The Annenberg Doctoral Affiliates program is designed to bridge the gap between rigorous research and real-world impact. By joining this community, Brown University doctoral students gain access to multidisciplinary resources, funding, and mentorship aimed at tackling the most critical issues in education policy and practice.
The program offers resources designed to support the scholarly and professional trajectory of students:
- Interdisciplinary Integration: Affiliates are integrated into a robust network of scholars and practitioners. This community facilitates engagement with faculty and peers across various disciplines, all of whom are focused on critical educational inquiries.
- Institutional Recognition: Affiliates receive public recognition via the Annenberg website and other formal institutional communications, highlighting their role within the research community.
- Scholarly Engagement: Members receive formal invitations to participate in Annenberg-sponsored seminars, conferences, and other relevant academic programming.
- Research Funding Opportunities: Affiliation is a prerequisite for eligibility to apply for internal Annenberg doctoral research grants and competitive funding streams.
- Professional Development: Affiliates gain access to curated professional supports and development programming aimed at preparing candidates for advanced careers in academia, policy, and research.
Membership is open to all Brown University doctoral students who are actively engaged in research pertaining to education. Candidates from any department or discipline are welcome to apply, provided their scholarly work demonstrates a clear connection to education policy or pedagogical practice. Affiliates are featured on the Annenberg Institute website, included in communications efforts (including events and programming), and gain visibility for their work related to education research and practice. Interest forms are reviewed on a rolling basis.