Harrison Middleton University Fellowship in Ideas 2025

The Harrison Middleton University (HMU) Fellowship in Ideas 2025 is a 9-month writing and discussion-based humanities fellowship open to recent graduates from any academic discipline. Designed for intellectually curious scholars interested in classical texts, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary dialogue, the fellowship provides opportunities for publication, networking, and academic enrichment.

Fellows engage in virtual Socratic discussions, contribute two blog posts to the HMU Blog, and publish a book review in HMU: Dialogues, the university’s biannual newsletter.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: November 15, 2025
2. Value: $500 Stipend + Publications + Free Books
3. Study Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral
4. Sponsor: Harrison Middleton University
5. Type: Fellowship
6. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Harrison Middleton University Fellowship in Ideas 2025

The successful applicant must:

1. Have received a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree (in any field).
2. Have an interest in the humanities and the great ideas of Western civilization.
3. Demonstrate outstanding reading, writing, and communication abilities.
4. Commit to writing two blog entries for the HMU Blog and one book review for HMU: Dialogues.

The role of the fellows

Over the course of nine months, the HMU Fellow in Ideas will:

1. Participate in virtual Socratic discussions with university faculty and other Fellows.
2. Contribute two entries to the Harrison Middleton University Blog.
3. Publish a book review in HMU: Dialogues, Harrison Middleton University’s biannual newsletter.

Benefits of Harrison Middleton University Fellowship in Ideas 2025

The successful applicant to the HMU Fellowship in Ideas will enjoy the following benefits:

1. A $500 stipend (to be paid by check or PayPal).
2. The opportunity to participate in virtual Socratic discussions with university faculty and Fellows.
3. Online publication in the HMU Blog and HMU: Dialogues.
4. At the conclusion of the Fellowship term, a complimentary set of three Great Books Foundation publications.

How to Apply

Please provide the following:

1. A completed application form.
2. A biographical statement of no more than 500 words that addresses your background as a student, your interest in the humanities, and your interest in the HMU Fellowship in Ideas.
3. An appropriately cited expository essay of no more than 1500 words plus a works cited page, applying your interest to a great idea in the humanities related to one of these concentrations: imaginative literature, natural science, philosophy and religion, and social science. While we encourage the use of technology and tools to enhance your writing, we ask that you exercise academic integrity and creativity in your work. Your submissions should reflect your own original thoughts, analysis, and insights.

Application Deadline:

November 15, 2025.

Application Link(s)

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