Princeton Society of Fellows Associate Research Scholars

The Princeton Society of Fellows, an interdisciplinary group of scholars in the humanities and humanities-related social sciences, invites applications for its prestigious fellowship program. This opportunity is designed for early-career scholars who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, teaching experience, and potential contributions to an interdisciplinary academic community.

🏛️ About the Fellowship

The Princeton Society of Fellows annually awards fellowships to scholars in the humanities and humanities-related social sciences. Fellows are appointed as Associate Research Scholars in the Council of the Humanities for a three-year term. During this time, fellows:

• Pursue independent research.
• Attend weekly seminars.
• Teach undergraduate courses in their respective academic departments.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• First and Second Years: Teach one undergraduate course per semester.
• Third Year: Teach one course in either semester.
• Fellows will also carry the secondary rank of Lecturer when teaching.

The Society seeks a diverse and international pool of applicants.

📜 Fellowship Categories

1. Two or Three Open Fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciences

• Open to applicants in all disciplines represented in the Society.
• Responsibilities include:
  • Research and teaching (one course per semester in the first two years, one course in the third year).
  • Participation in team-taught or self-designed courses in the host department or interdisciplinary programs.
  • Advising in their specialty or related research areas.

2. One Fellowship in Humanistic Studies

• Supported jointly by the Council of the Humanities and the Society of Fellows.
• Open to candidates in humanities disciplines represented in the Society.
• Responsibilities include:
  • Research and teaching (one course per semester in the first two years, one course in the third year).
  • Co-teaching in the Humanities Sequence during the first two years.
  • Contributing to community-building activities in the Program in Humanistic Studies, such as workshops, field trips, and undergraduate society events.

3. One Fellowship in East Asian Studies

• Supported jointly by the Department of East Asian Studies and the Society of Fellows.
• Open to candidates whose research focuses on East Asia.
• Responsibilities include:
  • Research and teaching (one course per semester in the first two years, one course in the third year).
  • Co-teaching courses such as:
    • East Asian Humanities I: The Classical Foundations (antiquity to ca. 1600)
    • East Asian Humanities II: Traditions and Transformations (modern period to present)
    • East Asia to 1600 or East Asia since 1800.
  • Advising in their specialty or related research areas.

💰 Benefits

• Salary Range: $101,000 - $105,000 per year.
• Research Support: $5,000 research account.
• Access to university grants.
• Shared office space, computer, and other resources.
• Fellows are expected to be on campus during the academic year to fully participate in the intellectual life of the Society and the University.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D. Degree Requirements:

1. Applicants with a Ph.D.:

   • Must have received their degree between January 1, 2024, and the application deadline, August 5, 2025.
   • Priority is given to applicants with no more than one year of research-only funding post-Ph.D.
   • Must upload evidence of Ph.D. completion (e.g., Ph.D. certificate, official transcript, or degree confirmation letter).

2. Applicants who are ABD (All But Dissertation):

   • Must fulfill all conditions for the Ph.D. degree, including defense and filing of the dissertation, by June 15, 2026.
   • Must have completed at least half of their dissertation at the time of application.
   • Must upload a letter from the Department Chair or Director of Graduate Studies confirming "progress to degree."

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants who have previously applied to the Princeton Society of Fellows are not eligible to apply again.
• Candidates for/recipients of doctorates in Education (Ed.D. or Ph.D.), Jurisprudence, or DMA, and candidates for/recipients of Ph.D. degrees from Princeton University are not eligible.
• Positions are subject to Princeton University's background check policy.
• Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

📅 Application Process and Deadline

Key Dates:

• Application Deadline: August 5, 2025

Application Process:

1. Complete the online application form in its entirety. Partial applications will not be accepted.
2. Gather all required application materials before starting the application process.
3. Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation email. References may be contacted via the email addresses provided in your application.
4. Ensure all email addresses (yours and your references') are accurate to avoid communication issues.

For more information, email: fellows@princeton.edu.

Apply Now:

• Submit Your Application

🌟 Additional Information

• Published Date: June 26, 2025
• Opportunity Location: United States
• Host Institution: Princeton University

For more details, visit the Princeton Society of Fellows website.

• Expected Salary Range: $101,000 - $105,000
• A $5,000 research account
• Access to certain university grants
• A shared office, computer and other resources
• Fellows are expected to be on campus during the academic year in order to participate fully in the intellectual life of the Society and the wider University community.