Oakley Center Fellows
The Oakley Center Fellows program supports Williams College faculty on leave in the humanities or social sciences with research funding, office space, and a collaborative scholarly residency.
Funder: Williams College
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline for Oakley Residential Fellowships / Oakley Center Fellows)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 research support per fellow; up to two fellows may receive an additional $1,400 as Herbert H. Lehman Fellows; possible supplemental funding for special needs.
Summary: Supports Williams College faculty on leave in the humanities or social sciences with residency, research funding, and a collaborative scholarly environment.
Key Information: Open only to Williams College faculty on leave; in-residence participation required.
Description
The Oakley Center Fellows program at Williams College is designed to foster innovative research in the humanities and social sciences, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary projects. The fellowship provides Williams faculty members on leave with office space at the Oakley Center, research funding, and participation in a vibrant intellectual community. Fellows are expected to be in residence for one or two semesters, engaging in a weekly forum to present and discuss their work-in-progress. Each year, up to two fellows may be recognized as Herbert H. Lehman Fellows for outstanding proposals related to political leadership, public service, or the arts, receiving an additional stipend.
