Create research that builds toward positive social change! You will have the opportunity to work with one of the FHC Scholar Communities, a nonprofit partner, or focus on an issue you are passionate about by creating your own sustainable, long-term project for students to continue in future terms.
The Community Research Fellowship (CRF) is ideal for students who seek to connect theory and better understand community-identified issues to inspire action on positive social issues.
The Award
Summer
In addition to receiving a fellowship of up to $4,000, fellows are expected to work full-time on their research projects while engaging in fellowship workshops, communicating with the Office of Community Engaged Learning Team, and completing a required reflection at the completion of the internship.
Academic Year (Fall and Spring)
In addition to receiving an internship stipend throughout the academic year, fellows are expected to work part-time on their research projects while engaging in fellowship workshops, communicating with the Office of Community Engaged Learning team, and completing a required reflection at the completion of the internship.
Fall 2024 Deadline
Applications for the fall 2024 Community Research Fellowships are open and due by May 20, 2024. Read the instructions for the Community Research Fellowship applications (PDF).
Details
The CRF’s mission is to provide experiential learning to students as they engage with curriculum concepts to create a socially responsible, mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources with community partners. Students will explore community engaged learning opportunities and build social responsibility and civic identity.
Who Can Apply?
Any full-time student who has completed at least 12 credits from any of Pitt's undergraduate schools or majors at the Oakland campus, is not a graduating student, and is in good academic standing.
How to Apply
Students must apply according to the instructions via InfoReady and the application instructions below. All application materials must be received by the date listed below.
View the Community Research Fellowship applications instructions (PDF). Applications need to be submitted through InfoReady which can be found by searching for Community Research Fellowship.