The Hoover Fellows Program is run by the Hoover Institution, a public policy think tank at Stanford University. It recruits early-career scholars into salaried research posts.
Fellows work at the Hoover Institution in Stanford, California, for one to three years, publishing scholarly articles and books with public policy implications and taking part in the institution’s intellectual life. They are encouraged to engage with Stanford’s wider research community.
Benefits & funding
- 12-month base salary of US$169,950 to US$230,000.
- A US$20,000 annual housing allowance on top of salary.
- An appointment of one to three years, with no teaching duties.
Eligibility
- A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field, such as economics, history, international relations, national security, political science or public policy.
- Applicants still finishing must expect to complete the degree by 1 September 2027.
- The pages set no nationality or residence rule; Hoover is an equal-opportunity employer.
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Application process
- 1Prepare a cover letter or statement of interest, a CV, one or more recent publications or drafts, and a research-plans statement of up to two pages.
- 2Arrange three letters of recommendation.
- 3Submit everything online through Hoover Apply by 11:59 PM PT on 17 November 2026.
Program timeline
Applications opened
18 August 2026
Application deadline
17 November 2026, 11:59 PM PT
Degree must be completed by this date
1 September 2027