Princeton PLAS Short Term Visiting Fellowships, USA (2027-2028)

Applications are now open for the Princeton PLAS Short Term Visiting Fellowships 2027 to 2028, offered by the Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) at Princeton University in New Jersey, USA. The fellowship is open to advanced and mid career scholars in the humanities and social sciences, as well as established writers, artists, filmmakers, and architects working on projects related to Latin America, including Brazil and the Caribbean.

Five to seven fellows will be selected for a one month, in person stay on campus. Each fellow receives a fixed stipend of $5,000. This is a stipend based fellowship, not a fully funded one, because the posting does not mention travel or housing coverage. The posting also does not mention any application fee. The deadline is October 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Organization: Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS), Princeton University
• Host country: United States (Princeton, New Jersey)
• Fellowship Type : Visiting Fellowships
• Funding type: Fixed stipend of $5,000
• Study mode: In person on campus
• Application deadline: October 16, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST
• Application language: English

About the Fellowship:

PLAS awards short term fellowships to outstanding scholars in the humanities and social sciences. It also welcomes established writers, artists, filmmakers, and architects whose projects relate to Latin America.

Visiting Fellows are expected to devote themselves to research and to take part regularly in the scholarly activities of the PLAS intellectual community during their stay.

Fellowship Dates:

The fellowship lasts one calendar month. The month falls within one of these periods:

• The 2027 to 2028 academic year (September 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028)
• The summer months (July and August)

The exact month is decided case by case, and you will propose your preferred month in your cover letter.

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Who Can Apply:

The program is looking for advanced or mid career scholars from any discipline whose research focuses on Latin America, including Brazil and the Caribbean. You can apply if you are:

• A scholar in the humanities or social sciences
• An established Latin American writer
• An established Latin American artist
• An established Latin American filmmaker
• An established Latin American architect

Creative professionals should be working on a research or creative project that could benefit from a short stay at Princeton University.

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Fellowship Benefits:

• A fixed stipend of $5,000 for the one month stay
• Access to Princeton University’s library and archives
• The chance to work with Princeton faculty members
• The chance to join the PLAS intellectual community and its scholarly activities

Documents Required:

All materials must be in English. Prepare the following:

• Cover letter: State your preferred calendar month for the stay, give the title and a short description of your research project, and explain why you want to be at Princeton (for example, to use the library, look at particular archives, or work with members of the faculty).
• Curriculum vitae (CV): Your updated academic or professional CV.
• Project statement: Describe your research project and explain how Princeton resources and faculty will be useful for it. The length must be 1,000 to 1,500 words.
• Two referees: Provide the names and contact information of two referees. The program will contact them later, only if needed.

Important Notes:

• All application materials must be in English.
• The position is in person on campus at Princeton University.
• These positions are not eligible for sponsorship of an H1B visa requiring consular processing.
• Applications received after the deadline will not receive full consideration.

Tips for a Strong Application:

• Explain clearly why Princeton is the right place for your project. Name specific archives, collections, or faculty members.
• Keep your project statement focused and within the 1,000 to 1,500 word limit.
• Choose your preferred month carefully and mention it clearly in your cover letter.
• Tell your referees in advance so they are ready if the program contacts them.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

How long is the fellowship?
It lasts one calendar month.

How much is the stipend?
The fellowship provides a fixed stipend of $5,000.

Can I apply from outside the United States?
The posting does not restrict applicants by country, and it specifically mentions Latin American writers, artists, filmmakers, and architects. However, the fellowship is in person and does not support H1B visa sponsorship requiring consular processing, so check your visa options before applying.

Can I attend online?
No. The fellowship requires you to be on campus in Princeton.

Does the posting mention housing or travel costs?
No. Check the official application page for any updates.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official application page
2. Create an account on the Interfolio portal, or log in if you already have one.
3. Upload your cover letter, CV, and project statement.
4. Enter the names and contact details of your two referees.
5. Submit your application before October 16, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST.

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