SERA Early Career Faculty Mentoring Initiative
SERA has a Mentoring Program for Early Career Faculty. This program links early career faculty with peer or senior faculty mentors to provide a regionally driven network to support early career faculty with promotion and tenure, research/publications, and grant development. Please join us on Facebook or LinkedIn. For questions, please contact Michelle Peters and Tonya Jeffery.
SERA Research Grants
SERA is dedicated to furthering the advancement of graduate student and junior faculty educational research. Two competitive Research Grants for up to $1000 for 1-year projects will be awarded annually at the annual Conference to a Doctoral Student and Assistant Professor at a 4-year institution. Grant proposals are due May 1st, following the annual conference. Grant awardees will be notified by June 1st. Awardees will present at the next annual conference. For questions, please contact Shirley Matteson and Chrissy Cross.
Upcoming SERA Workshops
Workshop #1: How to Write a Successful SERA Conference Proposal!
Description: This workshop will focus on “how to” craft a successful SERA proposal for the 2026 conference.
Details: Saturday, September 13th, 2025, 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Workshop #2: Preparing to Present Your Research at the SERA Conference!
Description: This workshop will focus on creating your presentation and research paper for the SERA Conference.
Details: Saturday, November 8th, 2025, 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Workshop #3: Want to Be a SERA Paper Award Winner?
Description: Join us for an informative session to learn everything you need to know about the rules, eligibility, and submission process for SERA’s prestigious paper awards.
Details: Saturday, November 8th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshop #4: SERA Grant Proposal Workshop
Description: Learn how to craft a SERA grant proposal that could provide $1,000 in funding.
Details: Saturday, April 4th, 9:30 – 11:00 AM
