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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Fellowship

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Funding Amount

$2,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Fellowship

Funder: Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE)

Status: Active program, though the page shows a 2021/22 application cycle. AAAE hosts an annual, year-long paid EDI Research Fellowship. Since its inception, the Fellowship has enabled five fellows to investigate the intersection of EDI and arts management programs.

Geographic Scope: International (fellow may be based anywhere geographically)

Focus Areas:

  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in arts administration and management programs

  • Intersection of EDI and arts management

  • Teaching resources for EDI issues in arts administration

    • Award Details:

  • Stipend: $2,000

  • Additional Benefits: One-year AAAE membership, registration fee for annual AAAE conference

  • Time Commitment: Average of 5 hours per week

  • Duration: Begins October following selection, concludes at end of AAAE annual conference (late May/early June)

    • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Enrolled in arts administration graduate program (Master's or PhD) or related fields, OR recent graduate (within 1 year) of said program at time of application

  • Strong interests in EDI issues in arts administration

  • Strong research skills and/or potential to pursue and complete a rigorous project

  • AAAE encourages applications from people of diverse and traditionally underrepresented backgrounds

    • Fellowship Structure:

  • Fellow works under supervision of a Mentor (EDI Liaison of AAAE Board of Directors)

  • Fellow responsible for collecting data and helping create teaching resources for AAAE members on EDI issues

  • Examples of work: constructing annotated EDI-related bibliography for recommended readings; collecting best teaching practices to address EDI issues in arts administration

  • Fellow and Mentor work together remotely in agreed upon schedule and format (e.g., video chat or email)

    • About AAAE:
    AAE is an international membership organization serving higher education arts administration programs with more than 250 members worldwide. The organization fosters connection and professional development among arts administration instructors and creates opportunities for scholarship and academic growth.

    Contact: Haley Carlson, [email protected]

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Instructions:
    Send the following materials to Haley Carlson ([email protected])

    Required Materials:

    1. Cover Letter (must include):
    - Your motivations and interests in EDI issues associated with arts administration
    - Examples of related work experience, coursework, or other demonstration of potential to complete a rigorous project
    - Any other research background or related experience
    - Statement of commitment to attend the annual conference (location typically NYC area)

    2. Resume

    3. Letter of Support from Faculty Member (must include):
    - Demonstration of candidate's research skills
    - Specific examples of candidate's past related work

    Note: The page indicates a 2021 application deadline of October 2, 2021, but current deadlines should be verified on the AAAE website.

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