Applications are currently being accepted for the DAAD Postdoctoral Fellows at the School of Advanced International Studies (SIAS) Johns Hopkins University 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About DAAD Postdoctoral Fellows at the School of Advanced International Studies (SIAS) Johns Hopkins University
DAAD Post-Doctoral Fellows are closely integrated into the SAIS academic community and will be affiliated with the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs. A division of Johns Hopkins University, SAIS is a global institution that provides interdisciplinary professional education to prepare a diverse student body for internationally related positions of responsibility; to foster research, scholarship and cross-cultural exchange; and to contribute knowledge, expertise, and leadership to the global community.
Benefits of DAAD Postdoctoral Fellows at the School of Advanced International Studies (SIAS) Johns Hopkins University
- Each DAAD Post-Doctoral Fellow will receive a monthly salary of up to $6,000, minus U.S. taxes; access to a computer and shared workspace; internet access; access to Johns Hopkins University libraries and other facilities.
- Each Fellow is expected to take care of his/her accommodation and living expenses.
- A basic health care package is available for all Post-Doctoral Fellows. For non-US citizens one economy class roundtrip airfare will be provided.
- Furthermore, research funding of up to $3,000 for a 12-month stay will be available for each Fellow as well as one economy class roundtrip airfare to the above-mentioned conference in Germany.
- Health benefit premiums for accompanying dependents can also be covered ($560 per month if one dependent or $880 per month if more than one dependent).
DAAD Postdoctoral Fellows at the School of Advanced International Studies (SIAS) Johns Hopkins University Requirements
- Applicants for the DAAD Post-Doctoral Fellowships at SAIS must have a doctorate or be at the post-doctorate level, have demonstrated research capacity, and be fluent in English. EU and U.S. citizens are welcome to apply.
- EU citizens should be currently affiliated with a German university or research institution and be eligible for a J-1 visa.
- Preference will be given to those who are no more than 6 years beyond completing their dissertation, although others are also eligible.
Application Date and Process
Each applicant should submit the following (in English):
- A statement of interest outlining why you are applying and what you hope to get out of this fellowship.
- A 3 to 5-page double-spaced research statement that proposes a research project, including its relevance to the theme “The United States, Europe and World Order.”
- Preferred appointment start and end dates, between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
- A curriculum vitae.
- Three references with contact information.
Application Deadline
14 January, 2026
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