Byron Hanke Fellowship 2026

Byron Hanke Fellowship 2026 Overview

The Byron Hanke Fellowship is designed to support graduate students in the US and Canada who are conducting research on topics related to community associations. This fellowship is provided by the Foundation for Community Association Research and aims to advance the development, management, and governance of common interest communities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be enrolled in a Masters, PhD, or law program at an accredited institution in the US or Canada. Research topics should focus on community associations, covering aspects like financial crises, aging infrastructure, home values, technology risks, and environmental conservation.

Fellowship Benefits

The fellowship offers partial funding, ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, distributed over one year. This financial support is intended to facilitate significant research that can contribute to the field and benefit the Foundation for Community Association Research.

Application Details

Interested candidates should prepare a detailed research proposal and submit it along with references and a writing sample by the deadline of May 1, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the official application page.

Research Topics

• Community Associations in Lien Priority, Insolvency or Foreclosure
• Responses to aging infrastructure and residents within Community Associations
• Impact of Community Associations on home values and resale activity
• Management of technological risks and data collection by Community Associations
• Conservation efforts and environmental protection by Community Associations