IDEA Scholars
The IDEA Scholars Mentoring and Leadership Coaching Program is a faculty mentoring and academic leadership development program designed to promote the success of Northwestern University’s mid-career faculty (e.g., tenured associate professors/6+ years experience) while developing a path to leadership.
Note: This program differs from the Mid-Career Faculty Institute Program, which is open to all tenured associate professors. Faculty who are in the 2022-23 MCFI Cohort (and future cohorts) are also welcome to apply and participate in the IDEA Scholars program.
Other faculty support: Faculty Wellness Program: Office of the Provost
How to Apply
Applications for the 2023-2025 cohort are closed. Check back for the next round of applications!
Overview
The IDEA Scholars program seeks to be a proactive part of the pathway-to-leadership solution. Geared toward mid-career faculty members who identify as underrepresented at the university, participants are afforded access to invaluable academic and professional development experiences to provide them with a ‘peek behind the leadership curtain.’ The result is an empowered faculty who can make informed decisions about their leadership trajectory. |
IDEA Scholars will benefit from:
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IDEA Scholars is a cross-school initiative. With a target cohort of 20 mid-career faculty per year, IDEA Scholars benefit from a dedicated professional development experience.
In addition to mentoring as coordinated by OIDI, IDEA Scholars will benefit from a bespoke leadership cultivation experience that includes identifying relevant leaders (e.g, Vice/Presidents, Associate/Provosts, Institute Directors, Chairs, Associate/Deans), programs (e.g., Center for Leadership), and external partners (e.g., Cornell leadership certificate; Harvard MDP) that will lead to informed, empowered faculty as they make decisions about their timeline to full professor and, perhaps, a path to leadership.
Mentoring Team
Comprised of three members for two years: 1) the IDEA Scholar, 2) Internal Leadership Mentor, and 3) External Eminent Leader Mentor.
Idea Scholar |
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Internal Leadership Mentor |
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External Eminent Leader Mentor |
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