Question 1

Who is eligible for the Yale ASCEND Faculty Fellowship Spring 2027?

Accepted Answer

Eligibility is restricted to faculty members at any rank on continuing appointments at select HBCUs , including Cheney University of Pennsylvania, Claflin University, Fisk University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Jackson State University, Meharry Medical College, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Prairie View A&M University, and Tuskegee University. Applicants must pursue active research related to race , indigeneity , or transnational migration in the United States. Explore more faculty jobs at higher-ed-jobs/faculty or Ivy League schools.

Question 2

What are the application requirements for this RITM fellowship?

Accepted Answer

Submit by May 1, 2026: cover letter , CV , letter of support from department chair or dean, contact info for two references, and a 1500-word max research proposal covering project title, goals, methods, US race/indigeneity/transnational migration relevance, benefits to field/community, Yale resources needed, and support requests. Use our free resume template and free cover letter template for preparation.

Question 3

What research focus is required for the ASCEND Faculty Fellowship?

Accepted Answer

Applicants must conduct active research on topics related to race , indigeneity , or transnational migration in the United States. All fields welcome. The proposal must detail how the project advances these areas. Learn more about research jobs in higher ed.

Question 4

What are the responsibilities and benefits of this Yale fellowship?

Accepted Answer

No teaching obligations ; reside in New Haven for 5 months to pursue research, present work, give a public talk, and engage in RITM/AMST programming. Benefits include office space, Yale resources access, funding commensurate with semester salary , and generous travel/lodging stipend. Ideal for HBCU faculty advancement. Check postdoctoral success tips.

Question 5

What is the timeline and location for the Spring 2027 fellowship?

Accepted Answer

Application deadline : May 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Start date : January 2027, for Spring semester (5 months). Full residency required in New Haven, Connecticut at Yale University. View Ivy League guide for more on Yale.

Question 6

How to get more information on the ASCEND Initiative?

Accepted Answer

Email inquiries to RITM Associate Director Victoria Stone-Cadena at victoria.stone-cadena@yale.edu. Fellowship funded by Yale's ASCEND Initiative. Additional resources on faculty positions and Yale opportunities available.

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New Haven, Connecticut

"ASCEND Faculty Fellowship - Spring 2027 - American Studies and Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration"

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