Search Funds

Search funds in the amount of $1,200 can be requested from a college/dept to fill a vacant permanent Chair or faculty position (no temporary positions). Search funds are not given for multiple failed searches only the initial search. AAR sets aside $32,000 per year for this purpose. Once the $32,000 has been depleted, no funds will be granted. Search funds are to be used to bring faculty to campus and covers expenditures such as hotel, airfare, mileage, candidate only meals, etc. Advertising expenditures are at the cost of the college/dept. Search funds should not be requested for Zoom or other teleconferencing interview alternatives.