Oakley Center Fellowship Program
The Oakley Center Fellowship Program at Williams College supports collaborative humanities and social sciences research through residential fellowships and interdisciplinary engagement.
Funder: Williams College : Faculty at Williams
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Resident Fellowship application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 research support for Resident Fellows (faculty); $2,000 for Ruchman Fellows (students); additional funding possible for select projects.
Summary: Supports humanities and social sciences research by faculty, scholars, and students through residential fellowships fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Description
The Oakley Center Fellowship Program at Williams College offers a vibrant intellectual community for research in the humanities and social sciences. The program provides several types of fellowships—primarily Resident Fellowships for faculty and professional scholars, and Ruchman Fellowships for students. Resident Fellows receive office space at the Oakley Center, participate in weekly research forums, and are encouraged to engage in Center activities. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and supports a broad range of research projects, cultivating scholarly innovation and dialogue.
