NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS (2025 - 2026)!

The CURE TAPESTRy network is pleased to invite applications for the 2025 - 2026 TAPESTRy Fellowship Program. This program will provide a year-long, mentored opportunity for new and veteran facilitators of CURE teaching assistant professional development (CURE TA PD) to develop and field-test resources to enhance the quality of CURE TA PD in their contexts.

TAPESTRy Fellows will:

• Participate in a one-year program to develop and field-test a novel resource centered on the enhancement of CURE TA PD (e.g., a PD intervention, a TA PD assessment instrument), which will include small- and large-group virtual professional development experiences
• Receive mentoring from a team of experienced CURE TAPESTRY leaders, including individuals with expertise in mentoring; CURE development, implementation, and evaluation; inclusive and equitable instruction; and the design and evaluation of TA PD initiatives
• Participate in an initial summer workshop, to coincide with the 2025 SABER conference. The workshop will begin with an optional dinner on the evening of Sunday, 7/13, and will conclude with dinner on the following day. Travel funds of up to $1,500 will be provided to offset costs.
• Disseminate their CURE TA PD resource(s) to the broader community at a conference of their choice. Travel funds are available to offset conference costs.
• Receive a $1,000 stipend for program completion
• Become a valued member of the CURE TAPESTRy network

Fellowship Eligibility:

Applicants with al levels of experience (including no prior experience) in designing, facilitating, and/or evaluating CURE TA PD are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants must:

• Be a graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, or instructor/faculty member in the biological sciences or related STEM field who is (or will be) responsible for the design, facilitation, and/or assessment of CURE TA PD in at least one CURE section at their institution
• Be able to implement their newly-developed CURE TA PD resource during the 2025 - 2026 academic year for the purposes of field-testing and refining their resource
• Commit to participating in all fellowship activities (including program evaluation)
• Have full support for program participation from their immediate supervisor(s)