ELIGIBILITY:

They invite applications from scholars conducting international research on themes related to global democracy. Applicants may come from any country and must have earned a PhD no more than three years prior to the start of the fellowship. (Please note: graduates of the University of Notre Dame PhD programs are not eligible to apply.)

The most competitive applicants will hold a PhD or equivalent degree in a social science discipline. In exceptional cases, the Institute will consider applicants with a PhD in other disciplines.

Eligibility Considerations (for non-US citizens/residents): For non-US citizens/residents, please consider the following: 

Advanced English language proficiency is required.

Foreign nationals must have a valid passport and obtain a J-1 visa.

According to US immigration regulations, an individual who completes a period of stay of less than five years as a J-1 professor or research scholar and does not have another appointment immediately following the completion of said stay cannot return to the US in the J-1 Professor or J-1 Research Scholar category until the individual has been outside the US for a minimum period of 24 months. This 24-month bar is different from the two-year home residency requirement some scholars are subject to.

For program information, please contact Lupe Ramírez at gramirez@nd.edu

Kellogg Institute fellowship applications are submitted through our online system in Interfolio.

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A writing sample—This could be a chapter of the dissertation or an unpublished or forthcoming article (maximum 30 pages, excluding endnotes, bibliography, or illustrations).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

Competition for A/Y 2027-28 – Applications open August 1, 2026, to October 1, 2026

BENEFIT:

Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowships offer a competitive total compensation package that includes the following:

An annual stipend of $75k

Up to $2K in approved relocation expenses

Generous research support

Comprehensive Medical insurance benefits

Academic year appointments, up to 2 years, are available depending on interest and satisfactory performance