Oakley Center Fellowship Program
The Oakley Center Fellowship Program at Williams College supports interdisciplinary research in the humanities and social sciences through a collaborative scholarly community.
Funder: Williams College
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Resident Fellowship application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 research support for Resident Fellows; up to $1,400 additional for Lehman Fellows; $2,000 for Ruchman Fellows; Clark/Oakley Humanities Fellowships have variable stipends.
Summary: Supports innovative research in the humanities and social sciences for faculty, professional scholars, and students in a collaborative academic environment.
Description
The Oakley Center Fellowship Program at Williams College is designed to foster a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community in the humanities and social sciences. The program offers several types of fellowships—including Resident Fellowships for faculty and professional scholars, Senior and Visiting Fellowships, and Ruchman Fellowships for students. Fellows receive dedicated office space at the Oakley Center, participate in weekly scholarly forums, and gain access to additional resources and activities that encourage both individual research and collective engagement. The program emphasizes innovative scholarship and values projects with interdisciplinary or collaborative components.
