Eligibility and Guidelines

School of Historical Studies

The School of Historical Studies supports scholarship in all fields of historical research but is concerned principally with the history of western, near eastern and Asian civilizations, with particular emphasis upon the Greek and Roman world, the history of Europe (medieval, early modern, and modern), the Islamic world, East Asian studies, art history, history of science, and musicology. All selections are based on both external and internal review.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2024

Dates of Membership:
Term I: September 22 – December 19, 2025
Term II: January 12 – April 10, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, awarded no later than December 31, 2023.
• Scholars are expected to reside at the Institute for Advanced Study or in the Princeton area during the term(s) of their Membership.

Application Requirements

• A completed online application
• Curriculum vitae
• Research proposal (maximum 1,500 words)
• One-page bibliography related to your proposal
• PDF files of three publications, in print, from peer-reviewed sources
• Two reference letters (only required for applicants who received their Ph.D. in the last five years)

Funding Information and More:
The School of Historical Studies generally offers stipends of a maximum of $80,000 for the full academic year, and $40,000 for a single term. The Institute will also provide a limited reimbursement for travel expenses to incoming Members from outside the Princeton area.

Scholars who have received their Ph.D. no earlier than January 2018 and are currently Assistant Professors at a college or university in the U.S. or Canada may also simultaneously apply online to the Mellon Fellowship for Assistant Professors.

Short-term Visitorships for less than a full term and no stipend are also available ad-hoc. To inquire about a Visitorship opportunity, contact the Administrative Officer at HSao@ias.edu.

Members are required to remain in residence in Princeton during term time. The only obligation is to pursue one’s research. If they wish, Members may participate in seminars and meetings within the Institute, and there are ample opportunities for contact with scholars at nearby universities.

Visit the School of Historical Studies Membership page to learn more about our membership program, stipend calculations, funding sources, and more.

For all other inquiries, email hsappquery@ias.edu.