Stanley J. Seeger Visiting Research Fellowships

Visiting research fellowships for overseas scholars pursuing projects in the humanities or social sciences, in residence at Princeton, free of teaching and other obligations.

The Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies at Princeton University invites applications for a limited number of Stanley J. Seeger Visiting Research Fellowships for scholars based in Greece or other overseas countries who wish to spend time in residence at Princeton, pursuing research projects in the humanities or the social sciences, free of teaching and other obligations. Individuals based in the United States and Canada are not eligible to apply.

These fellowships are normally offered annually and are awarded on a competitive basis. Awardees will be appointed for one term, rank contingent on credentials, and will pursue research full-time. Visiting fellowships are available for one term: fall, spring, or summer, as described in the following paragraph. 

Fall term appointments are expected from September 1, 2026, until December 16, 2026 (3 ½ months). Spring term appointments are expected from January 15, 2027, until June 1, 2027 (4 ½ months). Summer appointments are expected from June 15, 2027, until August 16, 2027 (2 months). 

These fellowships are residential, and as such, fellows are expected to be at Princeton at all times, devoting the majority of their time to research and writing. They are required to participate in Hellenic Studies activities and the intellectual life of the University. They present their work-in-progress at Hellenic Studies workshops and are encouraged to meet colleagues in their respective academic disciplines. They enjoy full access to the University's library, archival, and computing resources. Fellows are provided a shared workspace and access to the Hellenic Studies Reading Room in the University Library. Secretarial services and office supplies are not provided to fellows. Computing support is available through the University’s Office of Information Technology. Before departure, fellows are required to submit a report on their scholarly activities at Princeton.

Stanley J. Seeger Visiting Fellowships normally carry a gross monthly salary of at least $5,186. With the approval of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty, the salary level may be adjusted for scholars receiving outside funding for the research they propose to pursue at Princeton. We also offer housing option for the duration of your appointment. These modestly furnished, one-bedroom, non-smoking apartments are located within easy walking distance of campus. The apartment management company strictly enforces a limit of two persons per unit, except for one child under 24 months during the term of the lease. Hellenic Studies will cover the monthly lease allowance on behalf of fellows who lease one of these apartments. The monthly lease allowance is intended to cover rent in addition to related housing expenses (utilities, local phone, basic cable, and high-speed internet). The fellow will be responsible for housing expenses exceeding the monthly lease allowance, including damages and out-of-the-ordinary cleaning. 

Housing not through Princeton University: Fellows who do not accept one of the off-campus apartments arranged by Princeton University are not eligible to receive a monthly lease allowance. These fellows will be responsible for finding and securing their own housing at their own expense.

Housing Before/After the Fellowship: Fellows who arrive in Princeton before the start date or who remain in Princeton after the end date of their fellowship are required to secure alternative accommodations at their own expense.

Eligibility

(a) scholars in all humanities or social sciences disciplines affiliated with Greek academic institutions, including universities and research institutes. Early career scholars with adjunct appointments at Greek institutions may also be considered; 

(b) professionals who are affiliated with Greek institutions: libraries, museums, the Archaeological Service, governmental agencies, etc.; 

(c) independent scholars with a Ph.D. (i.e., not affiliated with an institution) who are residents of Greece or other overseas countries and who have a distinguished record of published work; 

(d) Hellenists, irrespective of nationality, who hold regular faculty or research appointments at academic institutions in overseas countries other than Greece, and who specialize in Classical reception studies, Late Antique studies, Byzantine studies, or Modern Greek studies. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree. 

The Executive Committee may consider applications from individuals who have already held a Stanley J. Seeger Fellowship or another appointment through Hellenic Studies. However, in all but exceptional circumstances, at least ten years must elapse between two appointments or fellowship awards. 

Fellows may not hold other fellowships during the term of this fellowship. Fellows are expected to be fluent in English. 

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are required to apply online via AHIRE (search for D-26-HLS-00004).  For applications to be considered, the following material must be uploaded via the online application:

• Cover sheet with title and summary (200 words) of a proposed research project and a brief bio (one paragraph)
• Research proposal (five pages; 2,000 words maximum), including a detailed description of the project, timetable, explicit goals, and a rationale for why it should be pursued at Princeton.
• Selected bibliography.
• A standard, detailed curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
• Two samples of recent work (in English).
• All non-US citizens and non-US permanent residents are required to provide TOEFL results or equivalent, or a letter from their department head on department letterhead confirming certification of language proficiency in English. 

All submitted documents must be in English. You will be asked for contact information for two referees who are not current members of the Princeton University faculty. 

Materials submitted as part of the application are the property of Princeton University and will not be returned. The Committee does not provide feedback to candidates about their applications. 

DEADLINE: All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Reference letters are due by Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Fellowship awards will be announced at the end of March 2025. 

We at Hellenic Studies value diversity and are committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community with varying viewpoints. We believe that it is vital to cultivate an environment that embraces excellence, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and that will attract and retain a diverse student body.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For any questions, please contact Linda Taylor, ltaylor@princeton.edu