Oakley Center Fellowship Program – Ruchman Fellows at Williams College
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The Oakley Center Fellowship Program at Williams College supports interdisciplinary humanities and social science research for faculty, scholars, and students through fellowships and collaborative activities.
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Funder: Williams College : Faculty at Williams
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Resident Fellowship application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Resident Fellows: $4,000 research support (with potential for additional funds); Ruchman Fellows: $2,000 stipend; Clark/Oakley Fellowships: amount varies by need
Summary: Supports research in the humanities and social sciences at Williams College through fellowships for faculty, professional scholars, and students, emphasizing interdisciplinary and collaborative projects.
Description
The Oakley Center Fellowship Program at Williams College fosters a vibrant intellectual community for research in the humanities and social sciences. The program offers several types of fellowships:
- Resident Fellowships for Williams faculty and professional scholars, providing dedicated office space, research support, and opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement.
- Ruchman Fellowships for students, supporting honors thesis or independent study research, particularly for those committed to graduate study and teaching careers.
- Clark/Oakley Humanities Fellowships for national and international scholars with interdisciplinary projects related to the visual arts, in collaboration with the Clark Art Institute.
Fellows participate in weekly forums to present works in progress and are encouraged to immerse themselves in all Oakley Center activities. The program values projects with a strong humanistic or social scientific focus, especially those with interdisciplinary dimensions.
