We believe that research can change lives, so our program was developed to encourage new ideas with a focus on social justice.
Prior to beginning the fellowship, students will identify a faculty mentor with compatible research interests with whom they will work on multiple projects throughout the year. Mentors will work closely with fellows as they develop and implement their service learning research project at the North Florida Freedom Schools or through another local organization. Fellows will further develop their research experience through research apprenticeships on mentors’ ongoing projects.
PURPOSE is interdisciplinary and cross-institutional. Fellows may choose to work with any faculty mentor, regardless of whether that mentor is from the same program, department, or university.
