Application Review

All submissions go through a peer-review process by former Institute participants, mentors, and coaches. 

All applications will be reviewed for overall completeness and quality. 

All reviewers will use the following criteria to assess the merit of each application:

1. Potential for leadership development:

• Does the applicant demonstrate an authentic interest in and commitment to the success of all students in STEM fields?
• Has the applicant been involved in prior efforts to reform undergraduate STEM education?
• Does the applicant have potential to make leadership contributions to undergraduate STEM reform that will result in systemic and sustainable change?

2. Clarity of leadership statement:

• Does the applicant have an understanding of and/or insights into the most pressing leadership challenges facing undergraduate STEM reform today?
• Are the applicant’s values and noted areas for leadership development relevant to the Institute and its goal of empowering participants to lead?

3. Appropriate career stage:

• Is the applicant at a career stage that is appropriate for the Institute?

4. Evidence of institutional support:

• Do the letters of reference and institutional commitment demonstrate support (e.g., resources, follow-up meetings, opportunities for advancement, public recognition of applicant, etc.) for the applicant?
• Is there evidence that the applicant’s leadership development can contribute to a broader campus/school/departmental goal or initiative?