Deadline: December 1, 2026
Applications are open for the America in the World Consortium Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027-2028. The America in the World Consortium at Duke University, Johns Hopkins SAIS, and the University of Texas at Austin, seeks applications from recent Ph.D. recipients for its postdoctoral fellowship program.
The America in the World Consortium (AWC) is a dynamic partnership of universities seeking to create a more vibrant debate among policy-interested scholars about America’s role in the world. They are committed to preparing the next generation to confront geopolitical challenges and advance American national interests abroad.
AWC prioritizes an intellectually diverse research community and supports fellows across a variety of disciplines. AWC seeks postdoctoral fellows for in-residence positions beginning in August 2027. Applicants will be considered for up to eight (8) fellowship positions for one (1) year in residence at one of the three partner institutions, with the possibilty of a one (1) year renewal:
- Duke University, Program in American Grand Strategy (AGS)
- Johns Hopkins University, Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs at SAIS
- University of Texas at Austin, Clements Center for National Security
Benefits
- Fellows accepted to the program will be offered a competitive stipend of $73,500, access to benefits and full use of campus facilities, in addition to other university-specific benefits. The fellowship position will provide funding for a minimum of 12 months and up to 24 months. Fellows will also be given a research fund of $7,500 to cover legitimate research-related expenses, as needed.
Eligibility
- Applicants are required to have received a Ph.D. by August 1, 2027, in a relevant field, such as history, political science, public policy, classics, or political philosophy.
- Applicants who have received a Ph.D. in language studies, area studies, or other related fields may be considered if their research explicitly engages U.S. foreign policy.
Application
- Applicants will need to submit a two page cover letter. In the cover letter, applicants must stipulate which Consortium school or schools the candidate would wish to reside at during the fellowship.
- Applicants are required to submit a C.V., graduate school transcript, and the names of 3 references who would write a letter of recommendation if asked by the review committee.
- Applicants are also required to submit an article or writing sample representing an existing contribution to the field of American grand strategy, broadly defined.
For more information, visit America in the World Consortium Postdoctoral Fellowship.
