Mellon and Byzantine Fellowship Applications due February 1 // News // Medieval Institute // University of Notre Dame

Gold-backed mosaic of Byzantine Emperor John II Komnenos, the Virgin Mary with Christ Child, and Empress Irene. John, on the left, wears a crown and ornate gold robe and holds a bag. Mary, in the center, wears a dark robe and holds the young Jesus. Irene, on the right, is crowned and wears elaborate robes, holding a scroll.

Last call for applications for this year!

The A. W. Mellon Junior Faculty Fellowship in Medieval Studies is designed for junior faculty who currently hold a position in a United States university as an assistant professor. The intent of this Fellowship is to enable its holders to complete research and writing on a book manuscript in advance of tenure.

The Byzantine Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship enables its holder to conduct innovative research drawing on the rich resources held in the Milton V. Anastos Collection, the Medieval Institute, and the Hesburgh Library more broadly. Applicants' Ph.D.s cannot have been conferred more than five years before the start date of the fellowship appointment (August 16, 2026).

The application deadline for both is February 1, 2026, via Interfolio. Click on the links above for application information.