Ultimately, the total number of postdoctoral Fellows in the Society will be between 18 and 24. The Society is an interdisciplinary group of scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and selected natural sciences. Hosted jointly by the Humanities Council and academic departments, postdoctoral Fellows pursue their research and teach half time. In addition, they have informal as well as structured opportunities to interact with students, faculty, Senior Fellows and each other. Together, the Fellows constitute a center that will increase opportunities at the University for interdisciplinary teaching and learning and foster a closer exchange among undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty.
Fellows reside in Princeton during the academic year.
Graduate alumni of Princeton are not eligible. The Fellowship carries with it an appointment as lecturer and is subject to annual review. In their first two years, Fellows typically teach a course in their host department or lead small discussion sections in Humanistic Studies or other fields in their area. In the third year, Fellows teach only one course while remaining in residence in Princeton. Selection is based on scholarly excellence, range and quality of teaching experience, and potential contributions to an interdisciplinary community.