Application Materials: All applications will be submitted electronically via GoogleDoc (link coming Jan 1).

The application google form letter of interest will include:

·         A description of why you want to be part of the MCC-FF Cohort and how you would implement a CURE as part of your teaching load (including student enrollment in the course)

·         Describe your interest in becoming a mentor to future diversity cohort members

·         Your interest in protein related biochemistry, molecular or cellular biology and experience with teaching CUREs, inquiry-based courses, or other active learning pedagogies (if any).

·         Your experience in mentoring undergraduate research that would help contribute to the success of this CURE (not required but helpful for the application). Describe resources including the budget you have for running your lab and any relevant equipment you have for your teaching lab use, you may refer to our list of recommended equipment. 

·         Description of your institution and student population and how you, your students and/or institution fit in with the goals of the Fellows Cohort.

2. Chair’s letter of support, that addresses:

o   Support for faculty learning new CURE pedagogy, how will the chair and the department support this faculty member using this pedagogy at the faculty’s institution.

o   Support faculty member teaching an MDH CURE starting no later than spring semester, 2025

Application Submission (and contact person for questions): The application Deadline is April 15, 2023. Submit your application on the google form application (LINK will be live Jan 2023). 

If you have any questions while working on your application, please contact your Hub director.

●        Eastern Hub: Dr. Amy Springer(aspringer@umass.edu)

●        Central Hub: Dr. Lisa Gentile (lgentile001@csbsju.edu)

●        Western Hub: Dr. Ellis Bell (jbell@sandiego.edu)