The Academy of Philosophy and Letters is pleased to announce the return of the Edmund Burke Fellowship for graduate students, advanced undergraduates of exceptional caliber, and young professionals. All students of the humanities, broadly conceived, are welcome to apply.

The Fellowship will be awarded to up to 40 students. It covers the full cost of attendance at our annual conference in College Park, MD (June 4-6, 2026). It also covers all meals, plus a two night stay at a nearby hotel if requested. Recipients will be responsible only for the cost of travel to / from the conference.

Fellows will enjoy intellectual exchange with like-minded academics, policymakers, and teachers at panels, in discussions, and over meals. The two-and-a-half day conference also provides an invaluable opportunity to network and make the kinds of connections that can be especially fruitful in your early career, whether it be in academia, politics, or the arts.

In order to apply for the Fellowship, please email:

• Your resume or CV.
• A one-paragraph statement of interest in the topics of the conference and APL’s mission.

to apl@philosophyandletters.org.

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, so interested students should apply as soon as possible. We filled all available Fellowship slots last year and expect to do so again this year—so apply early.