Princeton University - Fellowships - Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts

Princeton University - Fellowships - Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts The Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts , an interdisciplinary group of scholars in the humanities and social sciences, invites applications for the 2027-2030 fellowship competition . Applications are welcome for the following fellowships: Two or three Open Fellowships in any discipline represented in the Society One Fellowship in Humanistic Studies One Fellowship in Political Theory and Human Values Applicants may be considered for more than one fellowship category pertinent to their research and teaching. The Society’s website ( sf.princeton.edu ) provides additional details on the fellowship categories, eligibility, disciplines, and application dossier. Appointed as Associate Research Scholars in the Humanities Institute for three years, fellows pursue their research, attend weekly seminars and teach in academic departments. In each of the first two years, fellows teach one undergraduate course per semester, pending approval by the Office of the Dean of the Faculty; in their third year, they teach only one course in either semester. When teaching, fellows will carry the secondary rank of Lecturer. Applicants holding the Ph.D. at the time of application must have received the degree after January 1, 2025. Applicants not yet holding the Ph.D. are expected to have completed a substantial portion of the dissertation – at least half – at the time of application. Successful candidates must fulfill all requirements for the Ph.D., including filing of the dissertation, by June 15, 2027. Candidates for/recipients of doctoral degrees in Education, Jurisprudence, and from Princeton University are not eligible. Applicants may apply only once to the Princeton Society of Fellows. Selection is based on exceptional scholarly achievement and evidence of unusual promise, range and quality of teaching experience, and potential contributions to an interdisciplinary community. The Society of Fellows seeks a diverse and international pool of applicants. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV, dissertation abstract, research plan, writing sample, two course proposals, evidence of completed Ph.D. or progress to degree letter, and three reference letters. Letters of recommendation will be accepted until August 10, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET). Dossier specifications and further information on the application process and timeline are detailed on the Society’s website ( sf.princeton.edu ). We recommend that applicants review it before completing their application. The number of fellowships offered each year is contingent on funding. The work location for these positions is in-person on campus at Princeton University, and the positions are subject to the University’s background check policy. These positions are not eligible for sponsorship of an H-1B visa requiring consular processing; other visa sponsorships (including H-1B visas not requiring consular processing) may be available, as appropriate. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Contact Information Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts Princeton University 10 Joseph Henry House Princeton, New Jersey, 08544 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr H Net