Short Description:
The Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts, an interdisciplinary group of scholars in the humanities and social sciences, invites applications for the 2026-2029 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 East Asian Studies 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 fellowships, eligibility, disciplines, and application dossier, and we recommend that applicants review this information before submitting an application. Appointed as Associate Research Scholars in the Council of the Humanities 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, 2024. 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, 2026. 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 asked to submit an application by August 5, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET) to the online portal at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/38581. 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.
Expected Salary Range: $101,000 – $105,000
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
Application Requirements:
The form below must be completed to submit your application for this position.
It is recommended that you read through the entire application and gather the required application materials before beginning your application. You will not be able to save or return to edit a partial application. Only complete applications will be accepted for consideration and the application form must be completed in its entirety before it can be submitted.
Upon submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address that you provide in your application. In some cases, your references may be contacted using the email address that you provide for them and may be asked to provide their recommendation via a web-based form similar to the application form.
Be sure to provide the correct email addresses for you and all of your references to ensure that communications from Princeton University are properly delivered.
For more information send an email to fellows@princeton.edu.
Eligibility:
- PhD conferred after January 1, 2024 or substantial dissertation progress (minimum 50%) at time of application
- Doctorate must be completed by June 15, 2026
- PhDs in Education, Jurisprudence, or from Princeton University are ineligible
- Applicants may only apply once to the Society of Fellows
Program Benefits or Awards:
- Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship (3 years)
- Salary: $101,000–$105,000 per year
- Teaching Load:
- Year 1 & 2: One course per semester
- Year 3: One course in either semester
- Title: Associate Research Scholar and Lecturer (secondary rank)
- Location: On-campus, Princeton University
Entry Fee: none
Location: Princeton, United Kingdom
Deadline: August 5, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET
Website link:
https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=38581
