Stanford CASBS Fellowship 2027-28

The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University offers a prestigious residential fellowship for accomplished scholars whose work advances research and thinking in the social and behavioral sciences and related fields. Fellows spend an academic year at Stanford in an interdisciplinary research environment designed to give them time to develop major research and writing projects while engaging with scholars from different disciplines.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 30, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorStanford University
• City to studyCalifornia
• School to studyStanford University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Offers a residential fellowship for scholars working across social sciences, humanities, education, linguistics, communications, and other fields related to human behavior and society.
• Provides a collaborative environment where fellows can develop their research and exchange ideas with scholars from different disciplines.
• Provides a residential research environment near Stanford University.
• Fellows will participate in weekly seminars, informal working groups, lunches, special events, and other academic activities.
• As appropriate, stipends for the academic year will be awarded to supplement faculty sabbatical support or base salary support; a significant portion of the fellow's total support is generally provided by sabbatical funds and external funding from awards and grants secured by the fellow. 

Requirements

The ideal candidate for a CASBS fellowship is a highly accomplished academic or thinker (relative to career stage).

1. Has a PhD, professional degree (e.g., JD, MD), an equivalent foreign degree, or has achieved an equivalent level of professional reputation.
2. Is at least three to four years past the doctorate or equivalent degree (CASBS does not offer post-doctoral fellowships).
3. Is an academic faculty member—or an independent researcher—who exhibits a high level of achievement (adjusted for rank), including a strong record of research publications.
4. Communicates clearly in English.
5. Is someone who is very interested in participating in regular interdisciplinary conversations.
6. Is willing to commit to being in residence for the course of the fellowship year without conflicting commitments.

Although excellence in both research and accomplishments continues to be a necessary qualification for successful fellowship applicants, it is not a sufficient qualification. We seek fellows who will be both influential with, and open to influence by, their colleagues in the multidisciplinary cohort we assemble for a given year. The primary focus of the fellowship year is on reflection and writing, but we expect the work to be informed and transformed by the fellowship experience as a result of interactions with other fellows.

We encourage those from diverse backgrounds, institutions, and countries to apply.

Selection Process

• The Center’s selection process is based on an online application system. All scholars requesting consideration must apply via our online application portal.
• The Center’s fellowship selection committee, composed of past CASBS fellows specializing in multiple disciplines, considers the best-rated applications for CASBS fellowship awards.
• Final roster decisions (for all scholars requesting consideration, including past fellows) take into account a range of criteria for cohort composition. Please note that priority in individual applicant selection will be given to first-time fellows.
• Please also note that fellowship awards are not transferable to later years.

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Fairleigh Dickinson Scholarships for International Students 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the CASBS webpage.