Resident Scholars
SAR's Resident Scholars program offers fellowships for scholars in anthropology and related fields to complete manuscripts or dissertations in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
Funder: School for Advanced Research
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Full application deadline for Resident Scholar Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Senior fellows: $70,000 (9 months) or $35,000 (4.5 months) | Junior fellows: $50,000 (9 months)
Summary: Fellowships supporting scholars in anthropology, archaeology, and related fields to complete manuscripts or dissertations advancing human understanding.
Key Information: Applicants must submit all materials online; separate offices are not available due to campus construction.
Description
The Resident Scholars program at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) offers residential fellowships to scholars who have completed their research and require dedicated time, space, and community support to complete manuscripts or dissertations. The program welcomes projects from archaeology, anthropology, history, sociology, and related fields, with an emphasis on empirically grounded research and writing that is accessible to non-specialist audiences. Fellows benefit from a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and informal mentorship opportunities.
