Become a part of the Postsecondary CTE Research Program at NC State sponsored by the ECMC Foundation. ECMCF CTE Research Fellows will enhance their ability to conduct and apply research that advances the field of Postsecondary Career and Technical Education. Applications for 2021 class of fellows is anticipated to open in June.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Research Fellow (Application Deadline December 1st, 2020).

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Application Process

We seek 15 to 18 CTE Fellows who are entering the dissertation stage research, proposing postdoctoral research or conducting a master’s thesis around research that aligns with current issues related to the field of postsecondary CTE.

We welcome applicants from a variety of postsecondary institutions and academic disciplines, such as education, economics, sociology and business.

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Complete this form to receive detailed information about the Career and Technical Education Fellows program and have a faculty member follow up with you.

As a CTE Fellow, you will receive research training, support to disseminate research, education on policy, mentoring and socialization into professional organizations. All this is designed to equip you with the network, tools, experience and skill set you need to improve student learning, equity and labor market outcomes related to CTE.

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We have designed this CTE Fellows program to provide scholars with the unique opportunity to be part of a community and a formal curriculum and mentoring to develop their research skills while working toward improving the field of Postsecondary CTE.

James E. Bartlett, Ph.D., Associate Professor


Meet Our Project Team

James E. Bartlett II, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Associate Professor

Audrey J. Jaeger, Ph.D.
Co-Principal Investigator
Distinguished Alumni Professor

Michelle E. Bartlett, Ph.D.
Co-Principal Investigator
Teaching Assistant Professor

Rey García, Ph.D.
Co-Principal Investigator
Professor of the Practice

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