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Sep 1, 2027 – Aug 31, 2028

W. Glenn Campbell and Rita Ricardo-Campbell National Fellows

FellowshipUSA · Stanford

Hoover Institution, Stanford University

Application Deadline

November 17, 2026

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The W. Glenn Campbell and Rita Ricardo-Campbell National Fellows Program is run by the Hoover Institution, a public policy think tank at Stanford University.

Scholars from universities and institutions worldwide spend one year in residence in Stanford, California, on an original research project of their own choosing, aiming to produce a publishable manuscript. Fellows work with the Hoover Library and Archives and can consult Hoover fellows and Stanford faculty.

Benefits & funding

  • Total compensation of US$125,000 to US$155,000 for full participation.
  • One year in residence, 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2028.
  • Access to the Hoover Library and Archives and to resident Hoover and Stanford scholars.
  • Fellows are expected to present their research to scholars at least once during the year.

Eligibility

  • A PhD or equivalent, or a PhD expected to be completed by September 2027.
  • An established publication record or a promising pipeline of unpublished work.
  • Open to scholars from institutions worldwide; the pages set no nationality or residence rule.
  • Support is decided on merit, regardless of any funding the applicant already holds.

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Application process

  1. 1
    Prepare a cover letter, a CV and a 3–5 page research proposal.
  2. 2
    Arrange three confidential recommendation letters from leading scholars.
  3. 3
    Submit everything online through Hoover Apply by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on 17 November 2026.
  4. 4
    A committee of Hoover Senior Fellows and Stanford scholars recommends the year’s fellows to the Hoover Director.

Program timeline

  1. Applications open

    18 August 2026

  2. Application deadline

    17 November 2026, 11:59 PM PT

  3. Fellowship year begins

    1 September 2027

  4. Fellowship year ends

    31 August 2028

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