American Indian College Fund
Fellowship Opportunities for Tribal College/University Faculty

The American Indian College Fund announces four programs for faculty research or terminal degree completion for current faculty at tribal colleges (TCUs) that are accredited for higher education and full members of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. For questions or concerns please contact Dennis L. Carder, at 303-426-8900 or via email at dcarder@collegefund.org.

American Indian College Fund – Mellon Faculty Career Enhancement (Doctoral) Fellowship
Application deadline is April 15, 2011
In 2004, the American Indian College Fund and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation partnered to establish the American Indian College Fund-Mellon Faculty Career Enhancement Fellowship Program. The intent of this program is to increase and retain the number of credentialed faculty at the nation's tribal colleges and tribal universities. This fellowship will provide substantial financial support to current TCU faculty in the final stages of a doctoral or terminal degree program.  

This prestigious and highly competitive award offers a $30,000 fellowship and a $2,250 travel stipend to selected fellows. Fellows must be currently enrolled in an accredited program, considered “All But Dissertation” and be engaged in a full-time program of study and continue teaching for two years at the TCU.

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American Indian College Fund – Mellon Faculty Research Program
Application deadline is April 15, 2011
This program is designed to increase the number of faculty research projects within the tribal colleges and in Indian communities. The Mellon Research Program will allow tribal college faculty the necessary time off to complete scholarly research, prepare publications and present research at national conferences with the support of a tribal college student research assistant.>

The Mellon Research Program will award two to three $34,000 research fellowships each year plus travel and conference funding.

Applicants must have at least a master's degree and agree to teach for two years at the tribal college.
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Pre-Dissertation Grant for Faculty at a Tribal College
Application due March 29, 2010
The program, funded by the Nyswander -Manson Fund and Kim Blanchard, provides financial support to a select group of current faculty at a tribal college who are pursuing a doctoral degree. Funding will assist faculty in completing research requirements and other activities that will contribute to attaining their degrees.

To qualify, applicants must be a current tribal college faculty member enrolled in an accredited doctoral degree program; possess a demonstrated commitment to American Indian education and scholarship; and agree to serve as faculty for at least one year at a tribal college after completing the research project.

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