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New Ƶ program gives faculty a New York City base for research, scholarship, creative work

The Ƶ NYC Scholars in Residence Program provides furnished housing, officespaceand access to the city’s academic,culturaland business networks. Applications are open now for fall 2026 and spring 2027 residencies.

General views of the courtyard of Ƶ University at the General Theological Seminary are pictured.

Ƶ faculty have a new way to deepen their research,scholarshipand creative work: a residency at theuniversity’scampus in the heart of New York City.

The , established by the Office of the Provost, gives faculty members a furnished apartment, dedicated office space to advance work that engages New York City’s world-renowned academic, cultural, business and nonprofit communities. Applications are open. “The Ƶ NYC Scholars in Residence Program reflects our commitment to creating exceptional opportunities for faculty,” Provost C. Cybele Raver said. “By providing dedicated time and a home base in New York City, we are enabling our scholars to engage with the city’s extraordinary intellectual, cultural and professional communities in ways that will enrich their work and strengthen Ƶ’s impact. Their presence at our New York City campus will also create meaningful opportunities for our students to learn directly from leading scholars and artists while experiencing one of the world’s great centers of innovation and discovery.”

Kevin M. Stack, senior associate provost for Ƶ University–New York City, said he looks forward “to welcoming the inaugural cohort of ResidentScholarsto the campus.”

About the Program

Selectedfacultycanspend between31 daysand one academic semester in residence at Ƶ University–New York Cityadvancingprojects thatdraw on the city’sarchives, institutions, collaborators, research centers,industriesand creative networks.

Program support includes:

  • A furnished apartment for up to one semester (one- to three-bedroomunitsavailable based on need and availability)
  • Office space at Ƶ University–New York City
  • Reservedaccess to seminar rooms and classroom space
  • Opportunities to engage Ƶ students through formal and informal discussions about their research,scholarshipor creative practice
  • Apublic-facing lecture, panel discussion,exhibitionor similar eventtoshowcasetheir work during the residency

Resident Scholars are also encouraged to strengthen Ƶ’s relationships with New York City institutions and organizations through collaborations developed during their residency.

Eligibility

The program is open to all full-time Ƶ faculty in any academicschoolor college, butfacultymustconfirmtheir eligibility with their dean before applying.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Faculty interested in advancing their research,scholarshipor creative work through meaningful engagement with New York City’sresearch,cultural,businessand creative communities are encouraged to apply.Questions about the program may be directed to Stack.

For priority consideration,submityour application by:

  • Aug. 25, 2026,for fall 2026 residencies
  • Oct. 1, 2026,for spring 2027 residencies

Apply through the.