Southwest Studies at Colorado College

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Jackson Fellowship Application Information

Proposals for Jackson Fellowships must justify requests for time to pursue research and scholarship on the American Southwest (to include closely related geographic regions, e.g. Western U.S. and Northern Mexico). 

The Jackson Fellows program operates independently of the College’s faculty development program. Full-time* CC faculty can apply for two different types of awards: research grants and released time. 

Research grants of up to $3500 (taxable) are awarded for research and new course development. If used for summer research, these grants are intended to be used in lieu of summer teaching.

The grant can also be used to offset expenses incurred for travel necessary for research or course development. 

Released time can be used to develop a new course or conduct research. Of course, clearance by the department chair with respect to replacement is required with each proposal.

The exact number of blocks awarded each year will vary according to endowment income. 

Exclusions: Conventions (travel or expenses), major equipment purchases, and work toward advanced degrees will not be funded. Jackson blocks may not be combined with sabbatical leave per college policy. 

Recipients of these awards will be designated Jackson Fellows. Jackson Fellowships may be held in association with other awards and grants.  

*Visiting and part-time faculty may only apply for research grants of up to $2000 (taxable).

Jackson Fellowship Application for Colorado College Faculty

Thee Director of the Hulbert Center and the Southwest Studies Faculty Advisory Committee evaluate applications on the basis of the submitted written material. Please provide clear and complete information for each section, and number each section as listed below: 

1. Title of the project 
2. One paragraph introductory paragraph about the proposed project 
3. Indicate request of released time or amount of grant 
4. Comprehensive description of the purpose of the Jackson block (what you want to accomplish, the creative or scholarly importance of the task, how you will achieve your goals, and student involvement in the proposed project, if applicable.) Include a section about how your work is important to the Southwest (or closely related geographic regions). 
5. Timetable (previous work or preparation for this project before the Jackson block, schedule during the block, and further work, if any, after the end of the block) 
6. Evalutation of the quality of your work (in addition to presentation at the Jackson Fellows Conference, do you plan other presentations or publications?) 
7. Statement of how this project, and the requested Jackson block in particular, will contribute to your personal long-range scholarly growth, your field, your teaching effectiveness, or the improvement of the curriculum. 
8. Curriculum Vitae (to include previous Jackson Fellows support) 
9. Proposed, itemized budget and estimated date of expenditure (if requesting research and travel funds only) 
10. Department chair letter of support and clearance with respect to replacement (if requesting released time only)

Part-time Faculty & Visiting Faculty Application

Part-time and visiting faculty in the Southwest Studies program may apply for research and course development funds up to $2000 (taxable).

Return Applications to:

Professor Sally Meyer
W. M. Keck Foundation  St. Director
The Hulbert Center for Southwest Studies
14 E. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Please submit the original and 1 complete copy. For any questions, please contact the Hulbert Center program assistant

at (719)389-6249.