PURPOSE: The Fesler-Lampert Chair in Urban and Regional Affairs is one of four endowed chairs made possible through the generosity and vision of David and Elizabeth Fesler to honor Mr. Fesler’s grandfathers, Bert Fesler and Jacob Lampert. The endowment is intended to stimulate interdisciplinary research and teaching through the appointment of distinguished, broadly learned scholars to endowed faculty positions at the University of Minnesota.

The endowment generates approximately $35,000 to support, for one year, the research activities of a University of Minnesota faculty member for work on a project related to urban and regional affairs in Minnesota. Funds may be used to obtain release time or other support for the project and may be used for either new or current projects. Previous holders of the chair have used this support to complete projects on population changes in Minnesota, employee turnover and retention rates at Minnesota companies, and the impact of computer networks on civic life in rural Minnesota communities.

HOW TO APPLY: An announcement regarding the competition for the chair is sent to faculty annually during early spring semester, and the deadline for receipt of application materials is generally late March.

For more information about the Fesler-Lampert Chair in Urban and Regional Affairs:

View the most recent Fesler-Lampert competition announcement (for 2008–2009)

Contact CURA director Tom Scott at 612-625-7340 or by e-mail.

Learn about previous holders of the chair.