Great news for doctoral researchers! Applications are now open for the Jefferson Scholars Foundation National Fellowship, a prestigious fully funded award supporting advanced research in business and politics. In this article, we outline the fellowship’s benefits, eligibility, and application process.
The Jefferson Scholars Foundation National Fellowship 2026-2027 is a fully funded PhD fellowship for international students. It provides $25,000 in funding, office space, stack and inter-library loan access, internet access, the opportunity to present research in Hagley’s seminar series, and discounted scholar accommodations.
Fellows are paired with a senior scholar in their field, who serves as a mentor, offering expert guidance throughout the year. In addition, fellows participate in autumn and spring meetings and receive training on effectively reaching broader audiences with their research.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: PhD
- Institution: Jefferson Scholars Foundation
- Study Location: USA
- Fields: Business, Politics
- Program Duration: Three academic years
- Deadline: February 1
Scholarship Coverage
Jefferson Scholars Foundation National Fellowship provides the recipients with below benefits:
- The Fellow receives a stipend of $25,000 for the year.
- An office, stack access, inter-library loan privileges, internet access, the opportunity to present a paper in Hagley’s seminar series, and use of Hagley’s discounted scholar’s accommodations.
Eligibility Criteria for Jefferson Scholars Foundation National Fellowship
To be eligible for Jefferson Scholars Foundation National Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Required Languages: English
- Eligible Countries: All World Countries.
- An applicant must be a Ph.D. candidate who is expecting to complete his or her dissertation by the conclusion of the Fellowship year. This is not a post-doctoral fellowship. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.
- Each Fellow is required to participate in two conferences, one in the fall and one in the spring. The conferences provide a forum for presenting research and findings to the scholarly community at the Jefferson Scholars Foundation and the University of Virginia. The spring conference, in particular, provides an opportunity to receive feedback from mentors who are also in attendance. Expenses for both conferences are paid for by the Jefferson Scholars Foundation.
- Residence at the Jefferson Scholars Foundation is encouraged but not required for all Fellows, with the exception of the Jefferson Scholars/Hagley Library Dissertation Fellowship (which requires residence at the Hagley Libraryduring the academic year). With the exception of the Jefferson Scholars/Hagley Library Fellow, Fellows who choose to be in residence will receive an additional stipend of $1,500 in lieu of costs associated with Fellows’ travel and lodging for the spring and fall conferences.
- All Fellows, regardless of residency, are expected to participate in and contribute to the interdisciplinary community of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation.
