Fully Funded Princeton University Fung Global Fellowship 2026 for International Students in USA

Applications are now open for the Fully Funded Princeton University Fung Global Fellowship 2026 for International Students in USA

Program Summary

• Host Institution: Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies ($\text{PIIRS}$), Princeton University
• Location: $\text{USA}$
• Category: Visiting Research Scholar Fellowship | Fully Funded
• Eligible Countries: International scholars employed outside the United States
• Reward: Full Financial Support (Stipend, Office space, Research access)
• Duration: $\text{1}$ Academic Year ($\text{2026}–\text{2027}$)
• Application Deadline: $\text{17}$ November $\text{2025}$ ($\text{11}:\text{59}$ p.m. $\text{ET}$)

 

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The Fung Global Fellows Program $\text{2026}–\text{27}$ at Princeton University is now accepting applications from exceptional international scholars for a year of advanced research, writing, and collaboration. This prestigious, fully funded fellowship invites early-career scholars in the humanities and social sciences from around the world to join Princeton’s vibrant intellectual community.

For the upcoming academic year, the program’s research theme is “The Politics of the Archive,” a continuance of the broader theme on colonialism. The fellowship is managed by the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies ($\text{PIIRS}$) and promotes cross-disciplinary dialogue and global collaboration on topics of worldwide relevance.

 

Available Subjects and Degree Level

• Degree Level: Postdoctoral/Visiting Research Scholar (Open to early-career scholars who hold a $\text{Ph.D}$. or equivalent doctoral degree).
• Subjects: Humanities and Social Sciences, with all proposed projects required to be connected to the $\text{2026}–\text{27}$ theme: “The Politics of the Archive.”

 

Scholarship Benefits (Fully Funded)

Successful applicants receive comprehensive financial and institutional support for the entire fellowship year, making it a fully funded opportunity.

• Financial Support: Full financial support is provided during the fellowship year, including a competitive stipend.
• Appointment: A formal Visiting Research Scholar appointment at Princeton University.
• Resources: Office space, full access to Princeton University’s world-class library, research facilities, and interdisciplinary events.
• Networking: Opportunity to engage directly with Princeton faculty and students, fostering global academic collaboration. For advice on preparing academic proposals, see Scholarship Application Guides.

Eligibility Criteria

The program targets early-career scholars who are already established in academic positions outside of the $\text{USA}$.

• Degree Requirement: Must have earned their $\text{Ph.D}$. (or equivalent) generally after $\text{1}$ September $\text{2016}$ (within nine years of the application deadline).
• Employment: Must hold a faculty or professional research appointment outside the United States at the time of application.
• Exclusions: Candidates currently enrolled in a $\text{Ph.D}$. program or employed as postdocs are not eligible.
• Commitment: Fellows are expected to return to their home institutions after the fellowship year to maximize the global impact of the program.
• Research Alignment: Research must be relevant to the annual theme and fall within the humanities or social sciences.

Application Procedure

All application materials must be submitted online through the official Princeton University portal by the deadline.

Application Timeline

Stage	Date
Application Deadline	$\text{17}$ November $\text{2025}$ ($\text{11}:\text{59}$ p.m. $\text{ET}$)
Notification of Results	Early to Mid-February $\text{2026}$
Fellowship Start Date	Academic Year $\text{2026}–\text{2027}$ (Fall $\text{2026}$)

Required Documents

All documents must be submitted online in English.

1. Cover Letter (maximum $\text{1.5}$ pages) addressed to “Dear Search Committee.”
2. Curriculum Vitae ($\text{CV}$), including a comprehensive list of publications.
3. Research Proposal (maximum $\text{3}$ pages, single-spaced).
4. One Writing Sample (article or book chapter, up to $\text{50}$ pages).
5. Three Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must provide names and email addresses of three referees. The online system will automatically contact them to upload their letters before the deadline.

Important Notes

• No late or incomplete applications will be considered. All letters of reference must also be submitted by the deadline.
• Successful candidates of the Princeton University PIIRS who hold faculty appointments must provide an official letter from their employer confirming approval to spend the year at Princeton. Resources on University admissions help may be helpful for navigating institutional requirements.
• The selection criteria focus on the strength and originality of the project, its relevance to the theme, the applicant’s scholarly record, and their potential contribution to the program’s intellectual community.

Application Deadline: $\text{17}$ November $\text{2025}$ ($\text{11}:\text{59}$ p.m. $\text{ET}$)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is the Fung Global Fellows Program Fully Funded Fellowship USA?

Yes, the fellowship is fully funded, providing a competitive stipend and full access to research resources and facilities for the year.

2. Can current $\text{Ph.D}$. students or postdocs apply?

No. The program is aimed at early-career scholars who already hold a $\text{Ph.D}$. and are in a faculty or professional research appointment outside the $\text{USA}$ at the time of application.

3. What is the research theme for $\text{2026}–\text{27}$?

The research theme for the $\text{2026}–\text{2027}$ academic year is “The Politics of the Archive.”

4. How long is this International Research Fellowship?

The fellowship lasts for one academic year ($\text{2026}–\text{2027}$), and is a residential program at Princeton University.

5. What are the eligible fields of study?

The program accepts applications from scholars in the Humanities and Social Sciences whose projects align with the annual theme.

6. What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is $\text{17}$ November $\text{2025}$ ($\text{11}:\text{59}$ p.m. $\text{ET}$).

7. When will applicants be notified of the results?

Applicants will be notified of the results by early to mid-February $\text{2026}$.

8. What is the maximum age of the $\text{Ph.D}$. required for eligibility?

Applicants must typically have earned their $\text{Ph.D}$. after $\text{1}$ September $\text{2016}$.

9. Do the recommendation letters also need to be submitted by the deadline?

Yes, all three letters of reference must be uploaded by the referees before the application deadline of $\text{17}$ November $\text{2025}$.

10. Can $\text{U.S}$. citizens or residents apply?

No, the program is open only to international scholars employed outside the United States.