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COLUMBIA GLOBAL EMERGING SCHOLARS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: March 19, 2026

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program provides opportunities for early-career scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who hold refugee status or have been forcibly displaced. Through the program, year-long fellowships are awarded to support emerging displaced scholars through a Columbia Global Center, where they receive ongoing support to enhance their research capabilities, broaden their professional networks, and advance toward a successful career in academia.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible candidates are scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who have been forcibly uprooted from their home countries and respective academic institutions. They could be postdoctoral scholars in the early stages of their careers or Ph.D. candidates who have had their education disrupted. Creative writers, artists, curators, and scholars working on interdisciplinary projects are encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

Must be displaced.

Must have a Ph.D. in the humanities (with rare exceptions, candidates with a non-terminal M.A. or who were on track to get a Ph.D. may be considered).

Must be based in the region of the Global Center to which they wish to apply (Sub-Saharan Africa for Nairobi; Middle East or North Africa for Amman; Latin America or the Caribbean for Santiago).

Must demonstrate at least an intermediate level of English language proficiency.

Must have received their highest academic degree within the last 12 years.  Exceptions to this timeline will be considered to accommodate career-specific trajectories or other circumstances.

While it is preferred that fellows remain in person at the relevant Columbia Global Center for the duration of the fellowship, there is a minimum in-person requirement of six months if it is not feasible for the fellow to remain in person due to immigration, family-related, or other circumstances.

Researchers working on interdisciplinary research projects are welcome to apply.

Fellows are expected to participate in scholarly presentations, workshops, and roundtable discussions. Through the Global Center, they will be connected to a global network of academics and scholars from Columbia University and beyond.

BENEFIT:

Scholars receive the following:

Hosting and workspace at one of the Columbia Global Centers (Amman, Nairobi, or Santiago).

A stipend.

Dedicated mentorship from esteemed Columbia faculty.

A small research/travel fund to support their scholarly endeavors.

Training that meets their academic needs in areas such as academic writing.

Access to a broad selection of online courses.

Full integration into the vibrant life of one of the Columbia Global Centers.

Inclusion in an alumni network.

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UNIDIR WOMEN IN AI FELLOWSHIP: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

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Application Deadline: Tuesday, 24 February  (midnight, CET)

LOCATION: Switzerland

UNIDIR is pleased to announce a call for applications for its 2026 Women in AI Fellowship. To redress gender inequalities and promote inclusive and effective policymaking, UNIDIR is convening the 2026 edition of the Women in AI Fellowship. This is designed as a capacity-building intervention that endows women diplomats with up-to-the-minute knowledge of the policy, legal, and technical aspects of AI.

ELIGIBILITY:

The fellowship is open to women diplomats and government representatives who:

Are junior to mid-career level

Are representatives of UN Member States

Have a strong command of both written and spoken English

Have an interest in security, technology and/or gender

Applications will be carefully screened by UNIDIR on the basis of the criteria specified above, and applicants will be informed of the result of their application regardless of their selection status.

Application requirements:

UN Member States and Delegations of international or regional organizations are invited to nominate women diplomats and government representatives for the fellowship through their respective diplomatic representation. While multiple nominations from Member States and Delegations are possible, UNIDIR will select only one fellow per entity to ensure regional diversity.

Please submit the following supporting documents by email to sectec-unidir@un.org with the subject line “2026 UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship Application”:

Copy of passport;

Curriculum vitae of no more than two pages;

Two recommendation letters, one of which should be from the applicant’s national government or diplomatic representation to the UN;

A one-page letter of interest detailing the applicant’s experience and interest in the areas covered by the fellowship, as well as an outline of how they envisage using knowledge gained during the programme.

Please ensure that the applicant’s email address is included in the CC field of the email to UNIDIR.

BENEFIT:

The fellowship is delivered free of charge. Financial support for travel to and accommodation in Geneva for the week-long training programme will be available for a select number of participants. Fellows from developing countries will be prioritized for this support.

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