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Diversity and Global Engagement

Pre- and Post-Doctoral Fellowships for Teacher-Scholars from Diverse Backgrounds

Elon University
2014-2015

Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral fellowships are available for teacher-scholars who have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation or who have recently completed a Ph.D or MFA.

Available for one year with the possibility of a second year renewal, fellowships are open to United States citizens or permanent residents from diverse backgrounds.

Applicants must have completed all doctoral work except the dissertation by the current academic year and must be able to provide evidence that they can complete their dissertation during the fellowship.

Fellowships are available in all programs, including departments in: Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences; The School of Communications; the School of Education; and the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. These fellowships are not applicable to the Elon University School of Law.

For a complete list of departments and majors, go to http://www.elon.edu/academics/

  • Fellows teach one course each in fall, winter, and spring semesters, work on your research: and participate in departmental and university life. A team of faculty mentors provides support for teaching and scholarship interests.
  • Annual $34,000 stipend
  • Office with computer
  • Library privileges and free cultural and sporting events on campus
  • Professional development support

About Elon:

Located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina between Burlington and Greensboro, Elon University enrolls 5,000 students in 50 undergraduate majors and 600 students in its four graduate programs. Elon employs 343 full-time faculty, 84% of whom hold the highest degree in their field.

A selective, liberal arts university, Elon is a national model for engaged teaching and learning, consistently scoring among the highest of schools completing the National Survey of Student Engagement. Four-credit hour courses provide time for active student participation. Elon's average class size is 22.

To Apply:

Before November 1, 2013, please submit the following materials to Dr. Brooke Barnett, interim Associate Provost- Inclusive Community at bbarnett@elon.edu:

  1. An electronic cover letter indicating interest, diverse background, current status of terminal degree and area(s) of teaching interest at Elon
  2. An electronic copy of your CV

Notification of awards will be made by February, 2014. Questions? Email bbarnett@elon.edu.