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Community Studies (CMST) Faculty Fellowship
The Community Studies (CMST) Faculty Fellowship aims to increase the capacity of Arts & Sciences (TE & TF) faculty to teach and mentor students in a substantial community-based research project, with support to sustain a partnership and related activity for the three-year (3-yr) term of the fellowship. Because the fellowship includes teaching and research involving students, eligible faculty must have a presence on campus during the 3-year term.
The CMST Faculty Fellowship is currently held by Prof. Jackson Sasser for 2026-29.
The Community Studies Fellow application is currently closed. Please reach out to Monica Griffin, Director of Engaged Scholarship and the Sharpe Community Scholars, at [[mdgrif]] for additional information.
Applications will be reviewed by an ad hoc committee including the Sharpe Community Scholars Program Director, who will make recommendations to the Director of the Charles Center and the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, who are responsible for the final selection.
Responsibilities
1. The CMST Faculty Fellow is required to teach a COLL 100 or 150 course for the Sharpe Community Scholars Program in the fall term of each academic year of the fellowship.
2. The Fellow completes a community-based research project that extends student learning into interaction with a community partner.
Support
1. The fellow receives a $4k salary stipend for each year of the term.
2. The fellow receives up to $2k per year for the community-based research project, with budget subject to approval by the Charles Center. The budget could support student development, conference or performance attendance, or other types of collaboration costs such as travel, meetings, or related fees.
Applications
Past applications have included the following items:
1. Project Description (including a description of how a specific community partnership, or collaboration, will connect to the academic and research mentoring for students in the COLL 100 or 150 course). (2-3 pages);
2. Project Budget and Justification (for budget up to $2k annually; justification should articulate the costs for materials and project-related expenses to ensure its implementation and success over a 3-year term, at which time other external funding might extend its scholarship life);
3. Chair/Director Endorsement (a brief endorsement by the applicant’s department chair or program director).;
4. COLL 100 or 150 course outline (including possible readings, assignments, but not requiring schedule or actual syllabus);
5. Curriculum Vitae