School of Historical Studies
The School of Historical Studies supports scholarship in all fields of historical research but is concerned principally with the history of western, near eastern and Asian civilizations, with particular emphasis on the Greek and Roman world, the history of Europe (medieval, early modern, and modern), the Islamic world, East Asian studies, art history, history of science, and musicology.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Dates of Membership:
Term I: September 20 – December 17, 2027
Term II: January 10 – April 14, 2028
Membership Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, awarded no later than July 31, 2026.
- Scholars are expected to reside at the Institute for Advanced Study or in the Princeton area during the term(s) of their Membership.
Application Requirements:
- A completed online application
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal (maximum 1,500 words)
- One-page bibliography related to the proposal
- Three writing samples, published or in proofs, from peer-reviewed sources
- Two reference letters (only required for applicants who received their Ph.D. in 2020 or later)
Funding:
- Up to $40,000 for a single term and $80,000 for a full academic year.
- A limited reimbursement for travel expenses to incoming Members from outside the Princeton area.
ELIGIBLE SCHOLARS MAY SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLY FOR ONE OF THE TWO FELLOWSHIPS:
Mellon Fellowship for Assistant Professors:
- Received their Ph.D. between January 1, 2020 and July 31, 2026.
- Currently Assistant Professors at a college or university in the U.S. or Canada.
- Able to return to their current institution after the fellowship.
Postdoctoral Fellowship:
- Received their Ph.D. degree between July 1, 2024 and August 31, 2026.
- One opening for a scholar in the field of Medieval Studies.
- Two openings for scholars in the field of Europe & the World post 1800.
- At least one writing sample published in a peer-reviewed source.
- Annual stipend of $75,000, with the possibility of a renewed contract for the 2028-29 academic year.
For Further Information:
Membership application: https://www.ias.edu/hs/membership
The Institute for Advanced Study: https://www.ias.edu/about
Funding: https://www.ias.edu/hs/fundingsources
For all other inquiries, email hsappquery@ias.edu
