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Visiting Fellowship in the Humanities and/or Social Sciences

The Visiting Fellowship in the Humanities and/or Social Sciences is open to scholars who have completed a Ph.D. no more than three years from the date of applying for the fellowship and who hold a tenure-track/permanent position, postdoctoral scholars and lecturers. These may be Stanford-based scholars seeking a research visit at a French institution or scholars based in a French institution seeking a research visit at Stanford.

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Program Details

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Applications for 2023-24 are now closed

The France-Stanford Center for Interdisciplinary Studies invites proposals for fellowship research projects to be held during academic year 2023-24 (September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024).

Program details

  • Eligibility: Scholars affiliated with Stanford University or a French Institution and who have completed a Ph.D. no more than three years from the date of applying to the fellowship, postdocs and lecturers.
  • Budget: Visits will be funded up to $15,000 USD.
  • Duration: Two to six months.
  • Expenses: The grant may be used for travel, lodging, and living costs. The grant may not be used for purchasing equipment, supplies or software, tuition fees, conference registration fees, salary payments nor publishing fees.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted using Slideroom. The following documents must be included in the application (PDF format):

  • Letter to the France-Stanford Center Director
  • Recommendation letter
  • Letter from official sponsor
  • Applicant’s resume
  • Budget
     
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Questions?

Please contact francestanford [at] stanford.edu (francestanford[at]stanford[dot]edu)