OpenFieldColumbia Postdoctoral Fellow in the Society of Fellows in the Humanities
Prestigious two-year postdoctoral appointment offering independent intellectual freedom to conduct interdisciplinary research and teach one undergraduate course per semester at Columbia.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Humanities or Social Sciences received between January 1, 2024 and July 1, 2027.
- English language proficiency
- Native or near-native English proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Significant book dissertation or monograph chapter in cultural studies, history, or political theory.
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Annual stipend of USD $75,000 plus USD $7,000 research travel allowance and full Columbia benefits package
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full post-doctoral salary; no tuition.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 1, 2026 (Annual international competition deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Columbia University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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