Institution: Princeton University
Deadline: August 5, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET
Location: Princeton, NJ, USA
The Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts invites applications for its 2026–2029 postdoctoral fellowship competition. Open to early-career scholars across the humanities and social sciences, the program offers four potential fellowships: Open Fellowships (2–3), one in Humanistic Studies, and one in East Asian Studies. Appointed fellows become Associate Research Scholars in the Council of the Humanities and are expected to teach, pursue independent research, and participate in interdisciplinary activities.
Employment Details
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Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship (3 years)
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Salary: $101,000–$105,000 per year
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Teaching Load:
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Year 1 & 2: One course per semester
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Year 3: One course in either semester
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Title: Associate Research Scholar and Lecturer (secondary rank)
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Location: On-campus, Princeton University
Eligibility Criteria
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PhD conferred after January 1, 2024 or substantial dissertation progress (minimum 50%) at time of application
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Doctorate must be completed by June 15, 2026
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PhDs in Education, Jurisprudence, or from Princeton University are ineligible
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Applicants may only apply once to the Society of Fellows
Program Highlights
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Weekly interdisciplinary seminars
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Collaborative environment among a cohort of international fellows
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Appointments across humanities and social science departments
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Teaching and research supported by the Council of the Humanities
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Comprehensive university benefits
