OpenFieldAlbert Hirschman Postdoctoral Fellowship in Democratic Governance
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, supporting cutting-edge scholarship on contemporary challenges to constitutional democracy and civic freedoms.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Ph.D. in Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, or History completed within the last 4 years.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent academic English communication and presentation capability.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Swiss postdoctoral fellowships.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Scholarly publication portfolio and 3,500-word proposal on democratic resilience, populism, or digital civic participation.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic recommendation letters from international political science professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Postdoctoral salary of CHF 74,000 per annum plus research travel allowance and private office
- Application fee
- Zero fellowship application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full postdoctoral appointment; no tuition assessed
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 01 February 2027 (Annual Review Round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Geneva Graduate Institute documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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