QIESR Scholars Program

(Three-Year Term | Renewable)

QIESR Invited Scholars are individuals not within the Queen’s community and connect QIESR to leading national and international conversations in the scholarship of teaching and learning, discipline-based education research, and educational research. This designation recognizes established scholars whose work demonstrates conceptual depth, methodological strength, and public contribution.

QIESR Invited Scholars contribute through visible intellectual engagement rather than administrative responsibility. During their term, QIESR Invited Scholars have the opportunity to deliver a high-profile lecture or seminar, create or participate in a QIESR Nexus, and engage in dialogue with QIESR Scholars and Student Scholar Partners as appropriate. They may provide consultative input on emerging scholarly directions and/or participate in collaborative initiatives that enhance QIESR’s national visibility.

(Three-Year Term | Renewable)

The QIESR Scholar designation recognizes faculty, librarians, staff or postdoctoral fellows who demonstrate sustained leadership in educational scholarship. QIESR Scholars serve as intellectual anchors within the QIESR ecosystem, contributing to mentorship, scholarly culture, and institutional capacity-building.

QIESR Scholars maintain an active program of inquiry and contribute meaningfully to QIESR initiatives over their term. This may include creating, participating in, or leading a Nexus group, supporting emerging scholars, contributing to public scholarship events, and advancing knowledge mobilization within the institution. The role is designed to amplify existing and ongoing scholarly leadership rather than introduce substantial new obligations.

By formalizing scholarly leadership within Queen’s, QIESR strengthens mentorship pathways, supports cross-disciplinary collaboration, and establishes visible standards of rigour and ethical inquiry across its broader network.

(One-Year Term | Renewable)

The Student Scholar Partner designation recognizes undergraduate and graduate students as contributors to educational scholarship. This role reflects QIESR’s commitment to partnership-based inquiry and the development of future scholars.

Student Scholar Partners engage in scholarly dialogue within the Practice and Innovation Nexus, present work-in-progress during their term, and contribute to knowledge mobilization initiatives. The role is developmental and collaborative, offering students mentorship and visibility while strengthening the culture of inclusive scholarly engagement.

Annual appointments are renewable based on continued engagement, ensuring flexibility while sustaining continuity and creating opportunities for ongoing scholarly involvement beyond student partnership.

Three-Year Term | Renewable

The QIESR Invited Scholar designation recognizes established national or international leaders in educational scholarship whose work demonstrates conceptual depth, methodological rigour, and sustained scholarly contribution.

QIESR Invited Scholars contribute to QIESR through visible intellectual engagement, including a public lecture or seminar and participation in scholarly dialogue with QIESR Scholars and Student Scholar Partners.

Nomination Process

Nominations may be submitted by QIESR leadership, Self-Nominations, QIESR Scholars, Deans, or other academic leaders.

Application Requirements

1. A brief nomination statement (1–2 pages) describing the nominee’s scholarly contributions and alignment with the QIESR mission and priorities
2. Current full or abbreviated (5 page) academic CV
3. Submit full application to qiesr@queensu.ca with the Subject Line QIESR Scholar

Appointments are adjudicated by the QIESR Strategy Nexus and confirmed by the Vice-Provost Teaching and Learning or designate.

Three-Year Term | Renewable

The QIESR Scholar designation recognizes faculty, librarians, staff or postdoctoral fellows at Queen’s who demonstrate sustained leadership in educational scholarship and contribute to building institutional capacity.

QIESR Scholars maintain active programs of inquiry and contribute to QIESR initiatives through activities such as mentorship, participation in the Practice and Innovation Nexus, and scholarly events. The Scholar role amplifies existing scholarly leadership and does not require course release.

Eligibility

• Faculty, librarians, staff or postdoctoral fellows
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed or publicly disseminated educational scholarship
• Commitment to ethical and impact-oriented inquiry

Application Requirements

1. Scholarly Statement (1 page maximum)
   • Description of educational scholarship contributions
   • Proposed contributions to QIESR over the term
      
2. Full or abbreviated (5-page) CV
   • Relevant publications and dissemination
   • Grants and scholarly leadership
      
3. Letter or email of support from Department Head or Dean confirming support for participation.
4. Submit full application to qiesr@queensu.ca with the Subject Line QIESR Scholar.

One-Year Term | Renewable

The Student Scholar Partner designation recognizes undergraduate and graduate students engaged in educational scholarship. The role formalizes student partnership in research, evaluation, and knowledge mobilization initiatives.

Student Scholar Partners contribute to scholarly dialogue within QIESR programming, present work-in-progress during their term, and engage in mentorship and collaboration.

Eligibility

• Current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at Queen’s
• Active engagement in educational scholarship or related inquiry

Application Requirements

1. Scholarly Statement (1 page maximum)
   1. Description of educational scholarship contributions
   2. Proposed contributions to QIESR over the term
       
2. Faculty reference (email confirmation sufficient)
3. Submit full application to qiesr@queensu.ca with the Subject Line QIESR Scholar