Stanley J. Seeger Visiting Research Fellowships 2024–2025
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, pursuing research on a full-time basis. Visiting fellowships are available for the fall or spring terms, or during the summer months as described in the following paragraph.
Fall term appointments are expected to run from September 1, 2024 through December 15, 2024 (3 ½ months). Spring term appointments are expected to run from January 15, 2025 through May 31, 2025 (4 ½ months). Summer appointments are expected to run from June 15, 2025 through August 15, 2025 (2 months). These fellowships are residential and as such, fellows are expected to be at Princeton at all times, devoting the major portion 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 carry a minimum monthly salary of $5,000. In the case of scholars receiving outside funding for the research they propose to pursue at Princeton, the salary level will be adjusted, with the approval of the Dean of the Faculty.
Housing option through Princeton University: Princeton University has arranged for a limited number of off-campus apartments to be available for lease to individuals who are awarded visiting fellowships through Hellenic Studies. These modestly furnished, one-bedroom, non-smoking, and pet-free apartments are located within easy walking distance of campus. The apartment management company strictly enforces no more than two-person occupancy with the exception of one child under the age of 24 months during the term of the lease. The monthly lease allowance will be made by Hellenic Studies on behalf of fellows who lease one of these apartments. Housing expenses exceeding the monthly lease allowance will be the responsibility of the fellow. Fellows are responsible for their own travel expenses and moving arrangements.
Scholars in all disciplines of the humanities or the social sciences, who are affiliated with Greek academic institutions, including universities and research institutes. Early career scholars with adjunct appointments at Greek institutions will also be considered.
- Professionals who are affiliated with Greek institutions: libraries, museums, the Archaeological Service, governmental agencies, etc.
- 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.
- 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.
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, a period of at least ten years must elapse between two appointments or fellowship awards.
For more information: https://hellenic.princeton.edu/opportunities/stanley-j-seeger-visiting-research-fellowships-2024%E2%80%932025
