Learn more about what it means to be a scholar with CERP3 including the benefits, expectations, and application process.
See the impact in action. Meet the researchers who are shaping the future of education practice and policy:
Process
Eligibility
WashU affiliated faculty and staff conducting education-focused research or teaching are eligible. This includes:
- Tenured, tenure-track, and research faculty
- Professors of practice and full-time teaching faculty
- Permanent research staff across all schools and departments
Appointment
Individuals can become Center Scholars through two main pathways:
- By Invitation: The center actively invites qualified individuals to join
- By Request: You may request to join at any time by completing the application form
Expectations
- Share relevant opportunities with colleagues and trainees
- Actively participate in relevant programming throughout the year
- Participate in surveys, questionnaires, and queries to evaluate center activities
- Provide an annual update on relevant activities
- Share your team’s press releases and accomplishments with the center
Benefits
Visibility and Amplification of Work
- Profile and expertise featured on the CERP3 website
- Promotion of work through newsletter
- Connection to research collaborators
Practice, Policy, and Data Supports
- Facilitated access to school partners for research
- Direct networking with school practitioners to ensure research relevance
- Expert assistance with policy briefs and policymaker communications
- Scientific support and navigation for education datasets
Grant Support
- Receive communications about funding opportunities
- Writing resources
- Tailored reviewers
Research Acceleration Opportunities
- Eligible to apply for center funded student research assistant
- Participation in research area working groups
Scholar application
Interested in becoming a CERP3 scholar? Be sure to have your Research Topic descriptions, current CV and a headshot ready to submit.