PLAS awards five to seven short-term fellowships, for stays of one-month, to outstanding scholars in the humanities and social sciences, as well as to established writers, artists, filmmakers, or architects working on projects relating to Latin America. Visiting Fellows are expected to devote themselves to research and to participate regularly in the scholarly activities of the PLAS intellectual community.

Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) Short-term Visiting Fellowships, 2026-2027

Job Title: Visiting Fellow
Requisition Number: D-25-LAS-00003

The Program in Latin American Studies is launching an open call for applications for next year’s visiting short-term fellowships. We are looking for advanced or mid-career scholars from any discipline whose research projects focused on Latin America, including Brazil or the Caribbean. Applications will be accepted from scholars in the humanities and social sciences, as well as from established Latin American writers, artists, filmmakers, or architects working on research or creative projects who may benefit from a short stay at Princeton University.

Appointments will be for one calendar month during the 2026-2027 academic year (September 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027) or the summer (July and August), to be determined on a case-by-case basis. Stipend and appointment rank will be determined on the basis of current academic rank and institutional affiliation. The work location for these positions is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

Visiting Fellows will be expected to devote themselves to research and to participate regularly in the scholarly activities of the PLAS intellectual community. 

How to Apply:

The call for applications opens April14, 2025.

For full consideration, all the materials listed below must be received by October 12, 2025. 

All candidates must apply online to submit materials at: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/38403.

1. Cover letter (in English) indicating the calendar month the applicant proposes to stay), title and short description of the proposed research project, and an explanation for reasons to be here at Princeton (i.e., use the library, look at particular archives, work with members of the faculty, etc.);
2. Curriculum vitae (in English);
3. A statement (in English) describing the research project as well as the ways Princeton resources and/or faculty will be useful for the project (1,000-1500 words); 
4. The names and contact information of two referees. (The Program will contact them, if needed, later).

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.