Haverford College Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sound Studies 2027-2029
Two-year full-time Mellon postdoctoral fellowship at Haverford College for a humanistic scholar of sound studies, beginning Fall 2027.
| Amount / funding | not stated — no estimate basis |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 8 January 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET |
| Start date | Fall 2027 (two-year, full-time fellowship; four semesters) |
| Level | Postdoc |
| Funding type | stipend-only |
| Field |
About this scholarship
Two-year full-time Mellon postdoctoral fellowship at Haverford College for a humanistic scholar of sound studies, beginning Fall 2027.
Minimum requirements
Humanistic scholar of sound studies whose work focuses on the cultural history of listening practices; PhD earned no earlier than 2022 and all PhD requirements completed by 1 May 2027; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at application (Haverford cannot provide visa support/sponsorship).
Application checklist
- Application via Interfolio by 11:59 p.m. ET on 8 January 2027: cover letter; CV; research statement (one page); syllabus for an advanced undergraduate seminar on a topic of the applicant's choosing
- Second-round candidates: writing sample and two recommendation letters (contacted directly by email)
Application tips
- Ground the application fundamentally in sound studies — topics of interest include modes of attention, cultural memory, post-secularity, disability, (un)disciplining the ear, listening as ethical/activist practice, and professional listening practices.
- The first year includes the faculty seminar 'Acts of Listening' and one course per semester at intermediate/advanced level.
- The fellow delivers a lecture in the spring of the first year and pursues mentorship in the second year.
- No visa sponsorship is available — confirm US work authorisation before applying.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: Sound studies, Cultural history of listening, Humanities