Funder: Hoover Institution
Due Dates: November 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST (Full application) | August 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT (Applications open)
Funding Amounts: $125,000–$155,000 total compensation for one year, September 1, 2027–August 31, 2028
Summary: Supports scholars worldwide in completing original, significant research and a publishable manuscript during a year in residence at the Hoover Institution.
Key Information: Fellows must reside at Stanford University in Stanford, California, and are expected to present their research at least once.
Description
The Hoover Institution’s National Fellows Program enables outstanding scholars from colleges, universities, and institutions worldwide to step away from academic and professional responsibilities for one year of unrestricted, creative research and publication. Fellows pursue an original, significant research project, with the expectation of producing a publishable manuscript while in residence at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.
The program offers access to the Hoover Library and Archives, whose nearly one million volumes and more than 6,000 archival collections from 171 countries support primary-source research on political, economic, and social change. Fellows can also discuss their work with Hoover resident scholars and Stanford faculty, drawing on expertise in policy issues and strategic challenges. Participation in the institution’s intellectual life is encouraged.
