CHS-Institute of Historical Research Joint Fellowship in Hellenic Studies
CHS-Institute of Historical Research Joint Fellowship in Hellenic Studies supports postdoctoral scholars’ ancient history and archaeology research in Washington and Athens to advance classical studies.
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Funder: Center for Hellenic Studies, Harvard University
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Application) | November 9, 2026 (Reference letters)
Funding Amounts: DC: up to $25,000 stipend plus up to $1,500 research support for 16 weeks; Athens: approximately €1,500 monthly for 4 months; housing and health insurance benefits
Summary: A joint residential postdoctoral fellowship supporting ancient history and archaeology research through access to resources in Washington, DC, and Athens.
Key Information: Applicants must have defended their Ph.D. in Classics or a related field before July 1, 2026, and commit to full-time research residency at both institutions.
Description
The Center for Hellenic Studies (CHS), Harvard University, and the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) of the National Hellenic Research Foundation in Athens offer a joint residential postdoctoral fellowship for the 2027–2028 academic year. The program supports ancient history, epigraphy, numismatics, and classical archaeology, especially color studies, iconography, funerary archaeology, and GIS.
Fellows spend sixteen weeks in Washington, DC, and four months (approximately eighteen weeks) in Athens. Projects should benefit from both institutions’ libraries and access to archives, artifacts, archaeological sites, or other material in and around Athens. Fellows devote their time to research and engage with local academic communities. The fellowship also offers opportunities to visit CHS Greece in Nafplio, present ongoing work, and connect with other fellows.
