The Minority Postdoctoral Fellowship Program seeks to promote the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty at Teachers College. It provides recent doctorate recipients the opportunity to develop a program of research and participate as an active community member in the life of a graduate research university. The fellowship includes a $35,000 research stipend, $4,500 for teaching a course, research support of $5,000, free campus housing in a studio apartment (if desired), eligibility for low-cost student health insurance, and limited relocation costs. Appointment is for a nine-month period and renewable for a second year contingent.