Harrison Middleton University Fellowship in Ideas 2027
Harrison Middleton University (HMU) invites recent graduates from any field to apply for its Fellowship in Ideas. The nine-month program is a writing and discussion project in the humanities. Applications close on 15 November 2026.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Harrison Middleton University
- Funding: $500 stipend, paid by check or PayPal; not fully funded
- Duration: Nine months
- Format: Virtual discussions and online publication
- Target Group: Recent graduates in any field
- Deadline: 15 November 2026
Focus Areas
- The history of ideas in Western civilization
- Imaginative literature
- Natural science
- Philosophy and religion
- Social science
About the Fellowship
The fellowship gives emerging scholars a chance to explore great ideas in the humanities. Fellows join virtual Socratic discussions with university faculty and other Fellows. They also contribute two entries to the HMU Blog. In addition, they publish a book review in HMU: Dialogues, the university’s biannual newsletter.
Fellows earn credited authorship in two university publications. They also network with academics, lifelong learners, and thinkers from many disciplines.
What Fellows Receive
- A $500 stipend
- Participation in virtual Socratic discussions
- Online publication in the HMU Blog and HMU: Dialogues
- A set of three Great Books Foundation publications at the end of the term
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet these requirements:
- A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or doctoral degree in any field
- An interest in the humanities and the great ideas of Western civilization
- Outstanding reading, writing, and communication skills
- A commitment to write two blog entries and one book review
Required Materials
- A completed application form
- A biographical statement of up to 500 words covering your student background and interest in the humanities
- A cited expository essay of up to 1,500 words, plus a works cited page
- The essay should apply your interest to a great idea in one of the four concentrations. Organizers encourage using technology to improve your writing. However, the work must show your own original thinking.
How to Apply
Download the application form from the HMU site. Then prepare your statement and essay, and submit everything before the deadline. Check the fellowship page for submission instructions.
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Conclusion
This fellowship suits recent graduates who want published work and thoughtful discussion in the humanities. Interested applicants should begin their essays early and apply before 15 November 2026.
