James Madison Program: Visiting Fellows
The James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University is dedicated to the pursuit of scholarly excellence in the fields of constitutional law and political thought. Sponsored by Princeton’s Department of Politics, the Program seeks to enrich the intellectual life of Princeton students and faculty by exploring American constitutional principles and structures through research and public discussion.
The Program invites college and university professors and other professionals with established records of scholarship to apply for appointments as Visiting Fellows for the academic year running from September 1, 2023 to June 1, 2024. One-semester appointments are possible but not preferred. Depending on the needs of the University, teaching opportunities may be available, subject to sufficient enrollment and approval of the Dean of the Faculty.
All James Madison Program Visiting Fellows will spend an academic year (9-month term) in residence at Princeton University or the local vicinity, or demonstrate to the program’s satisfaction the ability to be on campus daily, and on short notice, in order to fulfill responsibilities relating to in-person participation. They enjoy access to Firestone Library and a wide range of other facilities and activities throughout the University.
Visiting Fellows are expected to devote full time to their proposed research. They are encouraged, however, to attend or participate in various activities of the Program, including faculty-student seminars, colloquia, and public lectures.
All James Madison Program Fellows must have a doctorate or equivalent degree. Positions are open to all regardless of citizenship. Fellows normally receive a stipend of one-half their academic-year salary plus a living allowance. The fellows’ home institutions are expected to provide at least half of their academic-year salaries.
Application instructions
A complete application must include the following:
- a curriculum vitae;
- a scholarly paper written in the past three years;
- a statement (no more than 1,500 words) describing the proposed research;
- and contact information for two references.
Selected candidates will be asked to either submit a confidential statement indicating salary for the current academic year (September 1, 2022 – June 1, 2023) or provide written authorization for Princeton to confirm their salary.
Please address any inquiries to:
Shilo Brooks, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions
Princeton University
83 Prospect Avenue
Princeton, NJ 08540
E-mail: shilo.brooks@princeton.edu(link sends e-mail) / Web address: jmp.princeton.edu
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For priority consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2022.
About the James Madison Program at Princeton University
Founded in the summer of 2000, the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions in the Department of Politics at Princeton University is dedicated to exploring enduring questions of American constitutional law and Western political thought. The Program is also devoted to examining the application of basic legal and ethical principles to contemporary problems. To realize its mission, the James Madison Program implements a number of initiatives. The Program awards visiting fellowships and postdoctoral appointments each year to support scholars conducting research in the fields of constitutional law and political thought.
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