Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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$40,000
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| Title | Harry Starr Fellowship in Judaica |
|---|---|
| School | Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
| Department/Area | Center for Jewish Studies |
| Position Description | The Harvard University Center for Jewish Studies has opened applications for the 2026-2027 Harry Starr Fellowship in Judaica on the theme of Jewish Philosophy. The Starr fellowships for 2026-2027 will be available exclusively to post-doctoral and early career (untenured) scholars working on any topics in Jewish philosophy — ancient, medieval, or modern. Preference will be given to scholars whose work conforms to standard methods of rational argumentation in the philosophical discipline, but candidates working in any disciplines of the humanities (philosophy, theology, literature) or the Social Sciences (anthropology, sociology, ethnography) are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have their Ph.D. by the end of January 2026* or a letter from the degree-granting institution's registrar's office as a verification document confirming that the requirements of the degree were completed, and the date on which the degree will be conferred. Please provide documentation of the Ph.D. degree upon accepting the fellowship. Starr Fellows will work on campus for the duration of their appointment (unless University policy forbids Harvard-sponsored travel and access to Harvard buildings and resources). Fellows are expected to participate in our weekly Starr Seminars during the spring semester. We encourage fellows to come for the entire year. Starr Fellows will receive a stipend of $40,000 for the spring semester or $70,000 for the full academic year. |
| Basic Qualifications | Ph.D. required. Applicants must have their Ph.D. by the end of January 2026* or a letter from the degree-granting institution's registrar's office as a verification document confirming that the requirements of the degree were completed, and the date on which the degree will be conferred. Available exclusively to post-doctoral and early career (untenured) scholars working on any topics in Jewish philosophy — ancient, medieval, or modern. Preference will be given to scholars whose work conforms to standard methods of rational argumentation in the philosophical discipline. |
| Additional Qualifications | Candidates working in any disciplines of the humanities (philosophy, theology, literature) or the Social Sciences (anthropology, sociology, ethnography) are encouraged to apply. |
| Special Instructions | Applicants are required to submit a short project proposal, C.V. (all files must be pdfs), and two letters of recommendation. Starr Fellows will work on campus for the duration of their appointment. Fellows are expected to participate in our weekly Starr Seminars during the spring semester. We encourage fellows to come for the entire year. The application deadline is January 15, 2026. The recommendation deadline is January 23, 2026. |
| Contact Information | Sandy Cantave Vil cantave@fas.harvard.edu Program Coordinator Center for Jewish Studies at Harvard University 6 Divinity Ave, Suite 210 Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-4326 |
| Contact Email | cantave@fas.harvard.edu |
| Salary Range | $40,000 for the spring semester or $70,000 for the full academic year. |
| Minimum Number of References Required | 2 |
| Maximum Number of References Allowed | 3 |
| Keywords | Jewish studies, Postdoctoral Fellowship |
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- * What is your current university or institution?
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- * When (month and year) was your doctoral degree granted or expected to be granted? Which University granted your PhD degree and in which academic field was your PhD granted?
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- * Title of Proposal:
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- * Please provide an abstract or short summary of your proposed fellowship research project. 200-300 words
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- If you have recently held another Harvard appointment, please indicate the title(s) and date(s).
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- Please provide a list of all other fellowships and positions to which you have applied or will apply for the fellowship academic year.
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- * When do you plan to be in residence at Harvard?
- Academic year
- Spring semester
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Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Project Proposal
- Additional Letter
PI279204907
Job ID: 80911513