Mark and Ann Persun Visiting Scholars Program

The Richards Civil War Era Center invites applications for the Mark and Ann Persun Visiting Scholars Program for tenured faculty in history at the rank of Associate Professor. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the fellowship is open to scholars of the Civil War Era, broadly conceived, who study military or political history. This fellowship is designed to provide mid-career faculty with time, support, and resources to devote to a book-length work-in-progress. The Visiting Scholar will also become an important member of the Richards Center community and will workshop sections of their book project, in addition to participating in Center events and programs. There is no teaching or service associated with this fellowship. The successful applicant will have the option to move to State College or to remain at their home institution and make several short visits to Penn State over the course of the year.