Outstanding Research and Creative Works Fellowship (ORCF)
The Outstanding Research and Creative Works Fellowship (OCRF) supports meritorious projects for faculty engaged in exemplary research or creative works with the potential for national and international impact. Only one ORCF is awarded annually, which provides a course release to be used within the award period. Applications are due each year by September 15. For information on how to apply, please see the full description in the Faculty Handbook.
Recent Recipients of the Outstanding Research and Creative Works Fellowship
- 2023 – 2024 Dr. Kurt Fowler, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, “The Academy of Fists: The Narratives of Crime & Justice”
- 2022 – 2023 Dr. Surabhi Sahay, Associate Professor of Corporate Communication, “Stories of Nursing Work in the Time of Pandemic: Integrating Practice and Theory”
Faculty Teaching Innovation Fellowship (FTIF)
The Faculty Teaching Innovation Fellowship (FTIF) program supports meritorious projects for faculty engaged in pedagogical innovations to enhance student success. Only one FTIF is awarded annually, which provides a course release to be used within the award period. Applications are due each year by September 15. For information on how to apply, please see the full description in the Faculty Handbook.
Recent Recipients of the Faculty Teaching Innovation Fellowship
- 2022 – 2023 Dr. Alisha Walters, Associate Professor of English, “Bodies and Institutions in Victorian Philadelphia”
Career Development Professorship (CDP)
The Career Development Professorship (CDP) was endowed by Sallie Mae Chief Executive Officer Al Lord and his wife, Suzanne. It was first awarded in 2003 and provides two years of financial support to a tenure-line Abington faculty member to advance their academic career. The CDP carries a stipend of $9,000 each year for two consecutive years ($18,000 total). During that period, funds may be used to support travel, equipment and supplies, course release time, summer salary, research assistants, survey expenses, conference or workshop fees, and other related expenses. Applications are due each year by February 15. For information on how to apply, please see the full description in the Faculty Handbook.
Recent Recipients of the Career Development Professorship
- 2022 – 2024 Dr. Jack Pryor, Associate Professor of Theater, “Transfixt: Transgender Aesthetics at the Tipping Point and The Book of Rest”
Summer Faculty Fellowship (SFF)
The Summer Faculty Fellowship (SFF) program provides $4,000 of summer support to tenure-line faculty for a project involving research or creative works. In general, only three SFFs are awarded annually, and recipients may not apply for another SFF until two years have passed since receiving the award. Applications are due each year by February 15. For information on how to apply, please see the full description in the Faculty Handbook.
Summer Grants Fellowship (SGF)
The Summer Grants Fellowship (SGF) program provides $4,000 of summer support for the purpose of writing a grant to extramural funding agencies. In general, only one SGF is awarded annually, and recipients may not apply for another SGF until two years have passed since receiving the award. Applications are due each year by February 15. For information on how to apply, please see the full description in the Faculty Handbook.
Faculty Development Grant (FDG)
The Faculty Development Grant (FDG) program provides financial support for scholarly activities of the faculty. FDGs are intended to foster new research or creative works, innovative teaching initiatives, or other faculty development endeavors. There is no set limit to the number of FDGs that may be awarded. However, each one is typically funded at a maximum of $4,000. Applications are due each year by February 15. For information on how to apply, please see the full description in the Faculty Handbook.