Fellowships - Institute for Advanced Study
The Fellowships - Institute for Advanced Study support social science scholars to pursue independent or theme-based research in a collaborative setting at the Institute for Advanced Study.
Funder: Institute for Advanced Study
Due Dates: October 15, 2025 | October 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Stipend up to $80,000 for the academic year; typically supplements at least 50% of base salary.
Summary: Annual residential fellowships for social science scholars to pursue research at IAS with access to extensive campus resources.
Key Information: Ph.D. (or equivalent) must be conferred by the application deadline; no letters of recommendation are accepted; residential presence is required.
Description
The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) School of Social Science offers approximately 20 residential fellowships each year to junior and senior scholars from a wide range of social science and related disciplines. Fellows, known as Members, join a vibrant interdisciplinary community and gain access to IAS resources, including office space, libraries, subsidized dining, and housing. About half of the fellows participate in the annual theme seminar, while the rest pursue independent research projects. The fellowship is designed to foster advanced research and intellectual exchange in a collaborative environment.
