Maurice L. Mednick Memorial Fund
The Maurice L. Mednick Memorial was created in 1967 in honor of a young Norfolk industrialist who died from accidental causes and whose family and business associates wished to perpetuate his name by establishing a memorial that would emphasize his and the donors’ strong interest in higher education. Administration of the Mednick Memorial Fund is vested in the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges to encourage the professional development of VFIC college teachers and improve their academic competence through fellowships for research and advanced study. The VFIC encourages each of the colleges to select one deserving faculty member each year. Typical research awards are in the $2,250 range, as investments allow. This program is only open to faculty teaching at one of the seventeen VFIC member schools.
Timeline
- Fall – Member schools are notified about the program and nominate one faculty member to apply for funding.
- By February 28 – Nominated faculty member completes online form providing information about their proposed research and expenditures.
- By March 31 – Faculty and colleges are notified if nomination has been certified.
- By July 31 – Mednick funds are provided to the member colleges with the annual distribution.
Application Information
The following PDF file contains detailed information and instructions for applying: VFIC 2026 Mednick Faculty Fellowship Invitation