The Stroum Center for Jewish Studies offers the Hazel D. Cole Fellowship, a two-year in-residence fellowship that supports a deserving doctoral or postdoctoral fellow in Jewish studies at the University of Washington in Seattle.

The Fellowship may be used as a dissertation completion fellowship (must demonstrate intention to complete by the end of the academic year) or for post-doctoral work (Ph.D. or foreign equivalent received within last three years) in any field of Jewish Studies.

The Cole Fellow will contribute to the Stroum Center’s intellectual community, and teach one quarter-long twice-weekly undergraduate lecture course per year. The Cole Fellow is also expected to offer one public lecture each year.

The Fellowship includes a stipend of $62,500 plus benefits for each academic year, as well as access to the UW libraries.. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong academic record, focused research agenda, and enthusiasm about the resources available at the University of Washington. In addition, preference will be granted to applicants who propose lecture courses likely to attract a broad and diverse group of students. While discipline and field of study are open, the search committee has identified several thematic priorities:

• Jewish-Muslim relations
• Gender & sexuality
• Jews and race
• Jewish languages and cultures of the Middle East, Central Asia, or Africa
• Digital Jewish studies
• Jewish philosophy

The Fellowship may be used as a dissertation research/writing fellowship or for post-doctoral studies (Ph.D. received within last three years) in any field of Jewish Studies.

The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

• graduate

• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• International or Other Visa Status
• Undocumented

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong academic record, focused research agenda, and enthusiasm about the resources available at the University of Washington. Application materials should consist of the following:

(1) A current curriculum vitae

(2) A description of your scholarly interests and your proposed research project during your Cole Fellowship year

(3) Proposal for a course you would like to teach, including a prospective syllabus

(4) Two letters of recommendation

(5) An academic writing sample, such as a chapter from a dissertation, book or article
All application materials including letters of recommendation must be saved as PDF files. Please begin all file names with your last name (e.g. LASTNAME FIRSTNAME CV). 

Application opens every three years in Fall. Check https://jewishstudies.washington.edu/hazel-d-cole-fellowship/ for most up to date information. 

Based in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies is home to the flagship Jewish Studies program of the Pacific Northwest, with more than two dozen affiliated faculty members. Our offerings include an undergraduate major and minor, as well as an interdisciplinary graduate fellowship that supports graduate students from a wide variety of disciplines.

Our faculty conduct cutting-edge research in fields ranging from comparative ancient religions to early modern philosophy and contemporary politics. The Center also presents a wide variety of public programming, including arts and cultural events and academic symposia. Through our website, jewishstudies.washington.edu, our innovative digital projects, and our strong social media presence, the Stroum Center seeks to engage students and the broader community in Jewish studies scholarship.

The Cole Fellow must agree to remain in residence at the University of Washington in Seattle during the academic year for the tenure of their fellowship. An additional affiliation with a disciplinary department at the university will be strongly encouraged, depending on the scholar’s research interests.

Please be in touch with the Stroum Center office if you have any questions about the application process. Can be reached at jewishst@uw.edu or 206-543-0138.