Harrison Middleton University Fellowship in Ideas 2027, USA
Harrison Middleton University (HMU) is a private, U.S.-based distance-learning institution focused on the Great Books tradition and classical liberal education. The university offers flexible, fully online undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and interdisciplinary study through close reading of foundational texts in philosophy, literature, politics, and history. Known for its personalized mentoring and small academic community, HMU aims to foster lifelong learning, leadership, and deep intellectual engagement.
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Harrison Middleton University Fellowship in Ideas 2027, USA
Funding Type: Partial Funding
Eligible Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree holders from any discipline with a strong interest in the humanities
Fellowship Duration: 9 months
Available Fields:
Philosophy and Religion
Imaginative Literature
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences (from a humanities perspective)
History of Ideas
Western Civilization
Interdisciplinary Humanities Studies
Benefits:
$500 USD stipend
Participation in virtual Socratic discussions with HMU faculty and fellows
Online publication of original work in the HMU Blog and HMU: Dialogues
Credited authorship in two university publications
Complimentary set of three Great Books Foundation publications
Professional networking with scholars, writers, and interdisciplinary thinkers
Roles and Responsibilities:
Regular participation in virtual Socratic seminars
Writing two blog entries for the HMU Blog
Publishing one book review in HMU: Dialogues
Engaging in interdisciplinary discussions across academic and creative fields
Eligibility Criteria:
Hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree
Strong interest in the humanities
Excellent reading, writing, and communication skills
Commitment to completing all required writing and discussion activities
Intellectual curiosity and openness to interdisciplinary dialogue
Application Procedure:
Completed application form
Biographical statement (up to 500 words) describing academic background and motivation
Expository essay (up to 1,500 words) on a great idea in the humanities, with proper citations, covering one of these areas:
Imaginative Literature
Natural Science
Philosophy and Religion
Social Science
Why Apply?
Ideal for recent graduates seeking intellectual enrichment
Perfect for writers, researchers, educators, and creatives
Strengthens academic writing portfolios
Encourages deep engagement with classic texts and enduring ideas
Harrison Middleton University: Scholarship Link