Scholar, Artist or Writer-in-Residence

The Bhisé Center for Global Understanding (BCGU) invites applications for its newly created Scholar, Artist or Writer-in-Residence program. The program is designed to support the innovative scholarly, creative arts or writing projects of new talents and emerging mid-career professionals, including scientists, creative artists and writers—showing extraordinary promise or accomplishments.

We welcome applicants from diverse academic disciplines and creative fields, including humanities, sciences, arts and health professions.

Residency Program Expectations

Applicants must detail their project and how it aligns with the mission of BCGU. We also encourage suggestions for campus involvement, including:

1. Teaching and mentoring
2. Lecturing and public performances
3. Campus-wide engagement

Residency participants are expected to:

• Present new or in-progress work at BCGU and campus-wide events
• Give at least one public lecture per semester
• Engage with faculty colleagues
• Contribute to Adelphi’s intellectual and creative life

Program Structure and Benefits

Selected residents will receive the following:

• Monthly stipend of $4,000
• Shared office space on campus
• Access to Adelphi University resources (subject to state and university policies)
• Possibility of support from an undergraduate Research Assistant

Residencies typically range from one semester to a full academic year (August-May). A living space may be available depending on availability. In-person and hybrid residencies are encouraged (with a minimum of 2/3 of the time spent in person).

Applicants from outside the U.S. and those working on international projects are encouraged to apply.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted via email to bcgu@adelphi.edu by February 28, 2025 and include the following:

• Letter of introduction with preferred dates of residence
• Project abstract
• Project proposal
• Literature review (if applicable)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two professional letters of reference
• Writing sample (max 10 pages)
• Three tentative lecture/event topics
• Applicants will be notified by March 31, 2025. Please note that visa requirements are the applicant’s responsibility.