The Princeton University Hodder Fellowship is a highly regarded 10-month programme designed to support artists and writers who show outstanding promise in their fields. With a focus on “promise rather than performance,” it allows recipients the rare chance to pursue independent artistic projects in an environment of intellectual and creative freedom. Fellows are appointed as visiting members of Princeton University, receiving a substantial stipend and the academic space needed to produce significant new work.
Fellowship Details
- Stipend: $93,000 for the full 10-month term
- Duration: Academic year 2026–2027
- Appointment: Visiting Fellow status at Princeton University
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to: Writers, translators, choreographers, performance artists, visual artists, composers, and other creative professionals
- Citizenship: Open to applicants of all nationalities
- Exclusion: Previous Princeton Arts Fellowship recipients are not eligible
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Application Requirements
Applicants must provide the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Project Proposal: A 500-word outline of the creative project to be undertaken during the fellowship
- Work Samples with a 150-word contextual statement linking them to the project proposal
Specific submission guidelines include:
- Creative Writing: Up to 3,000 words of prose or 20 pages of poetry, or a combination of 2,000 words of prose and 10 pages of poetry
- Dance: 1–3 video links (minimum 15 minutes continuous footage) with cue points; no trailers or promotional materials
- Music: 1–2 scores and/or audio or video links (10 minutes total), video optional
- Theatre: Up to 15 pages of writing, 10 design images, and/or a video/audio reel with cue points
- Visual Arts: Up to 20 still images, or 10 minutes of video, or a mix of 10 stills and 5 minutes of video, with cue points for longer works
Deadline & Application
- Application Deadline: 9 September 2025
- Submission: Through Princeton’s official application portal
- Further Details: Available on the official Princeton Hodder Fellowship webpage
Key Note
While the fellowship prioritises potential, the selection process is highly competitive. Successful applicants often already hold notable recognition, such as the publication of a first book or equivalent achievements in their artistic field.
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