How To Apply

Information For Applicants (Potential Fellows)

Application Requirements

Strong Candidates will provide evidence of: 

Tentative Schedule of Program

The program will be held via two in-person sessions and one virtual session. The in-person sessions & locations will be determined once the cohort has been selected. 

Session 1

Chicago

Session 2

Virtual

Session 3

Washington, DC

Intrasession Work

August - November - Complete Orientation Assignments and Assessments

November  - March  - Participate in peer coaching sessions,  complete assignments, and planning for institutional action project

April - June - Participate in peer coaching sessions,  complete assignments, and planning for institutional action project

July (end year one) - July (end year two) - Action project experience (applied skill opportunity)

Fees and Cost 

Information for Campus Sponsor

Both the qualities of the applicant and the commitment to leadership in their institution are considered during the selection process. 

We will reach out to sponsors identified in the application to obtain formal approval for applicants participation in the program. Below are a few things we suggest the sponsor consider. 

We encourage the applicant’s institution to commit to:

Review and Selection Process

Approximately thirty (30) applicants will be selected. The individuals will receive a letter of acceptance via email if they have been selected to be an IAspire Fellow. 

Selection of each cohort is a process of careful review for academic leadership potential (judged collectively by individual characteristics, application narratives expressing evidence of leadership experience, desire, and institutional support). Targeted consideration will be given to each candidate's clarity of career goals, aspiration to lead within STEM disciplines within higher education, self-awareness about their own leadership competencies, and the breadth and depth of their leadership experience.

A single selection committee reviews all application materials and compiles a listing of candidates. The selection committee members identify approximately 30 fellows from STEM disciplines during a single meeting scheduled after applications close.