A. W. Mellon Junior Faculty Fellowship in Medieval Studies
Notre Dame's Medieval Institute offers a nine-month residency fellowship for junior faculty to research and complete a book manuscript in Medieval Studies, including a culminating scholarly seminar.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline; annual; applications accepted Nov 1–Feb 1)
Funding Amounts: $60,000 stipend for a nine-month residency (paid to home institution)
Summary: Nine-month fellowship for junior faculty in Medieval Studies to support research and writing of a book manuscript in residence at Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute.
Key Information: Full-time residency in South Bend required; no teaching duties; culminating scholarly seminar.
Description
This fellowship, offered annually by the Medieval Institute at the University of Notre Dame, supports a junior faculty scholar in Medieval Studies. The purpose is to enable the recipient to complete research and writing on a book manuscript in advance of tenure. The fellowship provides a nine-month academic year in residence at Notre Dame, with extensive research resources, a private carrel, and participation in the Institute’s intellectual community. The residency concludes with a half-day conference featuring senior scholars who provide feedback on the fellow’s manuscript.
