The Society for Applied Anthropology is pleased to announce the James H. McDonald Leadership Endowment Call for Proposals. We will award five fellowships of $3,000 each to mid-career practitioners participating in a year-long leadership development program.
2027–2028 theme: Anthropologist Practitioners as Invitational Leaders
Facilitator: Dr. Heather Schacht Reisinger (Department of Veterans Affairs )
As a small learning community, fellows will support one another in planning, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating their projects. In addition, fellows will engage in a series of workshops on:
- the value of self-awareness and inclusivity
- finances and strategic decision-making
- managing conflict and difficult conversations
- leading change
- sharing leadership successes and lessons learned
Eligibility: This program is designed for mid-career anthropologist practitioners in leadership roles or aspiring to leadership in practice and who wish to advance the future of anthropology in practice in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors. A current SfAA membership is required.
Apply by December 15: Email info@appliedanthro.org with the subject line “McDonald Leadership Fellowship.” Submit a single document containing your CV and a 500-word essay tied to the theme addressing your leadership priorities and readiness. Read the full Call for Proposals and details here.
