The Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE) seeks applications for its 2025–2026 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Research Fellowship. The selected Fellow(s) will explore the intersection of EDI and arts management programs under the guidance of an AAAE Board member.
The Fellowship will begin immediately following selection in early October 2025 and conclude at the end of the 2026 AAAE Annual Conference, taking place May 28–30, 2026, in Boston, MA.
Time Commitment and Compensation
The Fellow should expect to devote approximately 5 hours per week to the Fellowship. Compensation includes:
- A $2,000 stipend
- One-year AAAE membership
- Registration fee waiver for the 2026 AAAE Conference
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in, or a recent graduate (within one year) of, a graduate certificate, master’s, or PhD program in arts administration or a related field
- Demonstrate a strong interest in EDI issues in arts administration
- Possess solid research skills and/or the potential to complete a rigorous research project
- Have excellent writing skills and the ability to transform research into a publishable paper, should an opportunity arise
AAAE encourages applications from individuals of all cultural and geographic backgrounds. The Fellowship is conducted remotely, with communication coordinated between Fellow and mentor via mutually agreed formats (e.g., video calls or email).
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit the following materials to Dani Wyatt at [email protected] by September 8, 2025:
- Cover Letter (1 standard page, 250–300 words, double-spaced) including:
- Your interest in EDI and arts administration/management
- Relevant coursework, work experience, or other qualifications
- Your goals for the Fellowship
- Interest to attend the 2026 conference (Note: While AAAE cannot guarantee travel funding, registration will be covered if the fellow is able to attend the conference)
- Research Idea Outline (1 standard page, 250–300 words, double-spaced) including:
- Problem Statement
- Research Questions
- Proposed Research Methodology
- Resume
- Letter of Support
From a faculty member attesting to your research skills, including specific examples of relevant past work
Please note: Applications exceeding the specified page limits will not be reviewed. Please format all documents in 12-point font with standard margins.
About AAAE
The Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE) is an international membership organization serving higher education programs in arts administration. With over 350 members worldwide, AAAE fosters professional development, connection, and scholarship among instructors and scholars in the field. Learn more at artsadministration.org.