Call for applications 2023

The Julie Johnson Kidd Travel Research Fellowships aim to support faculty engaged in the Liberal Arts and Sciences in advancing this educational model. They have as their goal to promote collaboration between LAS programs and between LAS programs and non-LAS programs. Funding is available preferably for (1) collaborations between staff members of different LAS programs in two different countries but could be also for (2) collaborations between staff members of LAS programs and other programs that aim to introduce features of LAS education in non-LAS contexts.

While the focus of ECOLAS remains on teacher training and professional development, undergraduate research, and quality standards for Liberal Arts and Sciences programmes, this year we also encourage proposals that include collaborative efforts in curriculum development.

Projects may include: work leading towards new classes or educational initiatives, a scholarly or artistic product such as a peer reviewed article or conference presentation, or travel costs and attendance at a workshop or seminar. Approved applications will receive a grant of max. 1500€. Grants may not be used to cover expenses for capital or software purchases, attendance at professional meetings or administrative expenses.

To be considered for a Julie Johnson Kidd Travel Research Fellowship, please fill out the application form which asks to provide 1) project title and dates, as well as the names of the collaborators; 2) a project description (2 pages maximum) which will include the purpose of the project, its relationship to Liberal Arts and Sciences or to one or more of the topics listed above, the expected outcome or product and a brief statement about how the project will contribute to your development as a teacher-scholar. You will also be asked for budget information and any other external funding sought. Upon completion of the project each Fellow will submit a brief (2 pages maximum) executive summary of project results.

In order to apply, fill in application form and send it to info@ecolas.eu. Applications should be endorsed by dean or department head to ensure that the proposed activity is consistent with the candidate’s ongoing professional development. A brief support letter can be sent either by e-mail or as a letter. Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria:

1.    Is the application complete and comprehensive?
2. The merit of the proposed project and its potential for success.
3. The relationship of the proposed project to the general aims of the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

There will be up to 7 fellowships awarded this year. Deadline for submission of applications is March 17^th, 2023. The selection results will be published by April 1^st, 2023. The awarded applicants will be contacted by the ECOLAS office.