Woodrow Wilson Center Fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciences

How to Apply

Award Procedure:
Applications are evaluated by peer review panels.

Preapplication Coordination:
There is no official preapplication process. Individuals who have questions about their eligibility or the focus of their proposed research should contact the Scholar Selection and Services Office. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:
Applications may be obtained from the Scholar Selection and Services Office and may be downloaded from www.wilsoncenter.org. A complete application must include the following: 1. a completed two-page fellowship application form; 2. a list of the applicant's publications (not to exceed three pages); 3. two letters of references sent directly to the Center by the application deadline; 4. a project proposal not to exceed five single-spaced pages, and 5. a completed financial information form (included with the application form).

Deadlines:
The Center holds one round of competitive selection per year. The annual application deadline is October 1.

Range of Approval / Disapproval Time:
Decisions on appointments are announced by early April.

Appeals:
There is no official appeals process.

Renewals:
There is no official renewal process.