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The Collaborative Humanities Postdoctoral Program (CHPP) brings together a dynamic cohort of early-career scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences to revitalize humanistic inquiry in today’s moment. At a time when complex challenges—from climate change and migration to questions of democracy, equity, and technology—demand perspectives that cut across disciplinary lines, the humanities provide a critical voice in the conversation.

Applications for the Smithsonian Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation of Museum Collections are now open!

All applications must be submitted by October 15, 2025 11:59 PM EST. 

The Harvard University Center for Jewish Studies invites applications each academic year for the Harry Starr Fellowship in Judaica. Applicants may come from any discipline in the humanities or social sciences associated with studies in Judaica; junior faculty are especially encouraged to apply. PhDs are required.

The Harry Starr Fellowships were established by a bequest from the estate of Harry Starr, A.B. 1921, LL.B. 1924, who had a broad vision of academic Jewish studies and of their place in university programs in the humanities and the social sciences.

NCGG Visiting Fellowship Program

Three annual postdoctoral fellowship programs that support outstanding scientists offer a unique opportunity for selected scholars to engage in a three-year fellowship of interdisciplinary research at the Beckman Institute.

Applications are now open for 2026 Beckman Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. CST Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.

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The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies invites applications for residential Post-Doctoral Research Associates, beginning in July 2026 (must have PhD in hand by June 15, 2026). As this is an early-career opportunity, post-doctoral applicants must have received their Ph.D.

The Lemelson Center Fellowship Program supports projects that present creative approaches to the study of invention and innovation in American society. These include, but are not limited to, historical research and documentation projects resulting in dissertations, publications, exhibitions, educational initiatives, documentary films, or other multimedia products.

Mitteleuropa Express - Botstiber Foundation & IAS CEU Fellowship for CEU doctoral students in Central European Histories and Societies at the Institute for Advanced Study in Budapest - Fall 2024 

The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies (BIAAS) and the Institute for Advanced Study at Central European University in Budapest (IAS CEU) are pleased to invite applications for a short-term Research Fellowship in Central European Histories and Societies for Fall 2024.