2025 Hoover Fellow Position
Stanford University, Hoover Institution

Opportunities for Early-Career Scholars

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University seeks outstanding scholars for positions as a Hoover Fellow. The term of the appointment is five years, with the option to renew for one additional term.  The position is located at the Hoover Institution, Stanford, CA.

During their Fellowship period, Hoover Fellows are expected to publish scholarly articles and books that have implications for public policy. Hoover Fellows are also expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the Hoover Institution. There are no teaching responsibilities associated with this position. The 12-month base salary range for this position is $165,000 to $230,000, plus a housing allowance of $20,000 per year.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field - such as economics, history, international relations, national security, political science, or public policy, and expect to complete that degree by September 1st, 2025.

Hoover Fellows are encouraged to engage with Stanford’s broader research community in their respective fields. The Hoover Institution is a research center at Stanford University, located in the heart of Stanford’s campus.

Apply at https://applyhooverfellows.hoover.org. Please submit:

• A cover letter or statement of interest that includes a description of academic background and experience
• One or more recent publications, working papers, or draft book chapters.
• A curriculum vitae
• A statement about future research plans (two pages maximum)
• Three letters of recommendation that focus on the candidate’s research and research potential.

If you have any questions, please contact  hooverfellowship@stanford.edu. Please note that we monitor this email address periodically.

Please submit completed applications online at https://applyhooverfellows.hoover.org/ by November 18, 2024.

About Hoover Institution, Stanford University

2025 National Fellow PositionStanford University, Hoover InstitutionThe Hoover Institution Glenn Campbell and Rita Ricardo-Campbell National Fellows Program allows outstanding scholars from colleges, universities, and institutions around the world to be freed from academic and professional responsibilities to devote one year to unrestricted, creative research and publication. National Fellows Program fellowships provide scholars the opportunity to complete an original significant research project with the expectation of generating a publishable manuscript.

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