Fully Funded Scholarship at Princeton University 2026

Founded in the 2013–14 academic year, the Fung Global Fellows Program is a prestigious, year-long residential fellowship hosted at Princeton University through the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS). It brings six outstanding early-career scholars from around the world into Princeton’s vibrant academic community, encouraging interdisciplinary research, scholarly exchange, and public engagement.

Who Is Eligible?

Ideal applicants are:

• Early-career scholars with a PhD awarded after September 1, 2016
• Employed in faculty or professional research positions outside the United States
• Distinctly accomplished and demonstrating high intellectual promise in the social sciences or humanities
• Committed to returning to their home institutions upon completion of the fellowship

Annual Themes & Scholarly Engagement

Each year, fellows explore a common theme through collaborative research and participate in:

• A public seminar series, where they showcase their work with the Princeton community
• Workshops, lectures, and campus-wide intellectual exchange
• Recent themes include “Sustainable Futures” (2022–23) and “Colonial Residues” (2024–25)

Application Timeline & Requirements

Deadline: November 17, 2025 by 11:59 PM EST.
Applications include:

1. Cover letter (max 1.5 pages)
2. CV with publications
3. Research proposal (max 3 pages)
4. Writing sample (up to 50 pages)
5. Three referees contact details (letters submitted by referees)
6. Letter from employer confirming ability to spend the academic year at Princeton (if offer made)

Notification: Applicants will receive decisions by early to mid-February 2026.

Why It’s a Distinguished Opportunity

The Fung Program offers:

• A fully residential opportunity at a world-class institution
• Intellectual engagement across disciplines and geographies
• Public visibility through seminars and lectures
• Long-term integration into an international scholarly network through PIIRS
• Funding established from a gift by Princeton alumnus William Fung

Program Administration

• Director: Michael F. Laffan (Paula Chow Professor of International and Regional Studies)
• Program Manager: Nicole Bergman, Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies