Class of ’45 World Fellowships
Internal — Williams College only
Class of ’45 World Fellowships support Williams College faculty with research and travel for international sabbatical study that promotes conflict resolution, global understanding, and world peace.
Funder: Williams College
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Application) | July 1, 2027 (Funds available) | June 30 following leave or sabbatical (Report)
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$20,000 for research and travel; funds cannot carry over beyond the award fiscal year
Summary: Supports Williams College faculty conducting international sabbatical research and study that promotes conflict resolution, global understanding, and world peace.
Key Information: Applicants must be scheduled for sabbatical in the 2027–2028 academic year and conduct research abroad during that period.
Description
The Class of ’45 World Fellowships at Williams College support international research and study abroad during a professional sabbatical. Established through a 50th reunion gift from the Class of 1945, the program finances research and travel associated with a fellow’s proposed program of study. Its founding principles emphasize research promoting conflict resolution, global understanding, and world peace.
Fellowships are awarded annually through review by the Committee on Appointments and Promotions (CAP). The program seeks projects that can strengthen fellows’ future contributions to teaching and scholarship from a global perspective. The Dean of the Faculty, in consultation with the provost, establishes program guidelines and funding limits.
