The Outstanding Research Fellowship
The Outstanding Research Fellowship supports meritorious research projects for faculty engaged in outstanding research with strong national and international reputation. This fellowship is competitive, open to tenure-line faculty with a record of refereed publications and active research. The Outstanding Research Fellowship carries one course release per year.
During the spring semester prior to the academic year for which the fellowship is sought, a faculty member submits a detailed application, including a description of the project and its impact on their field and how it will enhance Penn State Abington’s national and international reputation.
Note that all proposals must include a current curriculum vitae and a detailed statement providing the following information:
- an explanation of the proposed project’s objectives, its impact on their field and how it will enhance Penn State Abington’s national and international reputation.
- tentative timetable for the project
- any additional documentation.
Application Deadline: Proposals must be submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs by February 15.
Penn State Abington’s Outstanding Research Fellowship Cover Page


