Applications are open for Princeton University’s Program in Latin American Studies short-term visiting fellowships. Selected fellows receive a fixed US$5,000 stipend for one calendar month of in-person research at Princeton. Apply by 16 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
What the fellowship provides
- A fixed US$5,000 stipend for the one-month appointment.
- One calendar month in residence during the 2027–2028 academic year (1 September 2027 to 30 June 2028) or during July or August, with timing determined case by case.
- Access to Princeton resources and the PLAS scholarly community.
- Participation in PLAS intellectual activities while devoting the residency to research.
Eligibility
- Advanced or mid-career scholars from any discipline whose project focuses on Latin America, including Brazil or the Caribbean.
- Scholars in the humanities or social sciences may apply.
- Established Latin American writers, artists, filmmakers or architects may apply with relevant research or creative projects.
- Applicants should explain how Princeton resources and/or faculty will support the proposed work.
- Eligible nationalities: not listed by the official call.
- Degree requirement: no specific degree requirement is listed.
- English test: no IELTS, TOEFL or other English-test requirement is listed. However, all application materials must be in English.
Required documents
- A cover letter stating the preferred month, project title and short description, and why a stay at Princeton is needed.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A 1,000–1,500-word research statement describing the project and how Princeton resources and/or faculty will be useful.
- Names and contact information for two referees. PLAS will contact them later if needed.
How to apply
- Read the official PLAS call and confirm the in-person residency and visa limitation fit your situation.
- Prepare every required document in English.
- Create or sign in to an Interfolio account through Princeton’s official application listing.
- Upload the cover letter, CV and research statement, then provide two referees’ details.
- Review and submit before the deadline. Save the submission confirmation.
Important dates
- Application deadline: 16 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
- Appointment window: one calendar month during 1 September 2027–30 June 2028, or in July/August, determined case by case.
- Decision date: not listed.
Selection notes
Princeton describes the call as seeking advanced or mid-career researchers whose work focuses on Latin America and who can benefit from a short stay. Applicants should make a specific case for using Princeton’s libraries, archives or faculty connections. The official call does not list an acceptance rate, interview process or decision timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Princeton PLAS Visiting Fellowship fully funded?
The official call confirms a fixed US$5,000 stipend. It does not separately promise airfare, housing, insurance or visa costs, so those items should not be assumed.
Can international applicants apply?
The call does not state a nationality restriction, but it also does not explicitly say that every nationality is eligible. It does state that the position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship requiring consular processing. Applicants who need immigration support should confirm their situation with PLAS before applying.
Is an English-language test required?
No IELTS, TOEFL or other test is listed. All application materials must be submitted in English.
How long is the fellowship?
Exactly one calendar month. Applications for another duration are not described in the call.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is listed on the official PLAS call or application listing.
Official sources
Verification disclaimer: ScholarshipHubNow checked this guide against current official Princeton sources on 9 September 2026. Programme details can change. Where the official source does not state a fact, this article says “not listed” rather than guessing. Always reconfirm the deadline and requirements on the official page before submitting.
