Oakley Center Fellowship Program
The Oakley Center Fellowship Program at Williams College supports interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences research for faculty and students through fellowships and collaborative scholarly activities.
Funder: Williams College : Faculty at Williams
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Resident Fellowship (Williams faculty) | May 2027: Ruchman Student Fellowship (mid-May)
Funding Amounts: Faculty: $4,000 research stipend (with potential for additional funds); Students: $2,000 research stipend; Clark/Oakley Humanities Fellowships: variable, based on salary/sabbatical needs.
Summary: Supports Williams College faculty and students in interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences research through fellowships, stipends, and a collaborative scholarly environment.
Description
The Oakley Center Fellowship Program at Williams College fosters advanced research in the humanities and social sciences by providing fellowships to both faculty and students. The Center aims to create a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of scholars by offering dedicated workspace, opportunities for intellectual exchange, and regular forums for sharing research. Fellowships include Resident Fellowships for faculty (including Oakley Center Fellows, Clark/Oakley Humanities Fellows, Senior Fellows, and Visiting Fellows) and Ruchman Fellowships for students. The program encourages projects with strong humanistic or social scientific focus, particularly those that bridge disciplines.
