The Center’s fellowship program supports early career scholars studying topics related to economic well-being and early care and education (ECE) among Hispanic children and families in households with low incomes. The program provides these scholars with seed research funds, as well as valuable mentoring and professional development experiences.
Call for Applications
The application period for the next cohort is now open and will close November 21, 2025. The Center encourages eligible early career scholars to apply by reviewing and following the information below.
Program Details
Mentorship: Fellows will work virtually with a mentor who will support their professional development and provide feedback on a research project. Applicants should propose a mentor that can support their professional development goals. Proposed mentors do not need to be from a fellow’s institution or the Center and, ideally, should not be someone from whom the fellow has already received mentorship. The goal of the program is to expand fellows’ networks of mentors and to foster new connections with experts in the field.
Once awarded, mentors and mentees will work together to develop a mentorship plan and outline objectives for the year ahead. The fellowship program might also include opportunities for mentoring and networking at professional conferences.
Professional development, network, and collaboration: Fellows will join the Center’s network and can participate in professional development opportunities that may be offered by the Center. For example, past cohorts have attended quarterly meetings to build skills, engaged with other scholars and leaders in the field, and developed networks and potential collaborations. The fellowship also offers opportunities to highlight fellows’ research through the Center’s dissemination channels, elevating their work and broadening its reach.
Funding: We anticipate funding four fellows in total: two fellows focused on economic well-being and two fellows focused on ECE. Each fellow will receive $7,000 in funds to support their research and professional development activities such as travel to research conferences. In addition, mentors will receive a $2,000 honorarium for their time.
Application
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on November 21, 2025. See the Center's website for details and application.
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