The Emerson Research Hub, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost and the Office of Research and Creative Scholarship, is excited to announce opportunities for collaboration, co-writing, and research support for Emerson faculty.
Please note that the modality for all events is in-person unless otherwise specified. Any questions about these activities can be directed to researchhub [at] emerson.edu (researchhub[at]emerson[dot]edu).
Co-writing & Coffee
Mondays 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET
The Emerson College Research Hub at Emerson College will be offering space and time once a week for co-writing with peers, with coffee and snacks, on Mondays in the 6th Floor of the Walker Building 639. Sit with colleagues for concentrated time for writing, and for peer support and motivation!
On the first Monday of each month, we'll welcome CITL conversations from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in support of accelerating faculty.
These sessions will allow us to briefly share what we're working on, grab something to drink and snack on, and to find space and time to write in a generative space! Please share with your communities and all Emerson community members are welcome to join!
Research and Grantseekers Community Luncheon
Monthly, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET (February 11, March 19, April 15)
Each month, the Hub will host a common hour lunch and curated time for faculty to have discussions about research projects, new ideas, potential collaborations, and more. Some lunches will have a curated agenda ahead of time, while others will be left open for informal networking, idea generation, and general connections around research activity.
Food and conversation. Networking and collaboration. Ideas and visions. Come to learn about colleagues' work, engage in discussions about what’s possible at Emerson!
Faculty Opportunities for Research Support
Faculty who are interested should complete this Google Form to register for any of the following faculty research support activities.
NCFDD Faculty Development Program
The Emerson College Research Hub is excited to offer faculty the opportunity to partner with the National Council for Faculty Development & Diversity, an organization that supports holistic faculty development in research and teaching, through workshops, bootcamps, webinars, and other support structures.
Emerson offers two opportunities for faculty to engage with the NCFDD:
NCFDD Memberships
The Research Hub is offering interested faculty individual yearly memberships to NCFDD, which include the following benefits:
- NCFDD's Core Curriculum
- Guest Expert Webinars & Multi-Week Courses
- 14-Day Writing Challenges
- The Monday Motivator, weekly email
- The Hidden Handbook series
NCFDD Faculty Success Program
The NCFDD Faculty Success Program, formerly known as the Faculty Development Bootcamp, is an intense, 10-week, online program during which participants learn strategies to increase their research productivity, gain control of their time, and live a full and healthy life beyond campus. The program is intended for tenure-track and tenured faculty members who are looking for empirically tested methods to improve research productivity through intense accountability, coaching, and peer support and to elevate their work-life balance and personal growth. Participation in the NCFDD Faculty Success Program is open to all tenure and tenure-track faculty who are active NCFDD Individual and Institutional Members.
Sessions run three times per year, during the fall, spring and summer semesters. Faculty who receive funding are expected to complete the Faculty Success Program and to participate in the weekly calls and exercises, as described in the program. Faculty interested in participating must fill out the interest form.
USF Summer Grant Writing Workshop
The University of South Florida hosts an annual summer online grant writing workshop designed to help faculty grant seekers develop competitive grant proposals. This 8-week workshop provides faculty with grant writing techniques and strategies to attract funding for your projects. Participants will be provided access to research resources including grant templates and sample proposals, as well as an updated Training Activity Guide. The program is structured as a working environment. Faculty who have a funder and/or project in mind will receive the most benefit. The course runs from early June until the end of July. The Research Hub will fund the workshop registration fee. Faculty interested in participating must fill out the interest form.
The University of South Florida hosts an annual summer online grant writing workshop designed to help faculty grant seekers develop competitive grant proposals. This 8-week workshop provides faculty with grant writing techniques and strategies to attract funding for your projects. Participants will be provided access to research resources including grant templates and sample proposals, as well as an updated Training Activity Guide. The program is structured as a working environment. Faculty who have a funder and/or project in mind will receive the most benefit. The course runs from early June until the end of July. The Research Hub will fund the workshop registration fee for a select number of faculty. Faculty interested in participating must fill out the above interest form.
Writing Retreats
Fall Writing Retreat
Sponsored by the School of Communication and open to all faculty at Emerson, this is a one-day retreat focused on concentrated time for faculty to gather for concentrated writing time, soft programming, with food and refreshments.
Spring Writing Retreat
Emerson is excited to offer faculty the opportunity to enroll in a three day, two night writing retreat at the Prospect Street Writers House (PSWH). Situated in the Vermont village of North Bennington, Prospect Street celebrates written language and fosters literary discourse. This retreat provides peace and quiet, time for reflection and writing, and excellent company.
The house offers spaces for writing, contemplation, reading, and evening gatherings.
Participants will have their own room with desk and bed, kitchenette, and their own full bathroom. Room and board, plus communal dinners, are included in the program. Breakfast and lunch are up to the individual. There is a library, a large open common room with audiovisual equipment, a shared dining room, and many comfortable sitting and reading areas. Early June is also a lovely time to enjoy the grounds and terraces outdoors.
Emerson will offer up to 10 spaces at PSWH during the following session: June 4–6, 2025. Faculty who are interested in participating should fill out the above interest form by March 21, 2025. Applicants will be notified by April 1, 2025.