Public Scholarship Academy

Emory’s Public Scholarship Academy will take place May 13-16, 2025. This engaging academy is a four-day gathering offering a comprehensive program tailored for faculty seeking deeper engagement with both traditional and emerging media platforms. Designed to amplify the visibility and impact of their research and scholarly work, the curriculum is immersive and practical.

The Purpose

Emory’s inaugural Public Scholarship Academy is a groundbreaking, four-day program designed to equip faculty with the tools and expertise needed to communicate their academic work to diverse audiences. This initiative bridges the gap between scholarly research and public discourse, ensuring that research has a meaningful, far-reaching impact.

Is This Program for You?

In the midst of a misinformation crisis and growing distrust in science, public scholarship has never been more critical. It serves as a bridge—equipping scholars with the tools and skills needed to make their research and teaching accessible, engaging, and relevant to audiences outside their immediate fields. By participating, you’ll gain the capacity to make your expertise resonate beyond academia, empowering non-experts to navigate the complexities of today’s global landscape.

Public scholarship is not only about visibility but also about creating meaningful change. It enhances the reach and influence of scholarly work, allowing research to inform and shape public discourse on urgent societal issues.

Recognizing this pressing need, Emory University launched the Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement in 2024. Under the leadership of Dr. Kenneth Carter, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology and former interim dean of Oxford College, the center is committed to connecting scholarship with the real-world issues shaping our society.

If you are ready to expand the horizons of your research, teaching, or professional expertise, and make a tangible impact in the public sphere, this program is designed for you.

Why Apply and Why Now?

The upcoming Public Scholarship Academy is your opportunity to amplify your academic voice and make your research resonate beyond academia. Hosted by Emory’s Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement from May 13–16, this transformative program offers world-class training in storytelling, media relations, and podcasting, led by experts like Radiolab’s Molly Webster and the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science. With personalized coaching and a focus on bridging scholarly work and public discourse, this academy equips you to inspire dialogue, foster trust, and tackle societal challenges.

Application Process

All potential attendees must apply to participate in the event. This application is the first step in securing your attendance. Applicants from outside Emory University should follow the "external applicants" instructions, while those from Emory should follow the "Emory applicants" instructions.

Eligibility

For external applicants:

Applications are invited from faculty who:

Hold a faculty position, including tenured, tenure-track, tenure-eligible, teaching, clinical track, or a long-term non-tenure-track research scientist
Are employed by an institution of higher education in the U.S.
Have a specific concept related to their teaching, scholarship, or service that they will workshop for the duration of The Academy

For Emory applicants:

Applications are invited from faculty who:

Hold a faculty position, including tenured, tenure-track, tenure-eligible, teaching in Oxford College, clinical track, or a long-term non-tenure-track research scientist
Have a specific concept related to their teaching, scholarship, or service that they will workshop for the duration of The Academy
Are able to actively engage in the participatory and immersive four-day Academy

Application Timeline

Jan. 31, 2025: Rolling review and notification begins for external applicants

Feb. 26, 2025: Applications due by 5:00 p.m. ET for Emory applicants

March 12, 2025: Selection notification for Emory applicants

April 15, 2025: Rolling review and notification concludes for external applicants

Application Instructions

To apply, please fill out the application on InfoReady, Emory University’s internal competition software.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the academy or application process please reach out to the Center For Public Schloarship's Assistant Director: Daren Wang daren.james.wang@emory.edu

Submit Your Application Here

Program Details

Date: May 13-16, 2025. The Emory Public Scholarship Academy runs from the evening of Tuesday, May 13, through Friday evening, May 16, 2025. If traveling outside from outside of Atlanta, we recommend arriving by the afternoon of May 13 and departing on May 17.

Location: The FORTH Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia

Number of Participants: Approximately 50 faculty from throughout the U.S. will participate.

Programming Schedule:

Applicants must commit to substantial participation in this immersive program. The plenary sessions will be open to all attendees. At the end of the academy, participants will choose among different areas of focus (for example, podcasting, media training, etc.) for a virtual coaching session.

Agenda:

Tuesday, May 13