Research Fellowship for HBCU Faculty 2027

Whitney Humanities Center, Yale University, USA

The Whitney Humanities Center (WHC) at Yale University invites applications for its Research Fellowship for HBCU Faculty, designed to support humanities scholars working at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The fellowship provides scholars with the opportunity to pursue independent research while engaging with Yale's vibrant interdisciplinary humanities community.

Organization: Yale University – Whitney Humanities Center (WHC)
Position: Faculty Research Fellow (Visiting Fellow Rank)
Location: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Application Open Date: 26 May 2026
Application Deadline: 11 May 2027 (11:59 PM Eastern Time)
Fellowship Duration: 1 January 2027 – 31 May 2027

About the Fellowship

The Research Fellowship for HBCU Faculty supports humanities scholars in advancing their individual research projects while benefiting from Yale University's extensive academic resources, including:

• Yale's archives and special collections

• University libraries and research facilities

• Interdisciplinary scholarly community

• Academic events and programming at the Whitney Humanities Center

The fellowship encourages active engagement with the broader Yale community and seeks scholars who will contribute meaningfully to an intellectually diverse and collaborative environment.

Fellowship Responsibilities

Selected fellows will:

• Pursue an independent humanities research project.

• Participate fully in the Whitney Humanities Center's academic programmes and events.

• Attend and engage in the WHC Fellows Forum, held during the spring semester.

• Contribute to an interdisciplinary community of humanities scholars.

• Engage with Yale faculty, researchers, and students throughout the fellowship period.

Fellowship Benefits

The selected fellow will receive:

• Appointment at the rank of Visiting Fellow.

• A taxable allowance of USD 12,000 to support residency in New Haven, Connecticut.

• Access to Yale University's archives, libraries, and research resources.

• Dedicated office space in the Humanities Quadrangle.

• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarly networking.

Residency Requirement

The Faculty Research Fellow is expected to:

• Be in residence in New Haven, Connecticut, for the entire duration of the fellowship.

• Participate actively in the intellectual life of the Whitney Humanities Center.

• Conduct research without any teaching obligations during the fellowship period.

Funding Support

This fellowship is made possible through funding provided by the ASCEND Initiative as part of the Faculty Research Fellowship Program, supporting scholarly advancement and fostering collaboration among humanities researchers.

Eligibility

Applications are invited from humanities scholars working at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are committed to pursuing significant research projects and contributing to an interdisciplinary community of scholars.

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Why Apply?

This fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for humanities scholars at HBCUs to pursue independent research at Yale University, gain access to world-class academic resources, collaborate with an interdisciplinary scholarly community, and advance their research within one of the world's leading humanities centers.

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