Applicants are currently being accepted for the Kellogg Institute Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowships 2027-2028. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Kellogg Institute Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowships
The Kellogg Institute Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowships are designed to help early-career scholars strengthen their independent research while becoming part of an internationally recognized academic community focused on democracy studies.
Hosted by the Kellogg Institute for International Studies at the University of Notre Dame, the fellowship provides dedicated time, financial support, and access to distinguished faculty, researchers, and practitioners working on issues related to global democracy.
Benefits of Kellogg Institute Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowships
Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive fellowship package that includes:
- Up to USD 2,000 for approved relocation expenses.
- Generous research support.
- Comprehensive medical insurance benefits.
- Academic-year appointment at the Kellogg Institute.
- Opportunities to collaborate with internationally recognized scholars and practitioners.
- Access to research facilities and academic resources.
Kellogg Institute Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowships Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have earned a PhD within three years before the fellowship start date.
- Conduct international research related to global democracy.
- Demonstrate strong academic achievement.
- Show potential for independent scholarly research.
The strongest candidates typically hold a PhD in a social science discipline, including:
- Political Science.
- Sociology.
- Economics.
- International Relations.
- Public Policy.
- Comparative Politics.
- Other related social sciences.
In exceptional cases, applicants with doctoral degrees from other academic disciplines may also be considered.
Application Date and Process
A complete application will consist of a Visiting Fellowship Application Form and Institutional Required Information Form (IRIF) and the following documents uploaded through the online application system:
- Cover letter addressing your interest in the fellowship and specifying your preferred term of stay
- Curriculum vitae
- A research project statement (6–10 double-spaced pages)
- Project Abstract (150 words max)
- Short Bio (200-300 words)
- A writing sample - This could be a chapter of the dissertation, or an unpublished or forthcoming article (maximum 30 pages, excluding endnotes, bibliography, or illustrations).
- Three Confidential Letters of Recommendation - Letters must be received into the Interfolio system no later than Wednesday, October 7
Application Deadline
01 October, 2026
Opportunity Application
View details of
Kellogg Institute Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowships
Apply for Kellogg Institute Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowships
🔍
