The Paul P. Fidler Research Grant competition is open to those planning to conduct research on college student transitions.
The grant’s comprehensive award package includes:
- An award of $10,000.
- Priority consideration for publication in the Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition.
- Registration to the 32nd National Conference on Students in Transition (virtual, October 1-3, 2025), where the awardee will be introduced.
- Registration to the 33rd National Conference on Students in Transition (2026), where the research grant findings will be reported.
- Announcement on the National Resource Center webpage, listservs, social media, and online publications.
Eligibility
The Paul P. Fidler Research Grant competition is open to faculty, staff, and graduate students who plan to conduct research on issues of college student transitions. Entries can be submitted for an individual researcher or a team. Ph.D. and Ed.D. students are strongly encouraged to apply.