The DEVCOM ARL’s Senior Military College (SMC) Faculty Fellowship Research Program is designed for STEM research faculty who wish to be involved in ARL-relevant research during the summer and continued engagement throughout the academic year. Recipients of the Fellowship are afforded the opportunity to conduct research that aligns with the faculty member’s interests and supports the mission of ARL.
Bridging academia and the Army to drive scientific discovery and modernization.
The program’s goal is to provide a fellowship program that ensures a constant flow of new ideas and fresh perspectives, which helps to keep ARL at the forefront of emerging science and technology. This ten-week summer program pairs talented senior military college faculty members with scientists and engineers in a direct relationship, providing the opportunity to conduct research at the Army’s foundational research laboratory.
Each fellow is awarded a $20,000 stipend and $5,000 to procure necessary lab supplies and consumable materials that directly support the execution and continuation of their research project. These resources strengthen the collaboration between faculty and ARL scientists, ensuring that the work completed during the fellowship advances Army research priorities and delivers measurable impact.
Eligibility Requirements
- U.S. Citizen
- Letter of Endorsement from Department Head
- Hold a full-time faculty position at a Senior Military College
- Have not engaged in a research partnership with ARL within the last 5 years
Selection Process
The selection process for the includes four stages. Stage 1 confirms applicant eligibility. Stage 2 involves application review and selection by ARL partners. Stage 3 collects a letter of intent, and Stage 4 completes the required background investigation. Applicants must successfully complete all four stages to be considered for appointment.
Available Opportunities
Alternative Fuel Power Generation and Synthesis
Causal Inference in Simulation Scenarios
Causal Structure Discovery from Multi-Modal Data with Missing Observations
Chemical and Electrochemical Energy Conversion Materials, Processes, and Devices
2026 Program Details
Application Details and Instructions
Use this application to apply for the SMC Faculty Fellowship Research Program.
To complete the application, in addition to the standard personal and academic information, applicants will need:
- Curriculum vitae – In PDF format, maximum file size 8 MB.
- Research proposal – tailored to the opportunity, in PDF format, with a maximum file size of 8 MB.
- Research Topic:
- Should relate to a specific opportunity at ARL.
- Five- to Seven-Page Proposal.
- Applicant Information:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Academic Discipline
- Research Capabilities:
- Provide a clear overview of your research capabilities by describing the research you have conducted. Include methodologies and techniques you are proficient in.
- Research Interests:
- Concisely explain your research interests.
- Describe the specific ARL area of research you would like to explore.
- Explain how your expertise can impact the desired research area.
- Outcome:
- State the expected/desired outcome(s) of the 10-week experience.
- Follow-on Engagement:
- Include how the research can be continued at your home institution for continued collaboration with the ARL.
Once these items have been collected, use the button below to proceed to the application.
All applications must be submitted by January 18, 2026, 11:59 PM (Eastern).
Any applications received after this date will not be eligible for consideration.
Join the SMC Faculty Fellows Research Program and conduct cutting-edge research in an Army lab.
