A. W. Mellon Junior Faculty Fellowship in Medieval Studies
Nine-month Notre Dame fellowship for junior faculty in Medieval Studies to complete a book manuscript with strong research support and no teaching duties.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (A. W. Mellon Junior Faculty Fellowship in Medieval Studies)
Funding Amounts: $60,000 stipend for a nine-month residency; paid to the fellow's home institution.
Summary: Nine-month fellowship for junior faculty in Medieval Studies to complete a book manuscript in residence at Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute.
Key Information: Research residency at Notre Dame required; no teaching responsibilities; strong manuscript development support.
Description
The A. W. Mellon Junior Faculty Fellowship in Medieval Studies is a prestigious nine-month residential fellowship at the University of Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute. Supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, the fellowship is designed for assistant professors in the United States working in any field of Medieval Studies. The award enables recipients to spend an academic year in residence at Notre Dame, focusing on advancing research and completing a book manuscript prior to tenure.
Fellows benefit from a vibrant scholarly community, access to outstanding library and research resources, and a private carrel. The residency culminates in a half-day conference and seminar dedicated to the fellow’s research, with feedback from senior scholars to help prepare the manuscript for publication. There are no teaching obligations, but fellows are expected to participate in the intellectual life of the Institute and reside in South Bend, Indiana, during the fellowship period.
