Fung Global Fellows Program 2027–28 at Princeton University
The Fung Global Fellows Program at Princeton University brings international early-career scholars to the United States for a fully funded academic year of research and collaboration centered on the theme 'Democracy in Crisis?'.
Overview
Administered by the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS), the Fung Global Fellows Program invites exceptional international scholars to spend an academic year in residence at Princeton University. Selected fellows participate in research, writing, intellectual exchanges, seminars, and public presentations connected to a shared annual theme. For the 2027–28 academic year, the program focuses on the theme “Democracy in Crisis?”, examining contemporary challenges, democratic vulnerability, and institutional resilience across the humanities and social sciences.
Fellows receive a formal appointment as a Visiting Research Scholar for approximately 10 months. Rather than a conventional fellowship stipend, participants receive a salary and access to university benefits and health insurance. Visa support and fee reimbursement are provided for fellows and their dependents through Princeton's Davis International Center.
Eligibility
- Career Stage: Designed for early-career scholars who have demonstrated strong academic achievement and intellectual promise.
- Degree Requirement: Applicants generally must have received their PhD or equivalent qualification after September 1, 2017.
- Exclusions: Current PhD students and current postdoctoral researchers are not eligible to apply.
- Employment Location: Applicants must hold a faculty appointment or professional research position outside the United States and must normally return to their existing position following the fellowship.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application materials online in English through the designated Interfolio portal. Required components include:
- A cover letter addressed to “Dear Search Committee” (maximum 1.5 pages).
- A Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications.
- A research proposal connecting the applicant’s work to the annual theme (maximum 3 pages, single-spaced).
- One academic writing sample, such as an article or book chapter (maximum 50 pages).
- Contact information for three referees who must upload their recommendation letters prior to the deadline.
Deadline
The application deadline is November 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Late submissions are not accepted, and the online portal closes immediately after the deadline.