Faculty Research Fellows
2024-25 | Faculty Research Fellow Selection
The HI Faculty Research Fellows Program (FRF) for the academic year 2024-2025 is an exciting opportunity for faculty members in the humanities or those engaged in humanities-centered research projects.
The Faculty Research Fellows Program at the Humanities Institute within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin is an opportunity for faculty members to advance their work, enhance their research skills, and contribute to the humanities.
We welcome the 2024-25 Faculty Research Fellows.
The Humanities Institute is thrilled to announce the selection of 12 outstanding projects for the 2024-2025 Faculty Research Fellows program. These projects span across five schools/colleges and twelve departments/units at The University of Texas at Austin.
We invite you to explore the innovative projects of our 2024-2025 Faculty Research Fellows.
For detailed information about each project, please visit the 2024-2025 Faculty Research Fellows Page.
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The Application and Selection Process
- Course Release: You will receive a course release to dedicate time to your research.
- Research Funds: Up to $2500 is available for research-related expenses, including travel, fieldwork, research tools, or research assistance. Your department’s administrative staff will manage these funds.
- Year-Long Program: The program lasts for the entire academic year.
- External Funding Opportunities: You will have a one-on-one meeting to explore options for external research support.
- Accountability Groups: Collaborate with peers to stay on track with your research goals.
- External Funding Workshops: Participate in workshops to improve your grant-writing skills.
- Shared Writing Hours: Dedicated time slots for writing and productivity.
- Project Description: Provide a 1-2 page description of your major project, book, or study for the year. Explain how the $2500 research funds will support your work.
- Past Funding and CV: Describe your funding, leave, or support from the past 3 years. Include a current CV.
- Chair/Dean Documentation: Get pre-approval from your Chair or Dean for a course release in Spring 2025. Note: Most course releases will NOT be reimbursed by HI or COLA.
- Working Plan: Outline your goals/milestones from August 16, 2024, to May 15, 2025.
- Application Deadline: May 13, 2024.
- Course Release: The course release can be taken in Spring 2025 for this cycle only.
- Combination with Humanities Research Awards (HRA): HI Faculty Fellows and the Humanities Research Awards (HRA) are now combined into the HI Faculty Research Fellows awards.
- Eligibility: If you’ve been an HI Faculty Fellow or HRA awardee before, you can apply again after a 5-year period (2018-2019 or earlier are eligible). The FRF is limited to Tenure/Tenure-Track faculty at 100% full-time appointments. Faculty from any college or unit are eligible to apply.
The Humanities Institute Faculty Research Fellows (FRF) Program History
The Humanities Institute is proud to introduce a revitalized Faculty Research Fellows (FRF) program, designed with a renewed focus on accountability, research support, and the cultivation of external funding opportunities. This program is dedicated to fostering both individual and collaborative research projects, inspiring and reimagining research careers in the humanities.
Program Evolution and Genealogy
The Faculty Fellows was originally conceived as a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration. The Faculty Fellows program has a rich history of bringing together humanities scholars from diverse fields. Over the years, it has provided a unique space for faculty to engage in deep, communal thinking and to explore innovative research across disciplines.
In response to the evolving landscape of humanities research, we have adapted the program to better support the needs of today’s scholars. The new structure emphasizes:
- Enhanced Accountability: Clear milestones and regular progress reviews to ensure impactful outcomes.
- Research Support: Comprehensive resources and guidance to assist fellows.
- External Funding Opportunities: Strategic support to help fellows explore funding opportunities, enhancing the sustainability and reach of their research.
Collaborative Research Options
Recognizing the value of collaborative efforts, the Humanities Institute encourages team projects. Applicants can now indicate if their project is collaborative by checking a designated box on the application form. Each team member must submit a separate application, ensuring that all contributors are fully integrated into the program.
