University of Toronto is currently accepted for the Richard Rooney Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About University of Toronto - Richard Rooney Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Richard Rooney Postdoctoral Fellowship is a prestigious, fully funded research opportunity at the University of Toronto’s African Studies Centre. This fellowship supports emerging scholars conducting innovative research in African Studies, including social sciences, humanities, and creative arts, with a focus on decolonizing approaches and community engagement. The African Studies Centre at the University of Toronto, established in 1978, is a leading undergraduate program in Canada and among the top in North America. It provides a vibrant intellectual hub for interdisciplinary study of African societies and diasporas, committed to public scholarship, social justice, and inclusivity.
Benefits of University of Toronto - Richard Rooney Postdoctoral Fellowship
- $70,000 per year salary
- Plus benefits
- Full-time position (40 hours per week)
- 12-month term
- Opportunity to conduct independent research
- Engage with faculty mentors and collaborate across disciplines
- Participate in seminars, events, and public scholarship initiatives
- Support knowledge dissemination locally, in Africa, and globally
University of Toronto - Richard Rooney Postdoctoral Fellowship Requirements
- Open to domestic and international candidates
- Must have or will have successfully completed PhD degree between June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2026
- Demonstrate academic excellence and high potential for success
- Be eligible to start postdoctoral position by November 1, 2026
- Public intellectual work and community engagement experience considered an asset
Application Date and Process
- Submit all documents as a single PDF (filename: LastName_FirstName.pdf) to [email protected]
- Include letter of application (cover letter and statement of research, max 3 pages)
- Include a page describing how you will contribute to the African Studies Centre and University of Toronto
- Include detailed CV
- Include research proposal (2 pages) outlining proposed project, importance, impact, alignment with goals
- Include names and contact information for three academic references
Application Deadline
10 July, 2026
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