Led by Center for Research on Families (CRF) Director Maureen Perry-Jenkins and Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) Director Laurel Smith-Doerr, prospective applicants for the faculty Scholars Programs at CRF and ISSR will receive guidance on the application process, which program to apply to, and what reviewers will be looking for in competitive applications for the spring application deadline {TBA January 2018}. Free and open to UMass and Five Colleges Social Science faculty. Lunch will be provided.

About the Scholars Programs

The ISSR and CRF Scholars Programs are separate, year-long programs that provide selected UMass faculty with the time, technical expertise, peer mentorship, and expert consultation to prepare a grant proposal for their research support. The 2018-19 application deadline for both Scholars Programs is {TBA January 2019}.

Read more about the CRF Family Research Scholars Program and recipients here.

Learn about ISSR Scholars here.