Mellon Fellowship of Scholars in the Humanities
Mellon Fellowship of Scholars in the Humanities supports recent humanities doctorate recipients through research, teaching, and mentorship at Stanford to develop their work as scholars and teachers.
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Funder: Stanford Humanities Center
Due Dates: October 15, 2026, 11:59 PM Pacific Time (Application and recommendations)
Funding Amounts: $98,000 stipend for 2026–27, $6,000 annual research account, and $9,000 one-time stipend; two-year fellowship with possible third-year extension
Summary: Supports recent humanities doctorate recipients in developing their research and teaching through departmental appointments, mentorship, and a scholarly cohort at Stanford.
Key Information: Applicants must complete their qualifying doctorate between July 31, 2023 and July 31, 2027; Stanford PhD holders are ineligible.
Description
The Stanford Humanities Center’s Mellon Fellowship of Scholars in the Humanities supports recent doctorate recipients as they develop as scholars and teachers. Fellows join a Stanford humanities department or interdisciplinary program, receive office space and a faculty mentor, and participate in the Center’s programs and workshops. Weekly cohort meetings provide opportunities to share current work, offer feedback, and engage with invited guests on professional and intellectual topics.
Admissions focus on selected fields that rotate each year. For fellowships beginning in fall quarter 2027, the designated fields are German Studies, Iberian and Latin American Cultures, Music, and Philosophy. Applicants’ work must have demonstrable relevance to teaching and research in the designated department. Up to four fellowships will be awarded.
