Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026

About the Fellowship

The Humanities Center Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 at the University of Rochester is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity designed to support early-career scholars pursuing innovative research across the humanities. Spanning from 1 September 2026 to 15 May 2028, this two-year fellowship fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and intellectual collaboration among faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers. Fellows will engage deeply in the Center’s academic community through seminars, workshops, and conferences while advancing their individual research projects. The programme reflects the University’s commitment to humanistic inquiry, global perspectives, and cross-disciplinary engagement, with the possibility of a one-year extension based on performance and research progression.

Fellowship / Details

Position Title: Humanities Center Postdoctoral Fellowship
Host Institution: University of Rochester – Humanities Center
Administering Body / Funding Agency: University of Rochester
Location: Rochester, New York, United States
Research Field(s): Humanities – including Anthropology, Art and Art History, Classics, English, History, Modern Languages and Cultures, Music, Philosophy, and Religion
Fellowship Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship (Full-time)
Level: Early-career
Fellowship Duration: Two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension
Expected Start Date: 1 September 2026
Working Hours: Full-time, as per University norms
Funding/Compensation: Competitive stipend following national postdoctoral guidelines; includes full benefits and research support
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD in a relevant humanistic discipline, awarded before the start date

Supported Research Fields / Areas

Anthropology
Art and Art History
Classics
English
History
Modern Languages and Cultures
Music
Philosophy
Religion

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in a humanities-related discipline completed by 1 September 2026
Strong academic record and demonstrated research potential

Preferred Qualifications:

Interdisciplinary or cross-field research engagement
Evidence of publication or research dissemination
Experience in academic collaboration or event organisation

Not Eligible:

Applicants who have not completed the PhD before the fellowship start date

Fellowship / Job Benefits

Fully funded position with a competitive stipend
Comprehensive health insurance and university benefits
Research and professional development funding
Full access to University of Rochester resources and facilities
No teaching requirements
Opportunities to organise academic events and participate in workshops
Supportive, interdisciplinary research environment

Key Responsibilities

Conduct and advance independent research projects
Participate in the bi-weekly Humanities Center seminar
Present research at least once during the fellowship term
Organise one scholarly event per academic year (workshop, conference, or talk series)
Contribute actively to the Humanities Center’s academic community