Discover your Purpose
Core Components
The core components of training are based on the professional socialization framework…
Welcome to Purpose
The PURPOSE program trains students in research focusing on social justice in education with the long-term goals of expanding the research workforce and advancing innovative solutions in the education sciences. Students accepted into the fellowship program receive a stipend, funding for travel and research materials, and one-on-one relationships with PURPOSE faculty mentors. Students accepted into the Scholars Network benefit from mentorship, research coaching, and the PURPOSE community. To learn more about the primary local site of research for fellows, the CDF Freedom Schools®, please view the video below.
11,000
Total Annual Stipend
2,000
Funds for Research and Grad School Prep
110
Fellows to Date
8
Cohorts
The CDF Freedom Schools®
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Reasons to Get Involved
Intellectual Development
The goal of the program is to provide fellows with opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills they need to…
Idea Generation
We believe that research can change lives, so our program was developed to encourage new ideas with a focus on…
Social Justice Education
The theme of the PURPOSE program is, “Social Justice: Using Research to Address Inequities in Education”. Students…
Student Success
We encourage student success and support as you explore educational opportunities. The program was designed to help…
Affiliated universities
