Visiting Fellowship at James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, Princeton University

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Offered by Department of Politics, Princeton University
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Stipend

USD 85,000 - USD 100,000 (expected salary range)

Duration

Academic year (9-month term), 1 September 2027 to 1 June 2028; one-semester appointments possible but not preferred

Location

Where

Abroad

College and university professors and…

The James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University is dedicated to the pursuit of scholarly excellence in the fields of constitutional law and political thought. Sponsored by Princeton's Department of Politics, the Program seeks to enrich the intellectual life of Princeton students and faculty by exploring American constitutional principles and structures through research and public discussion.

The Program invites applications for appointments as Visiting Fellows for the academic year running from 1 September 2027 to 1 June 2028. One-semester appointments are possible but not preferred. Depending on the needs of the University, teaching opportunities may be available, subject to sufficient enrollment and approval of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty.

Visiting Fellows spend an academic year (9-month term) in residence at Princeton University, or the local vicinity, to fulfil responsibilities relating to in-person participation. They have access to Firestone Library and a wide range of other University facilities and activities. Fellows are expected to devote full time to their proposed research, and are encouraged to attend or participate in Program activities, including faculty-student seminars, colloquia and public lectures.

• College and university professors and other professionals with established records of scholarship.
• All James Madison Program Fellows must have a doctorate or equivalent degree.
• Positions are open to all regardless of citizenship, so Indian scholars may apply.

Expected salary range: USD 85,000 - USD 100,000.

• A scholarly paper written in the past three years
• A statement (no more than 1,500 words) describing the proposed research
• Contact information for two references

Awards will be announced in March 2027 or before.

Applications open on Interfolio 14 Sept 2026

Priority deadline
· next 04 Dec 2026

Fellowship year begins 01 Sept 2027

Fellowship year ends 01 Jun 2028

Thomas Bell, Ph.D., Assistant Director, James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, Princeton University thomas.bell

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