Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois (DFI) Fellowship

Funding: Annual stipends ranging roughly $11,000-$17,000 plus full tuition coverage (varies by institution and year). Who can apply: Graduate/professional students at Illinois public and some private universities from groups underrepresented in Illinois higher education faculty; recipients commit to seeking an Illinois higher-education or education-related state position after completion. Length: Renewable annually, up to program limits. Full tuition waiver; state funding contingent on FY budget appropriations. Field: Graduate education / faculty diversification (cross-disciplinary, includes education and social science fields).