The ConnectEd Research Fellowships are a structured, application-based program that supports selected fellows in gaining mentored research experience under the guidance of faculty advisors at research institutions.
The Fellowships are designed to expand access to research environments and to support the academic development of emerging scholars.
Mentored research environments
Fellows are selected through a competitive application process and matched with faculty advisors based on academic background, research interests, and program fit.
Research experiences may be conducted remotely or, where appropriate, in person, subject to institutional policies and availability.
A structured engagement designed to integrate fellows into active research environments.
Summer: 8–12 weeks of intensive engagement.
Semester: 4–5 months of part-time structured participation, providing sustained exposure to a research environment.
Structured participation in an active, faculty-led research group with defined roles and responsibilities.
Project-based work directly aligned with ongoing research, supporting real outputs.
Fellows may work directly with faculty advisors or with designated members of the research group, including graduate students or postdoctoral researchers.
The Fellowships are supported through philanthropic contributions and institutional partnerships that enable fellows to participate in research experiences and support program administration.
Philanthropic and institutional support
Fellows are expected to:
Consistent engagement and accountability
Pathways shaped by mentored experience
The Fellowships provide structured research experience and academic exposure.
Specific outcomes—such as recommendation letters, authorship, or continued collaboration—are determined by the faculty advisor and are not guaranteed.
Applicants should demonstrate:
A foundation of academic preparation relevant to the intended research area, demonstrating capacity to engage with graduate-level concepts and expectations.
Clearly articulated interest in a specific research domain, with the ability to connect that interest to ongoing faculty-led work at a research institution.
Demonstrated ability to operate within a structured professional or academic environment, meeting defined responsibilities with consistency and accountability.
Scholarly readiness and research interest
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