Fellowships
The Clements Center fellowships support scholars completing book-length research on Texas, the American Southwest, or the U.S.-Mexico borderlands during a 9-month residency in Dallas.
Funder: Clements Center for Southwest Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 (junior fellows) or $65,000 (senior fellow) for a 9-month residency; includes research/travel allowance and publication subvention.
Summary: Residential fellowships supporting scholars completing book-length projects on Texas, the American Southwest, or the U.S.-Mexico borderlands.
Key Information: Fellows must be in residence in Dallas for the academic year; not for dissertation completion or starting new projects.
Description
The William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies at Southern Methodist University offers four residential research fellowships each year for junior and senior scholars in the humanities or social sciences. These fellowships are intended for scholars working on book-length projects related to Texas, the American Southwest (including California), or the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. The program provides fellows with uninterrupted time, resources, and a scholarly community to complete their manuscripts. Fellows are expected to be in residence in Dallas for the full academic year (approximately mid-August to mid-May) and to participate fully in the Center’s intellectual and social life. The fellowship does not involve teaching duties.
