SCHOLARSHIP: Kellogg Institute, USA Postdoctoral Scholarship 2024 |APPLY NOW|
The Kellogg Institute for International Studies is now accepting applications for its Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowships. This program supports scholars in the fields of democracy and human development with a competitive stipend, research funding, and housing benefits.Advertisement
To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants may come from any country and must have recently earned a PhD within the last five years. Advanced ABD graduate students may apply, provided they complete their PhD before the fellowship begins.
The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, part of the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs, focuses on promoting research excellence in critical global challenges, particularly in the areas of democracy and human development. Established with a commitment to addressing issues relevant to the developing world, especially in Latin America and Africa, the Institute engages faculty, students, and visiting scholars in a collaborative intellectual community.
Scholarship Deadline:
01 October 2024
Scholarship Details:
- University or Organization: Kellogg Institute for International Studies
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Postdoctoral
- Award: Very competitive stipend, research funding, medical insurance benefits, partial housing subsidy
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in: USA
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Countries: All
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in fields related to global democracy and human development.
- Admissible Criteria:
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:- Must have earned a PhD within the last five years.
- Most successful applicants will work in a social science discipline or in history.
- Advanced ABD graduate students may apply, but awards are contingent on completing the PhD before June 30 of the starting fellowship year.
- Advanced English language proficiency is required.
- Foreign nationals must have a valid passport and be able to obtain a J-1 Visa.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
Applications must be submitted online through the Kellogg Institute’s Interfolio system. A complete application includes:
- Cover letter addressing interest in the fellowship and specifying preferred term of stay.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Research project statement (6–10 double-spaced pages).
- Project Abstract (150 words max).
- Short Bio (200-300 words).
- Three names and email addresses for letters of recommendation.
Scholarship Benefits
Postdoctoral fellows at the Kellogg Institute will receive a competitive stipend, research funding, medical insurance benefits, and a partial housing subsidy for on-campus housing. Additionally, fellows will have access to comprehensive research facilities, including spacious offices, IT support, and full library services, all in a highly stimulating scholarly environment.
