Deadline
February 10, 2026
About the Opportunity
Each year, the Global Studies Center selects an outstanding University of Pittsburgh faculty member whose scholarship supports the Center’s mission. This award is designed to advance and showcase faculty research whose research aligns with the GSC's research initiatives.
The GSC Faculty Fellow will deliver one public lecture in the course of the award year (August 2026 through June 2027). In addition, the Fellow will participate in several (3-4) major Center events pertaining to her or his research throughout the year (to be arranged in consultation with the Director).
Who is Eligible?
The Faculty Fellow competition is open to full-time tenure- and appointment-stream faculty affiliates. As the Fellowship is intended in part to enhance the visibility or impact of ongoing research and to facilitate outreach, applicants must be in residence in Pittsburgh and not on leave during the award year. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate that they have already made significant progress in planning or executing a project that promises to have a significant impact in their field.
Requirements/Intended Use of Funds
Applicants must be in residence in Pittsburgh and not on leave or sabbatical during the award year. The faculty fellowship will suppor: 1.Research and projects related to one or more AY18 GSC themes. 2. Domestic and international travel. 3. Development of a new or significantly enhanced course with substantial coverage of one or more GSC themes.
Max Funding
The fellowship includes up to $15,000 to organize a scholarly event (e.g., workshop, conference, exhibition, performance, seminar, research collaboration); and an additional $5,000 for travel, research, and curricular development. Faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to apply (our fellows have come from Art History, Sociology, Policy and Gender Studies, History, Classics, Urban Studies, English, and Africana Studies).
To Apply
Please review the grant guidelines, complete the Faculty Fellow application form, and submit your proposal here. Please email Veronica Dristas at dristas@pitt.edu upon submission.