Open · Deadline 17 November 2026
Hoover Fellow Position 2027 at Stanford's Hoover Institution for early-career scholars
- Deadline
- 23:59 PTPlease submit completed applications online by 11:59 PM PT on November 17, 2026.
- Funding
- Partial fundingAccommodationUSD 169,950 – USD 230,000 per year
- Level
- PhD
- Host country
- United States
- Who can apply
- All nationalities
- Fields
- Economics · Humanities · Public policy and governance · Social sciences
- Funder
- Hoover Institution at Stanford University
Apply on the official site (hoover.org)
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A full-time research position at the Hoover Institution for recent PhDs in economics, the humanities, public policy and the social sciences, paying USD 169,950 to USD 230,000 a year. Apply by 17 November 2026.
What is a Hoover Fellow?
The Hoover Institution at Stanford University appoints Hoover Fellows to pursue independent research on policy questions in economics, the humanities, public policy and the social sciences, alongside the Institution's senior scholars in the United States.
What does the position pay?
The 12-month base salary range is USD 169,950 to USD 230,000, plus a USD 20,000 annual housing allowance. The position is full time and based on campus.
Who can apply?
Candidates of any nationality who hold a PhD, or who expect to complete their doctorate by September 2027, are eligible. The Institution looks for scholars whose research speaks to public policy and who want to engage with its research community.
How and when to apply
Submit the completed application online through the official page. Applications are due by 11:59 PM PT on 17 November 2026; questions can be sent to the contact address listed on the same page.
Questions and answers
Who can apply for Hoover Institution at Stanford University?
All nationalities.
What does Hoover Institution at Stanford University cover?
Accommodation.
When is the deadline for Hoover Institution at Stanford University?
17 November 2026 (PT).
Am I eligible?
Answer a few questions and get an assessment based on the official requirements.