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Call for applications. Columbia Global Emerging Research Fellowship Program
March 2 10:00 am 12:00 PM +0 UTC
Until March 19
El Columbia Global Fellowship Program for Emerging Researchers offers opportunities to academics at the beginning of their careers in humanities and social sciences who have the status of refugees or have been forcibly displaced.
Through the program, Annual scholarships are awarded to support emerging displaced scholars through a Columbia Global Center, where they receive ongoing support to strengthen their research capabilities, expand their professional networks, and advance toward a successful academic career.
The scholarship recipients receive the following:
- Accommodation and workspace in one of Columbia's Global Centers (Amman, Nairobi or Santiago)
- A stipend
- Dedicated tutoring from esteemed Columbia professors
- A small research/travel fund to support your academic endeavors
- Training tailored to your academic needs in areas such as academic writing
- Access to a wide selection of online courses.
- Full integration into one of Columbia's Global Centers.
- Inclusion in an alumni network.
Unique value of the scholarship
What distinguishes this fellowship? It keeps scholars rooted in their host regions, strengthening their local academic, professional, and personal networks, while also allowing them to benefit from Columbia University's global expertise. Scholars can remain integrated into their communities, continue their academic careers, and receive support from the university's Global Centers.
Who is eligible?
Eligible candidates are humanities and social science scholars who have been forcibly uprooted from their home countries and academic institutions. They may be early-career postdoctoral fellows or doctoral candidates whose education has been interrupted. Creative writers, artists, curators, and scholars working on interdisciplinary projects are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- It must be displaced.
- You must have a PhD in the humanities (with rare exceptions, candidates with a non-terminal master's degree or who were on track to obtain a PhD may be considered).
- They must be based in the region of the Global Centre they wish to apply to (Sub-Saharan Africa for Nairobi; Middle East or North Africa for Amman; Latin America or the Caribbean for Santiago).
- You must demonstrate at least one intermediate level of English language proficiency.
- You must have obtained your highest academic degree within the last 12 years . Exceptions to this timeframe will be considered to adapt them to specific career paths or other circumstances.
- While it is preferred that fellows remain in person at the relevant Columbia Global Center for the duration of the fellowship, there is a minimum attendance requirement of six months if it is not possible for the fellow to remain in person due to immigration, family, or other circumstances.
- Researchers working on interdisciplinary research projects are welcome to apply.
- Fellows are expected to participate in academic presentations, workshops, and panel discussions. Through the Global Center, they will connect with a global network of scholars and academics from Columbia University and other institutions.
More Information here.
