Applications now open for 2026-27 AWC Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Oct 07, 2025
The America in the World Consortium at Duke University, Johns Hopkins SAIS, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Florida seeks applications from current Ph.D. students for its Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
The America in the World Consortium (AWC) is a dynamic partnership of universities seeking to create a more vibrant debate among policy-interested scholars about America’s role in the world. We are committed to preparing the next generation to confront geopolitical challenges and advance American national interests abroad. AWC prioritizes an intellectually diverse research community and supports fellows across a variety of disciplines. AWC offers predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships for students to live and work at one of the four partner institutions.
Applicants from all disciplines whose research bears directly on American grand strategy, broadly defined, are welcome to apply. However, preference will be given to applicants pursuing a doctorate in history, political science, public policy, classics, and political philosophy whose research has a strong connection to policy.
Fellows will spend the substantial portion of their time working on their own research and writing projects, while taking advantage of the many academic resources available at their institution. Additionally, Fellows will be required to play an active role in the host institution’s programs and activities. The fellowship offers a competitive stipend, access to campus facilities, and a wide range of resources on-campus.
Applicants are required to be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program and to have passed their comprehensives/preliminary/qualifying exams and advanced to doctoral candidacy at the time of application.
Applications are due no later than Monday, December 1, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST).
Please direct any questions to Emma Rogers, the America in the World Consortium Program Manager, at
emma.rogers@austin.utexas.edu.
Learn more and apply here.