Faculty from our community college partner schools participate in The Next STEP initiatives in several capacities. Faculty members from each partner school can participate in the Partnership Grant Program (formerly known as Summer Research Teams). Faculty are encouraged to become Field Trip and Workshop Leaders during the academic year, and to participate in Curriculum Retreats.
Instead of restricting community college faculty participation in the summer program to the full 10-week experience, we invite faculty to submit proposals for projects that balance their need or desire to be in their home community for the summer with the benefits of working closely with Truman faculty and talented undergraduate students on a research-related project.
Community college faculty members who participate may receive a stipend, housing allowance, and research support, funds to travel to at least one professional, disciplinary conference and receive continued research support during the subsequent academic year. You are able to develop your own budget geared towards your project.
Faculty members interested in participating should submit an online application.
Apply online for a Partnership Grant