US : IAS School of Social Science
Applications
Academic Year 2012-2013
The online application system will open on June 1, 2011.
School-specfic Application Instructions
All applications for Memberships in the School of Social Science for the 2012-2013 academic year must be filed electronically through the Institute’s online application system by November 1, 2011. Applications will be accepted beginning June 1, 2011. It is expected that the selection process will be completed by February 1, 2012.
The theme for the 2012-2013 academic year will be Economics and Politics. Please click on the announcement button below for more complete information. Each year it is expected that about one-third of the selected Members will be conducting research around the theme.
Writing Samples
The application requires submission of a writing sample. A single sample is preferred, although up to three will be accepted. The School would prefer that such samples be uploaded; all uploads must be in Adobe Acrobat format. If you must send hard-copy, such as a book, please indicate your intention to do so on the application and mail it with a cover letter to: School of Social Science, Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540. Note that it will not be returned.
References
Please send your project statement along with a copy of our referee instructions to your three referees. Instruct them to email your reference letters as a PDF attachment to sssrecs@ias.edu, and to put “Reference for YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Also, remind them to be sure to include their own name, title and institution within their letter. Reference emails must be received by November 1.
Online Application
To begin or continue work on your online application, click the Apply button below. When you have completed the application and are ready to submit it, remember that you will not be able to make any changes after submission. IMPORTANT: You should receive an email confirmation that the application has been received. If you have not received an email confirmation within one day, please email an inquiry to applications@ias.edu.