Are you an exceptional scholar committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education? Are you passionate about contributing to academic excellence in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences? If so, the LSA Collegiate Fellowship Program at the University of Michigan offers a unique opportunity to further your research and teaching while significantly impacting DEI.

The LSA Collegiate Fellowship Program is designed to support scholars dedicated to promoting DEI within the academy. The fellowship seeks individuals whose teaching, mentoring, research, and service will enhance the university’s commitment to creating an inclusive academic environment. This prestigious fellowship is particularly interested in scholars who bring critical perspectives from nontraditional educational backgrounds or deeply understand the experiences of historically underrepresented or marginalized groups in higher education.

Through this program, fellows will receive financial support, professional development opportunities, and career advancement within the University of Michigan. The fellowship offers a pathway to a tenure-track position, providing a supportive and enriching environment for scholars ready to take the next step in their academic careers.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline:
  • Early Deadline: September 10, 2024 (for certain departments)
  • Later Deadline: October 15, 2024 (for other departments)
• Funding Type:  Fully Funded
• Organizer/Host Institution: University of Michigan, National Center for Institutional Diversity
• Eligible Countries: Open to all countries
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Scholars committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Focus Area: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
• Study Level: Postdoctoral/Assistant Professor level
• Duration: Up to 2 years, followed by a tenure-track position
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: United States

Appointment and Benefits

Fellows of the LSA Collegiate will receive the following benefits for up to two years:

• Starting salary: $66,000 plus benefits for up to two years.
• Additional funds for conference and research expenses.
• Fellows focus on independent research and participate in pedagogical development, including LSA Teaching Academy and classroom engagement.
• Tenure-track positions are offered after the fellowship; some candidates may be hired directly into tenure-track positions.
• Tenure-track offers include competitive salary, research support, and benefits.
• Department of Economics provides a salary supplement for its fellows.
• Predoctoral fellowships in Economics and Political Science may be available, with a $50,000 starting salary; PhD must be completed by July 1, 2025.
• Fellows must reside on campus, participate in departmental seminars, and receive career advising from a mentor.
• The National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID) offers cohort-based activities for professional development and DEI support through the tenure-track period.

Who Can Apply for the LSA Collegiate Fellowship?

Fellows who meet the following requirements can apply for the LSA Collegiate Fellowship:

• Applicants must wish to make their primary scholarly home in one of the eligible LSA units.
• For natural sciences applicants, doctoral degrees should be completed between January 1, 2020, and July 1, 2025.
• For social sciences or humanities applicants, doctoral degrees should be completed between January 1, 2022, and July 1, 2025.
• PhD holders from the University of Michigan or those currently holding a postdoctoral, faculty, or staff position at U-M are not eligible.
• Applicants must commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their scholarship, teaching, or service.

Required Documents

A complete submission will consist of the following required documents:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Research/scholarship statement (2-3 pages)
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement (1-3 pages)
• Teaching statement (1-3 pages)
• Dissertation abstract (1 page)
• Writing samples (2-3 samples, max 35 pages each)
• Three letters of reference (maximum of four)

Review and Selection Process

• The National Center for Institutional Diversity, relevant academic departments, a college selection committee, and academic deans will review applications using a multi-stage process.
• Applicants will be evaluated based on evidence of contributions to scholarship, teaching, and service and their potential to contribute to DEI in higher education.
• Applications that do not meet eligibility requirements, are incomplete or are submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Deadlines and Application Procedure

• Applications must be submitted online by the specified deadlines.
• Applicants are encouraged to plan for time zone differences and ensure that all required materials are submitted before the deadline.
• The respective deadlines should submit letters of reference.

Apply for the September 10 Deadline

Apply for the October 15 Deadline

Important Notes:

• Due to the multi-stage review process, the program does not accept application materials beyond the deadline.
• Application deadlines are final.
• Please note and plan for time zone differences.
• Late and incomplete applications and those not meeting the eligibility criteria will not be acceptable.

Please visit the University of Michigan’s official website for detailed information on the LSA Collegiate Fellowship.

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