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Apply Now for the ASPIRE 2026 Early-Career Faculty Academy

Early-Career Faculty Academy Applications Now Open for ASPIRE 2026

Are you a faculty member navigating the early stages of your academic career? The Early-Career Faculty Academy held during ASPIRE 2026 is designed specifically for you! 

Join us for engaging and interactive sessions that address the unique challenges faced by new faculty in human factors, ergonomics and related disciplines. Whether you are refining your research agenda, balancing teaching and service, seeking external funding or growing your professional network, this academy offers valuable insights and support to help you succeed. The application deadline is August 20, 2026. 

Participation Requirements 

To participate, attendees must meet the following criteria: 

  1. Be a pre-tenure full-time faculty member, with preference given to those in their first three years of a tenure-track or equivalent academic position. 

  1. Submit a brief application (single PDF file), including: 

  • Nomination letter from a department chair/head (two pages maximum) 

  • Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae 

  • A short candidate biography (200 words maximum) 

  • A statement of interest, including specific topics or questions you'd like addressed (300 words maximum)

Please email your application to the academy co-chairs, Dr. Farzan Sasangohar (sasangohar@tamu.edu) and Dr. Richard Holden (rjholden@iu.edu). 

Benefits of Participation 

  • Gain actionable advice and strategies from seasoned faculty and researchers 

  • Network with peers in similar career stages and build meaningful professional connections 

  • Participate in an exclusive NSF grant writing workshop delivered by an NSF Program Director 

  • Participate in interactive discussions covering topics such as mentorship, teaching, funding, publishing, work-life balance, promotion & tenure, and career development 

  • This event is sponsored, and participants will receive their participation fees in the form of a grant. 

Important Details 

  • Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 

  • Location: Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada 

  • Application Deadline: August 20, 2026 

  • Acceptance Notification: September 15, 2026