The CREL Fellowship provides graduate students with opportunities to learn while working in community-engaged programs, which may also include applied research projects, focused on topics related to race, color, ethnicity, location, and their influence on the quality of life for all Americans. The Fellowship is designed to prepare students traditionally underrepresented in social work, such as first-generation graduates, those from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds, veterans, LGBTQIA+, and students with disabilities, bridge the gaps between their undergraduate studies with experiences and skills to enter careers in macro practice settings.