Scholar-in-Residence Program
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The Scholar-in-Residence Program in African American Studies brings renowned faculty from top universities as well as professionals who are leaders in their fields to Mississippi State University for one week during the fall and spring semesters. While in residence at State they will contribute to the intellectual life of the university through the African American Studies Program. Our scholars and professionals have a positive impact on our students and the wider community. In addition to offering workshops and clinics for our students, our scholars-in-residence give public lectures opened to the community. They may also consult with junior faculty and doctoral students about research or attend study groups and talks given by our faculty and students. Moreover, the scholars-in-residence may visit classes appropriate to their fields of study or professional practice, as well as contribute to curriculum development in African American Studies.
Participation in the Scholar-in-Residence Program is open to both accomplished faculty and professionals in various vocations, including journalism and publishing, science and technology, law, and medicine. Persons named as a scholar-in-residence will receive a stipend, expenses, and an office on campus during their residency. They'll also have access to the Internet and our rich library collection.
Anyone may recommend a faculty or professional for the Scholar-in-Residence Program in African American Studies by submitting a letter-of-nomination; interested persons may also nominate themselves by submitting a letter-of-interest. In either case, a candidate must also submit a curriculum vita and three letters of references. The nomination letter should indicate what the scholar or professional would contribute to the intellectual life of the university during their one week of residency. All nomination letters should be sent to the director of African American Studies through the U.S. Postal Service or by courier (please do not send proposals by email). After the initial screening of the application, the director may request additional information from the nominee.
All applications for the Scholar-in-Residence Program in African American Studies are reviewed by an interdisciplinary committee of the faculty at Mississippi State University, plus two of the most recent participants in the program. Please send all appropriate documents to: Director of African American Studies, Scholar-in-Residence Program, P.O. Box 846, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762-0846.