Research

Early

Learning

Center

at the
University of Delaware

Join the ELC as a Research Fellow

In order to conduct research at the ELC, you must first successfully apply to become a Research Fellow of the Center. There are three types of Fellow status - Full, Associate, and Visiting - but a common application is used to apply for all three. Applications are reviewed by the six-member Research Subcommittee.  If you are already a Fellow, and would like to submit a Project Application, click here.

Fellowship Designations


Full Research Fellows

All University of Delaware, full-time faculty and staff are eligible to apply for Full Research Fellow status, provided they meet the standards for Principal Investigator designation as set by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. Research Fellow status is awarded for the period of time that research funding for a specific study at the ELC is in effect.  Funding for research activities may include:

  • Grants that carry indirect funds, of which a portion are dedicated to the ELC;
  • Department, College, or University Financial support for graduate research assistant;
  • Transfer of funds to the ELC to support Research Program infrastructure.

Associate Research Fellows

All University of Delaware part-time faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers may apply for Associate Fellow Status.  The cost of an Associate Fellow's research activities must be borne solely by the investigator(s), and Fellows must be actively pursuing funding for their research activities. 

Visiting Research Fellows

Any individual who is a member of an academic department at another institution of higher education may apply for Visiting Research Fellow Status. However, in order to submit a research project proposal, Visiting Fellows must have an ELC Fellow of either Full or Associate as a collaborator.

Apply to become a Fellow



If you wish to apply for Fellow status, please download the application below, complete it according to the instructions, and email it to Steven Holochwost, Associate Director of Research. Provided you meet eligibility guidelines, your application will be reviewed by the six-member Research Subcommittee, and a reply will be sent to you via email as quickly as possible.

Download Research Fellow Application