Class of ’45 World Fellowship Program
Williams College's Class of ’45 World Fellowship funds faculty sabbatical research abroad to promote global understanding, conflict resolution, and world peace.
Funder: Williams College
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $2,000 to $20,000 for research and travel; amount varies by project scope and competition.
Summary: Supports Williams College faculty members' international research and study abroad during sabbatical to promote global understanding and peace.
Key Information: Open only to Williams College faculty on professional sabbatical planning research abroad in the award year.
Description
The Class of ’45 World Fellowship Program at Williams College provides annual funding to support faculty members undertaking international research and study abroad during a professional sabbatical. Established through a reunion gift from the Class of 1945, the program aims to foster scholarly work that advances conflict resolution, global understanding, and world peace. Selected fellows receive financial support for research and travel, enabling them to pursue significant academic projects abroad that will strengthen their future teaching and scholarship from a global perspective.
