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Collaborative Arts Research Initiative

The Collaborative Arts Research Initiative (CARI) is an interdisciplinary, arts-focused research engine driven by the interests of faculty from across the University. By facilitating collaborations across disciplines, CARI maximizes the impact of faculty arts research, while enriching the University, local, and regional communities.

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CARI Faculty Fellowship Application now open!

The Collaborative Arts Research Initiative is now accepting applications for a new cohort of Faculty Fellows to begin in August, 2026. Any full-time faculty member at the University of Alabama, tenure-track or renewable contract is eligible to apply. A CARI Faculty Fellowship is a 2-year commitment to being an active member of a collaborative arts research community. Applications are due by 11:59 PM on November 30, 2025. Click the link above for more information on the application.


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CARI Fellowships for UA faculty are designed to support collaborative arts research over 2 year terms