Senior Fellows
The Oakley Center Senior Fellows program enables retired Williams College faculty in the humanities or social sciences to continue research and scholarly engagement in a collegial academic setting.
Funder: Williams College : Faculty at Williams
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Resident Fellowship application deadline; applies to Senior Fellows)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 annual research stipend; appointment for one semester or one year
Summary: Supports Williams emerita/us faculty in the humanities or social sciences with research and scholarly engagement at the Oakley Center.
Key Information: Appointment by the President; direct contact required—no public application form.
Description
The Senior Fellows program at the Oakley Center provides Williams College emerita/us faculty with the opportunity to continue their scholarly engagement in the humanities or social sciences within a supportive academic community. Senior Fellows are appointed for either a semester or a full academic year, receive an office at the Oakley Center, and are invited to participate fully in the Center’s activities, including a weekly lunchtime forum for informal discussion of work-in-progress. The program aims to foster ongoing research and collegial interaction among experienced faculty.
