Resident Scholars
SAR's Resident Scholars program offers residential fellowships for scholars to complete major writing projects in archaeology, anthropology, and related fields, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship.
Funder: School for Advanced Research
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Full application deadline for Resident Scholars)
Funding Amounts: Senior scholars: $70,000 (9 months) or $35,000 (4.5 months) | Junior scholars: $50,000 (9 months)
Summary: Residential fellowships supporting manuscript and dissertation completion in archaeology, anthropology, and related fields.
Key Information: Applications close the first Monday in November annually; fellows must be in residence for at least 90% of their appointment.
Description
The Resident Scholars program at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) offers prestigious residential fellowships for scholars in archaeology, anthropology, history, sociology, and related fields. The program provides a supportive environment, including campus housing, for scholars to complete major writing projects such as manuscripts or dissertations. Emphasizing interdisciplinary and publicly accessible scholarship, the program encourages collaboration and mentorship among fellows, with senior scholars expected to mentor junior fellows. Projects should require nine months to bring to substantial completion, though semester-long fellowships may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
