Penn Wolf Humanities 2027–28 Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship
University of Pennsylvania
Penn’s Wolf Humanities Center offers five Andrew W. Mellon postdoctoral fellowships for 2027–28 on the theme “Empire.” Each one-year award provides at least $67,000 plus a $3,000 research fund. International applicants in humanities and allied fields may apply by 1 November 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern.
The University of Pennsylvania’s Wolf Humanities Center will appoint five Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows for 1 July 2027 through 30 June 2028. The annual theme is Empire. Fellows conduct research, join the center’s seminar, and teach one course. The minimum stipend is US$67,000, with a US$3,000 research fund and access to discounted single-person health insurance. The online Interfolio application and three confidential recommendation letters are due by 1 November 2026 at 11:59 pm US Eastern time.
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Benefits
Minimum US$67,000 one-year stipend, US$3,000 research fund, and access to discounted single-person health insurance. Health insurance is discounted, not stated as fully covered.
Eligibility summary
Open to US and international applicants in humanities or allied fields whose PhD or DPhil was earned between May 2022 and December 2026. MFA and EdD holders, social scientists, and performing artists are excluded under the official rules. The project should engage the 2027–28 theme, Empire.
Requirements
Submit the online Interfolio application, propose research related to the Empire theme, and be able to teach one course and participate in the Wolf Humanities seminar during the fellowship year.
Documents required
Research plan up to 1,000 words; course proposal up to two pages; CV; 20–25-page writing sample; and three confidential recommendation letters. Check the Interfolio call for the exact submission requirements.
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