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. 

Previous Public Engagement Fellows are invited to apply to this cohort

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.