The Hellman Fellowships Program at Williams College funds pre-tenure assistant professors' research across all disciplines, supporting significant projects that enhance scholarly distinction.
Funder: Williams College : Faculty at Williams
Due Dates: December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: One-time grants of $2,000–$20,000 per award; funds available as early as July 2027.
Summary: Supports assistant professors at Williams College with research grants for significant pre-tenure projects across all disciplines.
Key Information: Project must be completed before tenure portfolio submission; no salary support allowed.
The Hellman Fellowships Program at Williams College provides assistant professors with one-time research grants designed to support significant projects that must be completed before tenure review. Grants may range from $2,000 to $20,000 and can fund a variety of research-related expenses, including travel, equipment, student assistants, and publication costs. The program is open to all fields and encourages proposals both for work conducted in Williamstown or elsewhere. The aim is to foster promising research by faculty members who are poised for distinction in their scholarly work.