Future Faculty Fellows Program

Supporting PhD and postdoctoral scholars in building pathways to academic careers as tenure-track faculty.

The Future Faculty Fellows (FFF) program in Rice’s George R. Brown School of Engineering is designed to help PhD students and postdocs explore the tenure track academic career path, compete successfully for tenure track faculty positions, and launch their careers.

The program is divided into three levels, corresponding with readiness to apply for tenure track faculty positions, including: engagement, preparation, and application. Learn more about the program.

Future Faculty Fellows

Future Faculty Fellows Stories

Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

Rice Engineering announces fifth Future Faculty Fellows cohort

Fellowship program prepares future leaders in academia through tailored workshops, one-on-one consultation and mentoring.

Friday, Aug. 9, 2024

Jiarong Xing ’24 to join Rice University’s Department of Computer Science

2023-24 Future Faculty Fellow highlights program’s workshops, community of support.

Monday, Jun. 24, 2024

Two Rice alumni land jobs with national research labs

Rice Engineering’s Future Faculty Fellows program empowers, equips fellows in their research careers.

Wednesday, Jun. 5, 2024

Paola Cascante-Bonilla ’24 to join Stony Brook faculty

Computer science alumna highlights Future Faculty Fellows program’s workshops, one-on-one consultation as invaluable resources for navigating job market.

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The Future Faculty Fellows program is divided into three levels, corresponding with readiness to apply for tenure track faculty positions, including: engagement, preparation, and application. Only Level 3 requires application.

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