Ignite Your Creativity with the Hodder Fellowship at Princeton 2026
Fellowship Overview
The Hodder Fellowship is a 10-month program during the academic year, offering USD 93,000 in funding plus an additional USD 5,000 to cover research expenses. Fellows gain access to Princeton’s campus resources while residing in the United States, with no requirement for on-campus housing. This fellowship is ideal for artists, writers, composers, choreographers, performance and visual artists, translators, and other creatives seeking dedicated time to develop new work
Key Benefits
Full funding for one academic year with no teaching responsibilities
Access to shared spaces and resources on Princeton University’s campus
Freedom to focus entirely on independent creative projects
Opportunity to join a community of accomplished artists and humanists
Who Can Apply
Open to applicants of all nationalities with significant accomplishments in their field
No advanced degree is required, and there is no age limit
Applicants cannot use the fellowship to pursue academic degrees (such as MFA or Ph.D.)
Previous recipients of the Princeton Arts Fellowship are not eligible
Fellows must not hold teaching positions elsewhere during the fellowship
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Project Proposal (500 words) outlining your intended project
Work Samples depending on the field:
Creative Writing – Prose up to 3,000 words, Poetry up to 20 pages, or a combination as specified
Dance/Choreography – 1–3 video links totaling at least 15 minutes
Music – 1–2 scores and/or performance links (10 minutes)
Theater – Up to 15 pages of script plus 10 design images