The Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities at the University of Pennsylvania's Wolf Humanities Center supports five scholars annually who are no more than five years from their doctorate. Fellows receive a $67,000 stipend plus a $3,000 research fund for the twelve-month appointment beginning July 1, 2027. The fellowship carries a teaching obligation of one course and participation in the weekly Mellon Research Seminar organized around the annual topic, which for 2027-28 is 'Empire.' The application deadline is November 1, 2026.
- Career stagePostdoctoral, Early career
- DegreePhD
- Degree requirementThe PhD (and its international equivalent, such as the DPhil) is the only eligible terminal degree. The degree must be in the humanities or in allied fields, such as anthropology or history of science.
- Career stage requirementscholars in the humanities who are no more than five years out of their doctorate
- OtherScholars who received or will receive their PhD (or DPhil) between May 2022 and December 2026 are eligible to apply.
- OtherIneligible categories include an MFA or any other doctorate, such as EdD; social scientists; scholars in educational curriculum building; and performing artists (note: scholars of performance are eligible).
- OtherScholars who received or will receive their PhD (or DPhil) between May 2022 and December 2026 are eligible to apply. No exceptions will be made.
- Degree notesThe PhD (and its international equivalent, such as the DPhil) is the only eligible terminal degree. The degree must be in the humanities or in allied fields, such as anthropology or history of science.
- Employment statusPreference will be given to candidates not yet in tenure track positions
- ComponentsStipend: $67,000/year; Research grant: $3,000
- BenefitsHealth Insurance
- TravelNot provided
- AccommodationNot provided
- Final deadlineNov 1, 2026
- CycleAnnual
- StatusOpen
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