The Hodder Fellowship at Princeton University (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Hodder Fellowship at Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts, a prestigious opportunity for artists and writers of exceptional promise. This fellowship supports composers, choreographers, performance artists, visual artists, writers, translators, and other humanists to pursue independent creative projects during the 2026–2027 academic year.

With a deadline of September 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EDT, the fully funded fellowship provides a $93,000 stipend for a 10-month residency, with no teaching obligations. It is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens, with no age limit, though it cannot support work toward advanced degrees. There is no application fee, making this an accessible opportunity for eligible artists and writers to focus on significant new work in a vibrant academic community. Also Check BS, MS, PhD, and Postdoc positions.

Key Details

• Fields: Creative writing, dance (choreography), music, theater, visual arts, translation, and other humanistic disciplines.
• Stipend: $93,000 for a 10-month residency (September 2026–June 2027).
• Funding: Fully funded, including access to research funds and university benefits.
• Teaching: No teaching responsibilities required.
• Application Deadline: September 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
• Application Fee: None.

Best opportunity: Switzerland TaDA Residence Program 2026

Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship is open to composers, choreographers, performance artists, visual artists, writers, translators, and other humanists with exceptional talent. Here’s who can apply:

• Artists and writers with significant promise, often having published a first book or equivalent achievements in their field.
• No U.S. citizenship required.
• No age limit.
• Not available for those pursuing an MFA, Ph.D., or other advanced degrees.
• Previous Princeton Arts Fellowship recipients or those with a sustained relationship with Princeton are ineligible.
• Applicants with occasional or sporadic Princeton connections may apply.

Application Requirements

To apply for the Hodder Fellowship, submit the following through the online portal:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV): A detailed resume showcasing your background and achievements.
2. Project Proposal: A 500-word description of your proposed artistic project and plans for the 10-month fellowship.
3. Work Samples: Submit samples of your work with a 150-word statement explaining how they relate to your proposal. Specific requirements by discipline:
   • Creative Writing:
     • Prose: Up to 3,000 words.
     • Poetry: Up to 20 pages.
     • If submitting both: Up to 2,000 words (prose) and 10 pages (poetry).
   • Dance (Choreography): 1–3 links to continuous footage (at least 15 minutes total) of rehearsals, research, or performances. Include cue points; avoid trailers or promotional materials.
   • Music: 1–2 scores and/or links to performance examples (10 minutes total). Video is optional.
   • Theater: Up to 15 pages of writing and/or up to 10 design images (photos or renderings) and/or video/audio reel with cue points.
   • Visual Arts: Up to 20 still images, or up to 10 minutes of video, or a combination of 10 images and 5 minutes of video. Provide cue points for longer video works.
4. Recommenders: The application requires contact information for three recommenders, though they are unlikely to be contacted.

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