Applications are currently being accepted for the University of Pennsylvania Wolf Humanities Scholarship 2027 in USA. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About University of Pennsylvania Wolf Humanities Scholarship
Wolf Humanities Scholarship supports early-career humanities scholars through the Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships; the Wolf Humanities Scholarship funds a one-year appointment with a minimum stipend, research funds, and health insurance for fellows engaged in research and teaching related to the Center’s annual topic.
The fellowship is offered by the Wolf Humanities Center at the University of Pennsylvania. The Center convenes interdisciplinary research around yearly themes (2027–2028 topic: Empire) and appoints fellows who teach, participate in seminars, and contribute to the Center’s intellectual life.
Benefits of University of Pennsylvania Wolf Humanities Scholarship
- Appointment is twelve months (July 1, 2027—June 30, 2028) and carries a minimum stipend of $67,000
- A $3000 research fund
- Discounted single-coverage health insurance
- During their appointment, Wolf Humanities Center’s Postdoctoral Fellows teach one course rostered in one or more of the humanities departments or programs in Penn’s College of Arts & Sciences
- Participate in the Center’s weekly Mellon Research Seminar (Tuesdays, 12:00–2:00)
- Fellows collaborate on the planning of a public symposium on the Center’s annual topic and participate in professional development workshops
- Fellows are appointed a faculty mentor
University of Pennsylvania Wolf Humanities Scholarship Requirements
- Scholars who received or will receive their PhD (or DPhil) between May 2022 and December 2026 are eligible to apply. No exceptions will be made.
- The PhD (and its international equivalent, such as the DPhil) is the only eligible terminal degree. The degree must be in the humanities or in allied fields, such as anthropology or history of science.
- Ineligible categories include an MFA or any other doctorate, such as EdD; social scientists; scholars in educational curriculum building; and performing artists (note: scholars of performance are eligible).
- Scholars who received or will receive their PhD from the University of Pennsylvania during our noted window of eligibility are welcome to apply.
- The fellowship is open to all scholars, national and international, who meet eligibility requirements. International scholars outside of North America are appointed under a J-1 visa (Research Scholar status).
- Fellows are required to be in residence for the term of the fellowship.
Application Date and Process
- All forms, documents, and letters must be submitted in Interfolio by end of day on November 1, 2026.
- Fill out the three required forms in Interfolio: Applicant Profile, Equal Employment Opportunity, Where did you hear about this position?
- Upload the four required documents in Interfolio: Research Plan, Course Proposal, C.V., Writing Sample.
- Research Plan: provide a detailed research plan for the year and describe how your project contributes to scholarly debates about ‘Empire.’ 1000 words maximum; word limit does not apply to bibliography or citations.
- Course Proposal: provide a proposal for a course related to the theme of ‘Empire.’ No longer than 2 pages and include course objectives, selective readings, and a description of one assignment.
- Writing Sample: provide a sample publication or unpublished paper of about 20–25 pages. Page limit does not apply to bibliography or citations.
- Submit requests for 3 confidential letters of recommendation in Interfolio.
- Note that Interfolio is overwhelmed by large numbers of uploads and submissions in the last minutes before an application deadline. Please plan accordingly.
Application Deadline
01 November, 2026
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