University Administrative Fellows

University Administrative Fellows gain a better understanding of the administrative units that make up a university.

This information is valuable for those preparing for the tenure-track job market, those preparing for careers in academic administration and for those looking for experience that will position them for careers beyond the academy.

The fellowship consists of working on a project under the direction of the host department, attending meetings when appropriate, and discussing with the host various aspects of the host’s position which includes specific responsibilities, organizational dynamics, external networks, etc. The Fellowship is broken into two components: a mentoring and shadowing component (roughly 2-3 hours per week for the length of a semester) and a project component (roughly 3-4 hours per week for the length of a semester.) The total average time commitment is an average of 6 hours per week for the length of a semester. Summer UAFs will be introduced in Summer of 2020, as will remote fellowships. These options will enable a broader range of participation in this program. All inquiries about Summer and remote fellowships should be directed to Assistant Dean for Professional Development James M. Van Wyck (jvanwyck@princeton.edu).

University Administrative Fellows receive a $1,000 stipend in addition to their normal support. Before accepting the fellowship, selected students must receive permission from their dissertation adviser(s) and must be in good academic standing.