Fellowships

About the fellowship

The Robert L. Heilbroner Center for Capitalism Studies invites master’s and doctoral students from any discipline at The New School to apply for fellowships supporting thesis and dissertation writing during the 2026–2027 academic year. Each fellowship provides $3,000 to support research and writing on projects that engage capitalism as an analytic concept and/or as an object of social, political, or historical inquiry and critique.

We welcome projects that address real-world problems, advance original theoretical contributions, or develop long-term and global perspectives on capitalism as a major structuring force in society.

What Fellows Do

During the fellowship period, fellows remain in residence and participate in the intellectual life of the Center. This includes taking part in the monthly Fellows’ workshop, where students share work in progress and engage with faculty and peers.

How to Apply 

Applications should include:

• A proposal of no more than two double-spaced pages explaining the project and its engagement with capitalism

• A timeline identifying the work to be completed during the fellowship period

• A CV of no more than one page including the names and contact information of thesis or dissertation committee members, as well as any other fellowships or awards received for the 2026–2027 academic year

The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. Please email application materials to Julia Ott, Associate Professor of Historical Studies and Co-Director of the Heilbroner Center, at ottj@newschool.edu.