CHS-Institute of Historical Research Joint Fellowship in Hellenic Studies (Greece)

Deadline: 02-Nov-26

The CHS-Institute of Historical Research Joint Fellowship Program supports scholars in ancient history, epigraphy, numismatics, and classical archaeology through research residencies in Washington, DC, and Athens. Fellows receive research support, housing, stipends, health insurance, library access, and professional research resources during a one-year fellowship, with applications open to qualified scholars regardless of nationality. What Is the CHS-Institute of Historical Research Joint Fellowship Program? The CHS-Institute of Historical Research Joint Fellowship Program is a collaborative research fellowship supporting advanced scholarship in the study of the ancient Mediterranean world. The programme provides fellows with research residencies at two major academic centres: The Center for Hellenic Studies (CHS) in Washington, DC The Institute of Historical Research (IHR) in Athens The fellowship is particularly valuable for research that requires access to resources in both the United States and Greece. What Fields Does the Fellowship Support? The programme focuses on scholarly research in areas including: Applicants should propose research projects that can benefit substantially from the libraries, archives, archaeological resources, artefacts, and academic communities available through CHS and IHR. Why Does the Fellowship Matter? The fellowship gives scholars an opportunity to conduct sustained research while working directly with two important academic and research communities. Fellows are expected to participate actively in the academic communities at both locations rather than treating the fellowship solely as independent research funding. Fellowship Residency Structure The fellowship lasts for approximately one academic year and includes two research residencies. Washington, DC Residency Fellows spend approximately 16 weeks at CHS in Washington, DC. During this period, fellows are expected to work full time on their research projects and participate in the academic life of CHS. Athens Residency Fellows then spend approximately 18 weeks as IHR fellows in Athens. Up to US$1,500 for professional travel and research expenses Assistance with travel expenses to and from Washington IHR Support in Athens During the Athens residency, fellows receive: A tax-free stipend of approximately €1,500 per month Housing near IHR Health insurance coverage Additional Academic Resources

The fellowship also provides:

A one-year appointment beginning in July Full access to the Harvard library system Office facilities at IHR Opportunities to participate in academic communities in both locations Who Is Eligible? Applicants must meet the programme’s academic requirements. Academic Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold a Ph.D. in Classics or a related field Have defended their doctoral degree before July 1, 2026 Have a research project appropriate to the fellowship’s subject areas Demonstrate that the project would benefit from CHS and IHR resources The programme is open to qualified applicants regardless of nationality. Important Application Restrictions Applicants should note several restrictions. Renewals are not permitted. Deferrals are not permitted. Applicants may apply for only one type of CHS fellowship per academic year. The doctoral degree must have been defended before July 1, 2026. Applicants should carefully verify their eligibility before submitting an application. What Research Projects Are a Good Fit? The strongest projects are likely to be those that genuinely require resources available through both CHS and IHR.

Suitable research may involve:

Ancient historical texts Epigraphic evidence Ancient coins and monetary history Classical archaeological sites Material culture Ancient Greek history Archaeological and archival research Comparative research requiring resources in Washington and Athens Applicants should explain why both research locations are necessary for the successful completion of their project. How the Fellowship Works

Step 1: Develop a Research Project

Prepare a clearly defined research project in an eligible field. The proposal should identify the research question, methodology, expected outcomes, and relevance to ancient studies.

Step 2: Identify Required Resources

Determine which CHS and IHR resources are essential to the project.

These may include:

Libraries Archives Archaeological collections Artefacts Historical materials Research facilities Academic expertise

Step 3: Explain the Two-Centre Research Plan

Clearly explain how the research will benefit from spending time in both Washington, DC, and Athens. A strong proposal should demonstrate a logical connection between the two residencies.

Step 4: Confirm Academic Eligibility

Verify that the Ph.D. requirement is satisfied and that the degree was defended before July 1, 2026.

Step 5: Prepare the Application Materials

Applicants should carefully prepare all materials required by the official fellowship application system, ensuring that the research proposal and academic credentials clearly demonstrate suitability for the programme.

Step 6: Plan for Full-Time Research

Fellows are expected to devote their time in residence to their research projects. Applicants should therefore present a realistic research timetable for both locations.

Step 7: Participate in Academic Communities

The fellowship is not solely a funding award. Selected scholars are expected to engage with the academic communities at CHS and IHR through relevant scholarly activities and interactions. Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applicants should avoid:

Proposing research unrelated to ancient history, epigraphy, numismatics, classical archaeology, or related fields. Failing to explain why both CHS and IHR are necessary. Applying without meeting the Ph.D. requirement. Assuming that a Ph.D. defended after July 1, 2026 will satisfy the eligibility requirement. Treating the fellowship solely as travel funding. Failing to demonstrate how library, archival,