Current Cycle: 2026-2027

APPLICATION TIMELINE

• Application Release: January 15, 2026

• Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 (11:59 PM Central Time)

• Reference Form Deadline: April 7, 2026

• Notification of Selection: May 15, 2026

• Program Begins: September 2026

• AAR Conference: November 21-24, 2026 (Denver, CO)

• UST Residency: March 15-18, 2027

WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026-2027

The inaugural cohort will work with the Senior Scholars-in-Residence throughout the academic year through a combination of virtual community engagement, mentorship, scholarly exchange, and opportunities for both scholarly and public presentation.

Fall 2026

• Virtual Community Engagement (approx. 3 hours per month)

• Including cohort dialogue, peer coaching, research exchange, and professional development

• AAR/AIIS Annual Meeting (Denver, Nov 21–24): Scholars are expected to attend, using their stipend to support travel and registration; in collaboration with AIIS, appropriate opportunities will be identified for scholars to share their work with a scholarly audience

• Residency Scheduling: Planning for the 4-day spring residency at the University of St. Thomas (March 15-18, 2027)

Spring 2027

• Virtual Community Engagement continues (approx. 3 hours per month)

• UST 4-Day Residency (March 15-18, 2027): Featuring public- and academic-facing scholar presentations, cohort workshops, pedagogy development, senior scholar lecture, and community engagement

• Public-Facing Blog Post or Short Essay for the JPC website

• Integration into the JPC Scholars Alumni Network: (including an invitation—but not a requirement—to participate in the 2027 AAR/AIIS as alumni)

SCHOLAR COMMITMENTS

Selected scholars will:

• Participate regularly in the virtual community and mentorship sessions (approx. 3 hrs/month)

• Present their work and participate actively in peer feedback

• Attend the AAR/AIIS Annual Meeting (Denver, Nov 2026)

• Attend the 4-day residency at the University of St. Thomas (March 15-18, 2027)

• Use stipend to support travel/registration

• With AIIS, identify appropriate scholarly presentation opportunities

• Produce a short public-facing piece (blog post or essay)

• Contribute to the JPC community as emerging scholar-leader for future cohorts as able

READY TO APPLY?

Learn more about:

• Senior Scholas-in-Residence

• Eligibility Requirements & Application Form (need hyperlink)

Or jump straight to: Submit Your Application →