Hellman Fellowships Program
The Hellman Fellowships at Williams College fund assistant professors' research expenses for significant projects to advance their scholarship before tenure review.
Funder: Williams College
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026
Funding Amounts: One-time grants of $2,000–$20,000 per award; project must be completed before tenure review.
Summary: Supports assistant professors at Williams College with research project expenses to advance scholarly work prior to tenure review.
Key Information: Award does not fund salary; only one Hellman Fellowship per individual.
Description
The Hellman Fellowships Program at Williams College provides assistant professors with one-time grants to support significant research projects that must be completed prior to tenure review. The fellowship is designed to enable substantial progress in research by covering non-salary expenses such as travel, equipment, student assistants, and publication costs. The program encourages innovative scholarship across all fields, regardless of popularity or perceived timeliness, and aims to help junior faculty establish or advance their research agendas.
