Applications for the 2026 Cohort is now open.
2026-2027 Cohort
For the 2026-27 cohort, we are seeking 5 Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Research Fellows who are proposing postdoctoral research, entering the dissertation stage research, or in a doctoral program who want to conduct research on current issues related to the field of postsecondary CTE.
Preference will be given to research proposals that address postsecondary CTE in terms of improving student success or using CTE to address larger problems such as economic mobility. Our view of student success uses the pillars of learning, completion, seeking further education, and labor market outcomes. Projects can address one or more of these areas. Projects in other areas of postsecondary CTE are encouraged.
We welcome applicants from a variety of postsecondary institutions and academic disciplines, such as education, economics, sociology and business. Please see the 2026 ECMC Foundation Researcher Fellows Application Guide and FAQ page, which detials the applicaiton process and expectations for Fellows. The application deadline is June 15th, 2026. The 2026-27 cohort will kick off with a virtual research training institute in August 2026. The fellowship year will run from August 2026 to May 2027.
We will be hosting virtual information sessions throughout the year for prospective applicants. To register, please sign up below.
Virtual Information Session Request
- Please provide your name, address, and phone number in an email to ctefellows@gmail.com and copy jbartlet@odu.edu. We will provide you the time and dates of the next information sessions.