Frequently Asked Questions

The Fellowship includes a $10,000 stipend. The six-month Fellowship period allows Fellows to focus on the research and scholarship necessary to secure a tenure-track position. Fellows are also provided with an assigned mentor and a small informal professional network to provide support during the Fellowship and preparation for tenure-track applications.

Fellows must teach one course during this Fellowship.

New grant awards are announced in mid-to late February.

Stipends are sent directly to the Fellows in January or June depending on the fellowship term.

Fellowships may not be deferred. Fellowships must begin in June 2023 for the fall term or December 2023 for the spring term

Career Enhancement Adjunct Faculty Fellows are required to submit a final report at the end of the grant period that includes a plan for application to tenure-track positions.  The Fellow is also required to keep the Institute for Citizens & Scholars abreast of their status in acquiring a tenure-track position. Fellows will receive occasional surveys from the foundation to monitor progress and be updated with targeted communications.

You must hold a Ph.D. to be eligible for this fellowship

Only fields which have been designated by Mellon Foundation are eligible for support (see eligible fields). To ask about the eligibility of a particular field you may contact us at careerenhance@citizensandscholars.org.

Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellows whose field of study is in the physical sciences should contact us to inquire about their eligibility at careerenhance@citizensandscholars.org.

No, only fields designated by the Mellon Foundation are eligible. (See eligible fields)

All application materials must be RECEIVED by 11:59pm on the November 5, 2021 deadline.

Letters of recommendation should be submitted through the online application.