The Clark/Oakley Humanities Fellowship supports interdisciplinary humanities scholars focused on the visual through a collaborative residency at Williams College and the Clark Art Institute.
Funder: Williams College : Faculty at Williams
Due Dates: April 17, 2026 (Williams faculty Oakley Residential Fellowship) | April 1, 2027 (Anticipated Clark/Oakley Humanities Fellowship)
Funding Amounts: Stipend based on salary and sabbatical replacement needs; typically for one academic year or one semester; includes housing and office.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary humanities scholars with residency and engagement at Williams College’s Oakley Center and the Clark Art Institute.
The Clark/Oakley Humanities Fellowship is a collaborative residency for national and international humanities scholars whose research adopts an interdisciplinary approach to the visual. The program is jointly administered by Williams College’s Oakley Center and the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute’s Research and Academic Program. Fellows receive dedicated workspace at the Oakley Center, residence at the Clark scholars’ housing, and are fully integrated into the vibrant intellectual communities of both institutions. The fellowship encourages participation in weekly forums, lectures, workshops, symposia, and international conferences to foster scholarly engagement and collaboration.