AERA/Spencer pre-conference workshop and mentoring for scholars with disabilities

The American Educational Research Association and the Spencer Foundation are sponsoring a formal mentoring and professional development opportunity to address the unique challenges faced by scholars with disabilities/disabled scholars seeking to become tenure-track faculty members. Up to 20 scholars will be selected to participate in the two-part program, which consists of a pre-conference seminar held April 4-5 in Toronto before the annual AERA meeting followed by working with a virtual mentor who can share their experiences and provide feedback and support.

Interested parties are encouraged to access the complete details about the program and links to apply to participate or be a virtual mentor.

Please contact Keri L. Rodgers

for additional information regarding this program and/or if you require assistance with the application process.

Selection criteria and award
The pre-conference seminar will be open to all doctoral students with candidacy (i.e., students must have their dissertation proposal approved) and early career scholars who are in their first five years in a non-tenure-track academic position and self-identify as disabled. The pre-conference seminar will admit a maximum of 20 participants. Participants will receive a $300 travel reimbursement and a letter confirming participation once all program components have been completed. Meals are included in seminar activities.

Applicants whose materials are received by 11:59 p.m. PST on Monday, Feb. 11,
will receive full consideration. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed if space permits.