Hazel D. Cole Endowed Postdoctoral Fellowship in Jewish Studies
*Applications for the 2027-2028 Hazel D. Cole Endowed Postdoctoral Fellowship in Jewish Studies will open soon. Keep posted here for the link to the application. *
The Stroum Center for Jewish Studies offers the Hazel D. Cole Endowed Fellowship, a one-year in-residence postdoctoral position (with the option to renew for a second year) that supports a deserving postdoctoral fellow in Jewish studies at the University of Washington in Seattle.
In addition to pursuing their own research, the Cole Fellow is expected contribute to the Stroum Center’s intellectual community through programming and events. The fellowship includes an annual stipend plus benefits for each academic year, as well as access to the UW libraries.
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.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong academic record, focused research agenda, and enthusiasm about the resources available at the University of Washington.
How to apply for the fellowship
Applications for the fellowship are typically accepted every three years. Keep posted for more details about when the next application window will open.
About the Hazel D. Cole Endowed Postdoctoral Fellowship
Hazel D. Cole was an active participant in the Seattle Jewish community, holding leadership positions in the Seattle chapter of Hadassah, the National Council of Jewish Women, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle Women’s Division, and ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation and Training). Cole’s sister and brother-in-law, Althea Stroum and Samuel Stroum, established the Hazel D. Cole Endowed Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Washington in her memory in 1991.
Curious about past Hazel D. Cole Fellows? View a list of past fellows and their research topics.
About the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies
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.