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The University of Missouri-Columbia's Preparing Future Faculty Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity is designed to promote and develop scholars for tenure-track faculty positions at the University of Missouri and elsewhere, in any discipline. Deadline is January 16, 2017.

Up to 3 postdoctoral residential fellowships for 2 years to scholars interested in Christianity and academia. Starting salary will be $47,800 plus standard benefits, a moving allowance, and an annual professional and travel allowance. Deadline is January 11, 2017.

The Leakey Foundation offers up to 27 grants for ABD Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars to research human origins and evolution. Grants to doctoral students are in the $3,000-$15,000 range and postdoctoral schoalrs may be funded up to $25,000. Next deadline is January 10, 2017.

A sample of fellowship opportunities with upcoming deadlines starting January 1, 2017. Funding agencies include: International Writing Centers Association, Classical Association of the Atlantic States, Intercollegiate Studies Institute, and American Association for the Advancement of Science.

The Frederick Douglass Institute brings together scholars working in the humanities and social sciences in the area of Africa and the African Diaspora. The deadline for both pre- and postdoctoral fellowships is December 20, 2016.

The National Center for Atmospheric Research awards 2-year fellowships for 9 postdoctoral scholars to pursue research in collaboration with members of the High Altitude Observatory scientific staff. Deadline is January 6, 2017.

The Division of Earth Sciences awards postdocs for a period of up to two years to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education relating to the structure, composition, and evolution of the earth's biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. Deadline is January 10, 2017.

This past weekend was the much-anticipated Fall Dance Concert, featuring the work of three student-choreographers, a guest choreographer, and two UCSB faculty members. ​The theme of the show was Double Exposure: revealing, relating, responding.

The CCST Science and Technology Policy Fellows Program helps inform California's legislative process with scientific perspectives and expertise. Experience a year of public service and leadership training while making a difference in California's policy arena. Application deadline: February 28, 2017.

Share your story for a free t-shirt and chance to win lunch with UC President Janet Napolitano and Senior Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Christine Gulbranson.

The FrameWorks Institute – a nonprofit think tank that designs, conducts, interprets, and explains communications research to advance social justice – seeks a dynamic professional with strong skills in public speaking, writing, and fostering adult learning. Application review begins December 9.

Dr. Chavella T. Pittman and nhe National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity are hosting a webinar on Thursday, December 8, addressing potential issues with classroom dynamics following last month’s election.

The KCC Japan Education Exchange Graduate Fellowships Program supports future American educators who will teach more effectively about Japan. One fellowship of $30,000 will be awarded. Deadline is January 9, 2017.

The Ricci Institute invites applications for Ricci Doctoral Fellowship in-residence for the summer 2017 on topics related to Chinese-Western cultural history. The application deadline is January 6, 2017.

Applications are now open for the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Predoctoral & Postdoctoral Fellowships in Women’s History. The application deadline is January 6, 2017.