Academic Programs
THE STAFF OF THE SILLERMAN CENTER is currently working with the Heller School to infuse philanthropy into existing curriculum. We are researching curriculum across the broad spectrum of Universities that teach about philanthropy and convening Heller School faculty to explore models for the development of philanthropy focused courses in the future. Further, we are meeting with curriculum experts at other University Centers on Philanthropy and the National Academic Centers Council.
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
The staff of the Sillerman Center is currently reviewing the existing market for executive education and examining the needs of foundation members, staff and other interested parties. We are developing standard format seminars and workshops on topics such as policy and philanthropy or program evaluation and the nature of evidence. The Center also intends to be responsive to the needs of the field as they develop and will be open to providing more tailored programming either topically or skill based. We intend to provide assistance to Brandeis alumni along with other interested groups.
SILLERMAN FELLOWSHIPS
The Sillerman Center will award fellowships to advanced Doctoral (Ph.D.) students, and Master's in Public Policy (M.P.P.) students. Selection criteria will include the student's interests and career aspirations relative to philanthropy. The recipients for fellowships will be chosen by a committee of faculty and staff members.
- The Sillerman Center will focus on preparing first and second year doctoral students to consider 3rd year appointments as Sillerman Fellows. Students will be required to connect philanthropic themes to their ongoing interests and produce dissertations that add critical knowledge to the philanthropic field
- Sillerman internship grants will be available to MPP students between their first and second year to encourage experiential learning in philanthropic settings.
