Hoover Fellows Program
Hoover Fellows Program supports early-career scholars in research-focused appointments to produce scholarly articles and books with public policy implications and contribute to intellectual life.
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Funder: Hoover Institution
Due Dates: November 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $169,950–$230,000 in 12-month base salary, plus $20,000 annual housing allowance; appointment of one to three years
Summary: Supports early-career scholars producing articles and books with public policy implications at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a relevant Ph.D. or equivalent degree, or complete it by September 1, 2027.
Description
The Hoover Fellows Program offers early-career scholars research-focused appointments at the Hoover Institution, a public policy research center on Stanford University’s campus in Stanford, California. Fellows are expected to publish scholarly articles and books with implications for public policy and contribute to the institution’s intellectual life. The position carries no teaching responsibilities, allowing fellows to concentrate on research and publication.
Relevant fields include economics, history, international relations, national security, political science, and public policy. Fellows are also encouraged to engage with Stanford’s broader research community in their respective fields. The 2027 position offers an appointment lasting one to three years.
