Michigan Society of Fellows Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-2029
The Michigan Society of Fellows invites applications for its prestigious 2026-2029 Fellowships in the humanities, arts, sciences, and professions. These fellowships provide recent Ph.D. graduates with the opportunity to engage in research and teaching at a major research university, offering both financial and intellectual support.
Fellows are appointed as Assistant Professors in relevant departments and Postdoctoral Scholars in the Michigan Society of Fellows for a three-year term, starting August 31, 2026.
📋 Opportunity Details
- Date Published: August 27, 2025
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
- Category:
- Fellowship
- Training
- Fully Funded
- Partial
- Postdoctoral
- Opportunity Location: United States
🏛️ About the Fellowship
The Michigan Society of Fellows values contributions that address social, environmental, and technical challenges. Applicants are encouraged to highlight how their research, teaching, service, and outreach activities engage with these pressing issues.
A comprehensive list of eligible departments for the upcoming fellowship term will be available on August 1, 2025.
🎁 Benefits
- A one-time relocation allowance of $2,500 (before taxes) is provided to incoming fellows as reimbursement in September following the beginning of their appointment.
- Relocation monies are considered taxable income by the IRS.
- Exceptions to this standard practice are rare and typically granted only in cases of extreme financial hardship.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be at the beginning of their academic careers, having received a Ph.D. or comparable professional or artistic degree.
- The Ph.D. (or comparable degree) must be completed between June 1, 2023, and August 30, 2026. These dates are strictly observed without exception.
- Applicants who have previously applied for the Society of Fellows Postdoctoral Fellowships may reapply but must submit a new application.
- Candidates who received their terminal degree in the field in which they are applying from the University of Michigan are not eligible to apply.
- Non-U.S. citizens are welcome to apply and will be considered.
📝 Application Process
Applicants should prepare the following documents for submission:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Writing/Work sample
- Research Proposal (not to exceed 3 double-spaced pages)
📅 Application Deadline
The deadline to apply is September 15, 2025.
🌐 Application Portal
- View details of the fellowship on the Michigan Society of Fellows website.
- Apply directly via the application portal.
This is an exceptional opportunity for recent Ph.D. graduates to advance their academic careers while contributing to meaningful research and teaching at the University of Michigan. Don't miss the chance to apply!
- The Society of Fellows provides a one-time relocation allowance of $2,500 (before taxes) to incoming fellows provided as reimbursement in September following the beginning of their appointment. Exceptions to this standard practice are atypical and rarely granted. In situations of extreme need and financial hardship, the relocation allowance may be requested as an advance but is not guaranteed. Incoming fellows should note that relocation monies are considered taxable income by the IRS.
