URBAN Fellows Learning Community Nomination Form 2026

The Urban Research-Based Action Network (URBAN) has announces its 2026 Fellowship Program, designed to support community-based scholars, graduate students, and early-career faculty who are advancing innovative, justice-oriented teaching practices through community-engaged pedagogy.

This fellowship centers on the transformative potential of pedagogy rooted in culture and informed by location. Fellows will explore ethical frameworks, pedagogical strategies, and institutional challenges related to community-based learning. Monthly virtual meetings will offer opportunities to reflect on readings, share teaching experiences, and workshop syllabi, classroom projects, or other co-constructed pedagogical materials. The fellowship also provides a space to critically examine and navigate institutional barriers that often constrain community-based teaching and learning at all ages.

Fellowship Outcomes May Include:

• Presentation of pedagogical work at the URBAN Summer Institute 2026.
• Participation in a follow-up URBAN webinar to share teaching practices and lessons learned.
• Contribution to a future book volume and/or special issue URBAN Matters focused on community-engaged pedagogy.

Eligibility:
Graduate students and early career faculty from any discipline and community-based scholars. Applicants should be actively engaged in community-based education.

Nomination link. Nominations (self-nominations are ok) due on October 31.