Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies

These fellowships are intended for scholars in Hellenic Studies, with a special emphasis on Modern Greek Studies, Byzantine Studies, or Late Antique Studies, including their relation to the Classical tradition.  The goal of this post-doctoral research fellowship program is to advance the scholarship of outstanding Hellenists at an early stage of their career and thus to strengthen the field of post-Classical Greek Studies in the United States and abroad.

 

The salary will be $46,400 for the academic year (term of residence September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013).  In addition to their salary, fellows receive reimbursement (up to $2,000 per academic year) for research related expenses, such as books and materials or travel expenses when presenting papers at academic conferences during the period of their appointment.  Fellows are responsible for their own travel and moving arrangements and expenses, as well as for finding and paying for their housing at Princeton. Before their departure, fellows are required to submit a report on their scholarly activities at Princeton.

 

These fellowships are residential and, as such, fellows are required to be at Princeton during the term of their appointment, devoting the major portion of their time to research and writing.  They are expected 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. They are provided shared workspace at the Hellenic Studies office, as well as access to the Hellenic Studies Reading Room in the University Library. No secretarial services or office supplies are available.  Computing support is available through the University’s Office of Information Technology.

 

Candidates must have completed all the requirements for the doctoral degree by March 1, 2012 (including the defense, viva voce, or final public oral examination), preferably not earlier than June 1, 2009. Post-Doctoral fellows may not pursue another degree while on this fellowship, nor may they hold any other fellowships or visiting positions concurrently with their appointment at Princeton University. Scholars with Ph.D. degrees from Princeton University, as well as former recipients of any Hellenic Studies research fellowship at Princeton University, are not eligible to apply.

 

The Committee on Hellenic Studies awards post-doctoral fellowships on the basis of several criteria: (a) scholarly accomplishment in a discipline of the humanities or the social sciences, and overall academic excellence and promise; (b) potential contribution to an interdisciplinary community of scholars at Princeton; (c) significance and quality of the research proposal in definition, clarity, organization, and scope; (d) potential future impact on the field of Hellenic Studies through teaching and writing; (e) ability to benefit from and contribute to Hellenic Studies at Princeton.  Applications are reviewed both by specialists in the candidate’s academic discipline and by an interdisciplinary group of senior scholars in Hellenic Studies. A phone or skype interview may be requested.  All Committee deliberations and decisions are confidential.

 

Candidates are required to submit an online application form, including the following:  (1) cover letter with title and summary (200 words) of proposed research project; (2) research proposal (five pages; 2,000 words), including detailed description of project, timetable, explicit goals, and the reason it is proposed to be pursued at Princeton; (3) selected bibliography; (4) curriculum vitae and list of publications; (5) sample chapter of the dissertation or other recent work; (6) three confidential letters of recommendation from individuals who are not current members of the Princeton University faculty; and (7) a letter from the Dean of the Graduate School confirming the date of completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree.  This letter should be emailed, followed by hard-copy to the address below, and must be received by Thursday, March 1, 2012.

 

Referees should not submit letters of recommendation prior to completion of the application. The online application has a designated area for referee email addresses. After the online application has been submitted, referees will receive an email message with instructions for uploading their letter of recommendation directly to Hellenic Studies, no later than Monday, January 30, 2012. Materials submitted with the application are the property of Hellenic Studies and will not be returned.

 

DEADLINE:  All materials submitted by applicants must be received by Monday, January 16, 2012. Awards will be announced in late March, 2012.

 

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.  Candidates may choose to complete the “ Invitation to Self-Identify ” form (http://www.princeton.edu/dof/policies/forms/newappoint_reclassif/PSoftSelfID_revfillin.pdf). Providing the self-identification information is completely voluntary and declining to submit the information will not adversely affect your candidacy.