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Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in History of Art and Visual Studies at Cornell University 2025

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Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Post Doc

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Stipend of USD 64,000 per year

Eligible Courses

History, Visual Studies

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Cornell University

Provider

Cornell University

Last Verified On

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Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in History of Art and Visual Studies

The Society for the Humanities is set to provide funding for two postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities, with each fellowship providing support for a two-year duration.

Eligibility Criteria for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in History of Art and Visual Studies:

  • The applicant must have received a Ph.D. degree.
  • If the Ph.D. is not yet awarded, provide a letter from the committee chair confirming the degree will be conferred before the fellowship begins.
  • The applicant must be qualified to teach and conduct research in art history and visual studies, particularly comparative antiquity (pre‑1000 AD).
  • The applicant must be able to teach two courses per year: one introductory lecture and one advanced seminar.
  • International applicants are eligible, subject to visa eligibility.

Application Process for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in History of Art and Visual Studies:

Applicants must submit materials via Academic Jobs Online (AJO), position #30300, including:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Detailed research statement (1,000–2,000 words)
  • Course proposals with sample syllabi for introductory (2000-level) and advanced (4000-level) courses
  • Writing sample (max 30 pages)
  • Optional diversity statement
  • Letter of degree conferral (if Ph.D. not yet awarded)
  • Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by referees via AJO

Value of the scholarship:

  • $64,000 USD per year stipend for two years.
  • Opportunity to participate in Society for the Humanities seminars and events.
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  • The deadline of Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in History of Art and Visual Studies at Cornell University 2025 is Expired.
  • Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in History of Art and Visual Studies at Cornell University 2025 is offered to Post Doc degree.
  • Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in History of Art and Visual Studies at Cornell University 2025 is offered for History, Visual Studies.
  • Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in History of Art and Visual Studies at Cornell University 2025 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in History of Art and Visual Studies at Cornell University 2025 is offered by Cornell University.
  • Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in History of Art and Visual Studies at Cornell University 2025 covers Partial Funding, Stipend of USD 64,000 per year.