Paloheimo Fellowship
The Paloheimo Fellowship from the School for Advanced Research supports PhD candidates in the social sciences as they complete impactful, dissertation-focused research in a collaborative residential setting.
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Funder: School for Advanced Research
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Full application deadline; portal opens September 1, 2026)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 stipend for nine months; campus apartment included; one fellowship awarded annually.
Summary: Nine-month residential fellowship supporting PhD candidates in social sciences as they complete their dissertations.
Description
The Paloheimo Fellowship, administered by the School for Advanced Research (SAR), is a prestigious nine-month residential fellowship designed to support PhD candidates in archaeology, anthropology, history, sociology, or closely related fields as they work toward substantial completion of their dissertations. Fellows receive a $50,000 stipend and a campus apartment, joining a cohort of resident scholars in an immersive, collaborative environment. The program emphasizes both scholarly impact and the ability to communicate research to broader audiences, with mentoring from senior fellows and a focus on empirically grounded work.
