Fellowships and Awards
On this page you will find general information on local guidelines for various fellowships and awards. For more questions or more information, please email academicpersonnel@ucr.edu.
| Award / Fellowship | Targeted Audience & Eligibility | Primary Focus | Typical Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Senate Awards | All Senate Faculty | Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service. | Jan – Feb |
| Academy for Innovative Higher Ed Leadership | Aspiring Deans, AVPs, and AVCs | Preparation for high-level administrative roles. | Rolling/Varies |
| ACE Fellowship | Former Vice Provosts, Deans, or Chairs | Senior-level institutional leadership. | November |
| Andrew Carnegie Fellowship | Junior and Senior Faculty (Nomination) | Philanthropic research in humanities/social sciences. | November |
| APLU Research Leadership Fellows | Aspiring Research Leaders | Strategic management of university research. | Spring |
| Chancellor’s Recognition Program | Faculty & Staff | Recognition of long-term service milestones. | Ongoing |
| Hellman Fellowship Program | Junior Faculty (Assistant Professors) | Support for research during early career stages. | February |
| Mellon New Directions Fellowship | Early-to-Mid Career CHASS Faculty | Training in fields outside one’s primary discipline. | October |
| Postdoctoral Fellowships (Pres./Chan.) | Postdoctoral Scholars | Pathway to faculty positions for diverse scholars. | November 1 |
| Professional Development Fund | Unit 18 Faculty | Specialized funding for non-senate academic growth. | Quarterly |
| UCOP Early Career Research Excellence | Assistant Professors (all tracks) | Recognition of early-career research impact. | December |
| William T. Grant Scholars Program | Early Career Faculty | Research on inequality and youth development. | June 3 |