Leadership Research Fellowships

The Terrence E. Deal Leadership Institute sponsors student fellowships to advance the research of leadership from a variety of perspectives. Launched during the 2021-2022 academic year, the TDLI Leadership Research Fellowship program invites students to annually submit proposals on specified topics related to leadership.

Leadership Research Topic History

Fellowship Proposals

To apply for a 2022-23 TDLI Leadership Research Fellowship, please click here.

Awards

Up to ten awards will be provided. Each fellowship award is $500 paid in the spring semester upon completion of the fellowship project. The award is taxable income.

Award Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of La Verne
• Completion of online application
• Demonstration of ability to complete the proposed fellowship project
• Project advances the understanding of leadership (in relation to current theme)
• Fellows will share their work at the annual TDLI Conference and will also share their work with students in select La Verne Experience courses.

Review Criteria

• Proposal raises important insight into leadership
• Proposal explores how leadership approaches, methods, etc. contribute to finding solutions
• Completion of the project will engender learning (of student and stakeholders)
• Approach and research are thoughtful and articulated

Research Fellowship Timeline