NCRED BIPOC Educator Research Fellowship

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As part of our commitment to ensure the research directives from the Handbook of Research on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers are advanced in the future, the National Center for Research on Educator Diversity (NCRED) has established an annual fellowship dedicated to educator diversity. Drawing from the Handbook’s research directives, the primary goal of the fellowship is to strategically advance the dissemination of the knowledge base by supporting the:

(a) curation of a sustainable research network of scholars committed to advancing educator diversity research; and

(b) development of research, policy, and practice projects to reach a broader cross-section of education stakeholders.

If you have any questions about the NCRED BIPOC Educator Research Fellowship please email NCREDinformation@gmail.com

2022 NCRED BIPOC Educator Research Fellow Recipient

Dr. Saili S. Kulkarni
Associate Professor
San José State University

2023 NCRED BIPOC Educator Research Fellow Recipient

Dr. Victor H. Begay
American Indian and Indigenous Studies Tribal Liaison, Cascadia College

2024 BIPOC Educator Research Fellowship

Application due: July 26th 2024

As part of our commitment to ensure the research directives from the Handbook of Research on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers are advanced in the future, the National Center for Research on Educator Diversity (NCRED) established an annual fellowship dedicated to educator diversity.

The fellowship award is $30,000 and takes place Fall 2024 – Spring 2025. The primary goal of the fellowship will be to strategically advance the dissemination of the knowledge base by supporting the: (a) curation of a sustainable research-practice partnership network of scholars committed to advancing educator diversity research; and (b) development of research, policy and practice knowledge products to reach a broader cross-section of education stakeholders.

The fellowship is designed for scholars, preferably with a PhD in a related area of study, who have a commitment to work on NCRED projects that advance scholarship on educator diversity. Researchers, policy intermediaries, and thought leaders without terminal degrees are also encouraged to apply, but they must demonstrate a strong track record related to research, practice, and/or policy dedicated to educator diversity.

Application requirements

  1. A recommendation letter from a department chair, faculty advisor, college dean, and/or supervisor indicating their support of your application. The fellowship monies are intended to support at least one course buyout in fall 2024 and spring 2025 to ensure the availability of time to achieve the fellowship goals. A similar arrangement is expected for those not working in traditional academic settings. IDC is not permitted for this fellowship.
  2. Current CV.
  3. A brief statement of interest (no more than one page single-spaced) reflecting on the ways research on BIPOC educators can be situated and applied to advance policy and practice.
  4. Sample research publication, resource guide, or brief that reflects critical scholarship and justice commitments to advancing ethnoracial diversity in the educator workforce.

Application timeline

  1. Application due by July 26th 2024 – submit
  2. Review and selection activities will take place July 27th – August 9th 2024
  3. The fellowship recipient will be notified by August 10th 2024
  4. Fellowship period begins September 3rd 2024

If you have questions about this opportunity, please email Dr. Conra D. Gist – cdgist@uh.edu.