Fellowships

The EDGE Fellowship is a 10-month professional development program offered by the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) in partnership with the LEAPS initiative. Designed primarily for faculty in their first two years of teaching at UMB, EDGE is open to educators across all UMB schools and teaching contexts including clinical, classroom, and online environments. 

Up to 15 fellowships of $1,500 are awarded annually to early-career UMB faculty. The 10-month program supports teaching effectiveness through cohort-based learning, peer feedback, coaching, and the development of instructional materials and teaching portfolios. Fellows complete a department-aligned project and participate in microteaching and mentoring sessions.

Questions? Contact Erin Hagar, ehagar@umaryland.edu 

The Elkins Fellowship, sponsored by the Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation, supports University System of Maryland (USM) faculty in advancing Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects. Open to USM faculty of any rank, the fellowship provides funding to support teaching-focused inquiry that enhances student learning and contributes to institutional improvement.

Up to 10 fellowships of $1,000 are awarded annually. Selected projects typically span an academic year and are designed to generate actionable insights and shareable outcomes across the USM community.

Questions? Contact Dr. Jennifer Potter, jpotter@usmd.edu