some awards may require a residency at the sponsoring institution or a specific service commitment.
Supporting Your Research Leave
Fellowships are a vital tool for enabling research leaves and sabbaticals. Subject to approval from your Dean, Chair, and the Provost, the College often supports fellowship recipients by bridging the gap between the award stipend and your full salary, ensuring continuity of payroll and benefits.
Working with ORCS
How ORCS assists you:
- Application Strategy: Proofreading, formatting, and comprehensive review services.
- Institutional Coordination: Securing Dean and Chair approvals and necessary institutional signatures or letters.
- Financial Planning: Providing buyout calculations and coordinating benefits with HR and Payroll.
Finding Opportunities
Start your search with these curated resources:
- ORCS NewsFeed: Our blog features a "Fellowship Opportunities" category updated throughout the year.
- Harvard University Funding List: A premier list of opportunities for postdoctoral scholars and assistant professors.
- Skidmore College Domestic Sabbatical List: A comprehensive resource for domestic research opportunities.