Lightning Scholar Fellowship
Quick answer
Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania is offering a Lightning Scholar Fellowship for untenured faculty members to join the Penn community for a semester or full academic year in Philadelphia, with significant compensation negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
- Role
- Lightning Scholar Fellowship
- Organization
- Perry World House, University of Pennsylvania
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- significant and negotiated on a case-by-case basis
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking untenured faculty members for a fellowship program that allows them to join the Penn community for a semester or full academic year in residence in Philadelphia to produce a major research project or book.
What you'll do
- Produce a major research project or book
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary and vibrant community of global affairs scholars and practitioners
- Engage in dialogue with policymakers from around the world
- Take a leave from their home institution
- Contribute to the university's intellectual resources on global challenges
What it takes
- Untenured faculty member at a leading research university
- Working on global affairs topics
- Preference given to faculty working on climate, democracy, global justice and human rights, and security
- Interest in engaging in dialogue with policymakers
- Ability to produce a major research project or book
What you'll bring
How we treat you
In-residence support, collaboration with global affairs scholars and practitioners, and opportunities for policy engagement.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the fellowship program located?
The fellowship program is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at Perry World House, University of Pennsylvania.
What is the compensation for the fellowship?
The compensation is significant and negotiated on a case-by-case basis, often supporting the difference between a one semester sabbatical and a full year leave.
How can I apply for the fellowship?
You can apply now by visiting the Perry World House website or through the Global Jobs platform.
What are the key qualifications for the fellowship?
Key qualifications include being an untenured faculty member at a leading research university, working on global affairs topics, and having the ability to produce a major research project or book.
Is the fellowship program remote or onsite?
The fellowship program is onsite in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and does not offer remote options.
How to apply
Apply directly on Perry World House, University of Pennsylvania's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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