Fellowship Terms

Fellowships and Junior Fellowships

Fellowships and Junior Fellowships are normally awarded for the academic year (September 14, 2009–May 14, 2010). During this time, recipients are expected to be in residence at Dumbarton Oaks and to devote full time to their study projects without undertaking any other major activities. Awards may also be made for a single term (either September 14, 2009–January 8, 2010, or January 18–May 14, 2010).

Fellowship awards range from an equivalent of approximately $27,000 for an unmarried Junior Fellow to a maximum of $47,000 for a Fellow from abroad accompanied by family members. Support includes a stipend of $15,500 for a Junior Fellow or $28,000 for a Fellow for the full academic year; housing (a housing allowance may be offered instead of housing if Dumbarton Oaks is unable to provide accommodations; successful applicants from the greater Washington metropolitan area will not be offered housing); $2,100 (if needed) to assist with the cost of bringing and maintaining dependents here; a research expense allowance of $1,000 for the year; lunch on weekdays; and the health insurance contribution from Dumbarton Oaks. Travel expense reimbursement for the lowest available airfare, up to a maximum of $1,300, may be provided for Fellows and Junior Fellows if support cannot be obtained from other sources (such as a Fulbright travel grant).

Fellowships are prorated for appointments shorter than the full academic year. Dumbarton Oaks anticipates that sabbatical salary or funds from other sources may supplement awards, particularly to Fellows. Other grants may be held with the knowledge and permission of both the grantors and Dumbarton Oaks.

Summer Fellowships

Summer Fellowships are awarded for periods of six to nine weeks. The summer term begins June 8 and ends August 7, 2009. Awards provide a maintenance allowance of $250 per week; housing in a Dumbarton Oaks apartment; lunch on weekdays; health insurance contribution from Dumbarton Oaks; and travel expense reimbursement (not to exceed the lowest available airfare, to a maximum of $1,300) if other travel support cannot be obtained. No housing allowances or dependents' allowances for families are available in the summer.

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