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Applications for the next cohort will open October 15th, 2026.

Application Materials

When applying, please include:

Cover Letter (no more than 2 pages)
CV (no more than 5 pages)
Research statement (up to 1,000 words) demonstrating commitment to and experience with interdisciplinary research in the humanities
One-page timeline outlining the major scholarly activities you will pursue over the course of the three-year fellowship (e.g., book manuscript, articles)
Teaching statement (up to 500 words) with evidence of teaching effectiveness and interest in innovative, interdisciplinary, and immersive approaches
Teaching evaluations, if applicable
Three confidential letters of recommendation
A writing sample (excerpt from your dissertation)
If you are ABD: a letter from your dissertation adviser explicitly stating that you are expected to successfully defend your dissertation before May 1, 2027

Successful candidates will have received a Ph.D. in the humanities or the humanistic social sciences after May 1, 2025.
Applicants who are ABD must complete all degree requirements by May 1, 2027.
Applications to work on creative endeavors and original compositions will not be considered.
Candidates must already be eligible to work in the United States. Vanderbilt University will not offer visa sponsorship of any kind. Further inquiries regarding visa eligibility should be directed to Vanderbilt’s International Student & Scholars Office.

When evaluating applications, we give particular consideration to several factors, including the following:

Overall strength of the application materials
Whether Vanderbilt can provide strong mentoring opportunities for the applicant’s research
Whether there are opportunities for teaching and engagement within relevant departments
Whether the applicant’s interdisciplinary work would benefit from the collaborative environment at Vanderbilt

Please direct all inquiries to Kaitlyn Witt, Administrative Specialist, Collaborative Humanities Postdoctoral Program.