Fellowships

Elizabeth A. Whitehead Distinguished Scholar

American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA)

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Deadline: October 31, 2026

Website: https://ascsa.submittable.com/submit/115754/elizabeth-a-whitehead-distinguished-scholars-application-form

Two Positions for 2027-2028

Term: Early September to end of May

Duration:  Early September 2027 to end of May 2028.

Eligibility:  An established scholar working in any area related to the mission of the School who possesses a significant record of publication and teaching and holds a faculty position at a Cooperating Institution. Applicants should hold the rank of Associate Professor (or equivalent) or higher. Preference will be given to those who have not received recent funding from the School. Previous holders of the Whitehead may apply if the previous term was at least five years prior.

Project:  The Whitehead Distinguished Scholar shall pursue research on a project that uses the facilities of the School and enriches its academic program. Whitehead Scholars participate in the academic life of the School in a variety of ways, including: working closely with Regular and Student Associate members of the School during the winter term (late November to late March) through a seminar or workshop on the subject of their expertise, and joining School trips and excursions. A list of past Scholars’ work with members is available here on the School’s website. Applicants are encouraged to consult with the Mellon Professor, Denver Graninger, well in advance of the October 31 deadline when planning their proposed contributions to the academic program of the School.

Compensation: Stipend of $40,000 plus round-trip coach airfare to Athens, board at Loring Hall for the Whitehead Scholar (one-half senior rate for spouse and one-half student rate for dependents), School housing, and hotel and transportation on the field trips and excursions that comprise the Regular Academic program.

Terms: The Whitehead Scholar is considered a full-time position. Holders should not undertake teaching (remote or in person) or substantive service commitments during the tenure of the award. Holders should consult with the Director of the School before planning travel independent of their role as Whitehead Scholar. Applicants should have the strong expectation of being granted leave to take up the position should it be awarded. Successful applicants are normally given about four weeks to accept or decline the award.

Application Process

Applicants should submit the following materials :

• Brief statement of interest (1 page)
• Curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages) including list of publications
• Statement of current and projected research (max. 3 pages)
• Proposed contribution to the academic program (max. 3 pages)
• Two letters of recommendation due by October 31. Applicants will enter recommenders’ email addresses on the online application form, then digital notices to recommenders can be generated with instructions about how to submit confidential letters of recommendation.

The selection committee may conduct a short interview as part of the application process, and finalists will be notified in advance. The appointments will be announced by January 15, 2027.

Application Form