Drive Change in STEM Education: Apply for the CCSN 15-Month Research Fellowship

If you're an early-career researcher eager to delve into STEM education within community college settings, the CCSN Research Fellowships 2025/26 offer a unique opportunity. Applications are now open for this 15-month, fully remote fellowship designed to foster collaborative research between scholars and S-STEM practitioners. Under the mentorship of Dr. Will Tyson and the CCSN leadership team, fellows will engage in impactful projects that contribute to the advancement of STEM education.

📝 Fellowship Summary

Location: Remote (with potential in-person conference attendance)
Host Institution: Community College S-STEM Network (CCSN)
Study Level: Postdoctoral, adjunct, contingent faculty, community college faculty, junior faculty
Target Group: Early-career researchers interested in STEM education research in community colleges
Fields of Study: STEM education, community college research
Award Value: $10,000 stipend (distributed in two installments)
Award Duration: 15 months (mid-May 2025 – mid-August 2026)
Application Deadline: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Start Date: Mid-May 2025
Eligible To: New/recent PhD recipients, postdocs, adjuncts, contingent faculty, community college faculty, junior faculty

📚 Fellowship Overview

The CCSN Research Fellowship is structured to provide a comprehensive experience:

First Summer (2025): Fellows will be introduced to CCSN's ongoing research activities, including pilot case studies, systematic reviews, and student surveys. They will collaborate with the leadership team and be matched with community college research partners to support ongoing projects.
Fall and Spring: Continued engagement in research activities, data collection, and analysis in collaboration with assigned partners.
Second Summer (2026): Completion and dissemination of working papers through CCSN platforms.

🎁 Fellowship Benefits

Stipend: A total of $10,000, with $5,000 disbursed at the start of Summer 2025 and the remaining $5,000 at the end of Summer 2026, encouraging sustained engagement.
Remote Modality: The fellowship is conducted virtually, allowing participation from various locations. Occasional in-person conference attendance may be requested to enhance collaboration.
Mentorship: Direct guidance from Dr. Will Tyson and the CCSN leadership team, providing insights into effective research practices.
Professional Development: Opportunities to develop skills in research design, data collection, analysis, collaborative writing, and academic dissemination.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

Be early-career researchers, including new/recent PhD recipients, postdocs, adjuncts, contingent faculty, community college faculty, or junior faculty.
Demonstrate a strong interest in STEM education research within community college settings.
Be committed to engaging in a 15-month collaborative research fellowship.

📝 Application Procedure

To apply, candidates must submit the following:

Curriculum Vitae (CV): An up-to-date CV highlighting relevant academic and research experience.
Research Statement: A brief outline of a potential collaborative project aligned with CCSN's mission.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Thursday, May 8, 2025

📝 Application Submission: Applications should be submitted through the official CCSN application portal.

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