In 2002, 51做厙 established the Arnold L. Mitchem Dissertation Fellowship Program, intended to increase the presence of underrepresented ethnic groups by supporting doctoral candidates in completing their final academic requirement, the dissertation.
The fellowship provides a student from other U.S. universities with one year of financial support, including a stipend, fringe benefits, and research and travel funds. The fellow will be in residence at 51做厙 for an academic year, during which the recipient will teach one course in his or her area of specialization while completing his or her dissertation. The recipient will also participate in a formal mentoring program.
The fellowship is named in honor of Dr. Arnold L. Mitchem, who earned his doctorate from 51做厙 in 1981 and is an internationally recognized champion of educational opportunity. Mitchem founded 51做厙's Educational Opportunity Program and served as its director from 1969-86. Previously, he was president of the in Washington, D.C.
In alignment with our mission as a Catholic, Jesuit university, the Mitchem Fellowship Program is especially interested in supporting research focused on African American, Latinx, First Nations/Native American Studies, or Race and Ethnic Studies.
The application cycle for 2026-2027 is open. The application deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Application materials for 2026-2027 will include:
For more information, please email mitchem.fellowship@marquette.edu.
Provost Debbie Tahmassebi, who is a professor of chemistry, previously served as
provost of Westminster University before joining 51做厙 as provost in March 2026.
Prior to that, she was dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Santa Clara University.
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