Call for Memberships at Princeton IAS 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.  

Accepted Members receive access to the extensive resources of the Institute, including offices, access to libraries, subsidized restaurant and housing facilities, and some administrative services.

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 also participate in seminars and meetings within the Institute, and there are ample opportunities for contact with scholars at nearby universities. 

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The application is now live. Please click here to access our online application portal.  

Applicants must have a substantial record of publication and a Ph.D. awarded no later than July 31, 2025. Scholars are not required to hold a current institutional affiliation. Qualified candidates of any nationality are invited to apply.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

Dates of Membership: 

Term I: September 21 – December 18, 2026 & Term II: January 11 – April 9, 2027 

Eligibility Requirements: 

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, awarded no later than July 31, 2025.

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 2019 or later)

Short-listed applicants for the Mellon Fellowship for Assistant Professors will be invited for a video interview on Friday, January 16, 2026. 

All applicants will be notified of decisions of the selection process by February 2026 via email. 

For any inquiries, email hsappquery@ias.edu. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.