Public Engagement Faculty Fellows Program

Applications for the 2026-27 Cohort are now open!

Public Engagement Fellows play an important role in helping the College of Education meet community needs through research and teaching. The fellows meet monthly as a cohort to discuss their community-engaged work and provide input into the college-level public engagement strategy. All fellows work closely with one or more educational community partners, including schools, educational nonprofits, after-school programs, summer camps, and community colleges located in Illinois.

The deadline to apply is March 6, 2026.

Prospective Public Engagement Faculty Fellows apply to one of two different cohorts:

Faculty fellows receive:

• Up to $6,500 in community-engaged research funding
• Support from the Office of Public Engagement
• Support from the cohort of public engagement fellows

The Public Engagement Faculty Fellows Program is open to full-time faculty with their primary appointment in the College of Education. Applications are due by March 6, 2026. Fellows will be announced in April of 2026.