"Crake Doctoral Fellowship in Classics"

The Crake Foundation and the Department of Classics at Mount Allison University are pleased to announce the Crake Doctoral Fellowship in Classics for the academic year 2026–2027.

The Crake Fellowship is non-renewable and open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who, at the time of taking up the fellowship, have completed all course and residential requirements for a Doctorate in Classics, passed all preliminary examinations, and completed the research for the thesis, and who can reasonably be expected to finish the doctorate during the year of the fellowship.

The holder will be asked to teach one course in each of the Fall and Winter terms, give a public lecture, and be in Sackville from September to the end of April. In 2026–2027 the holder of the Crake Fellowship will receive $38,000 (CDN), with a moving allowance of up to $5,500 (CDN) and $1,000 start-up grant and an amount for professional development.

Applications may be made through email and should include a curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three letters of reference. The thesis supervisor should be asked to write concerning the subject of the thesis and the expected date for its final submission. Applicants should also send a statement regarding the progress of their doctoral studies, including their schedule for completion, and a one-page synopsis of their thesis. Completed applications, digital or on paper, should be sent to:

Ilaria Battiloro, Head
Department of Classics
Mount Allison University
63D York Street
Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 1G9 Canada
Email: ibattiloro@mta.ca

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, February 27th, 2026.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.