RTI University Scholars Program: 2021-2022 Call for Applications Prioritizes Racial Equity & Policy

With the launch of the RTI Racial Justice and Transformative Research Initiative, the RTI University Scholars Program will prioritize applications for the 2021-2022 academic year from tenured or research-track faculty member at the Associate Professor level or higher with a commitment to collaboration and a research project related to racial equity and policy, broadly construed. RTI’s vision for achieving racial equity is to lead with compassion, execute with science, and transform by sharing what we learn. 

Since 2014, the RTI University Scholars Program has provided partial financial support for distinguished academic researchers to spend scholarly leave time at RTI to actively collaborate with our experts. The program’s goals are to foster collaboration, build scientific stature, and catalyze opportunities for future externally funded, joint projects.

The RTI University Scholars Program is open to faculty from Duke University and the University of North Carolina’s 16 university campuses. RTI particularly encourages researchers from traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.

Please refer to the Call for Applications for detailed information regarding the application process and the key dates, below. 

Key Dates for the 2021-2022 Application Cycle

*** The period of performance may begin as early as September 2021. ***