CEDEJ Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Center for Economic, Legal, and Social Studies (CEDEJ) in Cairo is pleased to announce its fellowship program for the academic year 2026-2027.
Fellowship Opportunities
- Three 10 month Doctoral Fellowships (September 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
- One 12 month CEDEJ Postdoctoral Fellowship (September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026)
- One 12 month CEDEJ-IFAO Postdoctoral Fellowship (September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026)
Research Focus
CEDEJ doctoral and postdoctoral fellows should be conducting research on modern and contemporary Egypt from humanities or social science perspectives. Please visit our website for details on specific disciplinary areas and research programs.
The CEDEJ-IFAO fellow should be conducting research on 19th-20th century Egypt from humanities or social science perspectives. Both research centers are keen to encourage research in some relevant disciplinary fields such as History, Memory and Archive, Literature and Society, Language and Society.
Please visit both our websites for details on specific disciplinary areas and research programs.
All fellows are expected to reside in Egypt for the duration of the fellowship, to participate regularly in CEDEJ’s (or CEDEJ & IFAO’s) activities and be fully involved members of the center(s)’ academic community.
What We Offer
- Integration into CEDEJ’s academic community
- Dedicated office space
- Full access to our specialized library
- Monthly stipend
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter detailing your interest in CEDEJ (or CEDEJ and IFAO), the ways in which you would benefit from its activities, and participate in its academic life. Postdoctoral fellowship candidates should state if they apply for one of the fellowships or both.
- Research project (maximum 2,000 words) including methodology note
- Proof of matriculation in a doctoral programme (for the doctoral fellowship)
Important Date
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted my mid-June for online interviews with the committee before the end of the month.
How to Apply
- For CEDEJ Fellowship Application, fill out this online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeldBaYDPhrJNCGDiCZWU8yrJUDUYB…
- For the CEDEJ-IFAO fellowship, send the application requirements in one PDF to: communication@cedej-eg.org; dretudesifao@gmail.com ;shieba@ifao.egnet.net ;hwahba@ifao.egnet.net
CEDEJ provides equal opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
