Deadline: March 19, 2026
The Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program 2026–2027 is a prestigious, year-long academic fellowship offered by Columbia University’s Global Centers. The programme is designed to support early-career scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who have experienced forced displacement or hold refugee status.
The Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program 2026–2027 provides scholars with the opportunity to advance their research, strengthen academic networks, and receive mentorship from Columbia faculty—while remaining based in their region of residence.
About the Fellowship
The fellowship supports emerging scholars whose academic trajectories have been disrupted by displacement. It combines research funding, mentorship, professional development, and access to Columbia’s global academic resources.
Unlike traditional fellowships that require relocation to the United States or Europe, this programme is regionally based, allowing fellows to continue their work within their local context while engaging with a global academic community.
Host Locations
Successful fellows will be hosted at one of the following Columbia Global Centers:
- Amman – Middle East & North Africa
- Nairobi – Sub-Saharan Africa
- Santiago – Latin America & the Caribbean
Applicants must be based in the same region as their selected host centre.
Fellowship Benefits
Participants in the Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program 2026–2027 will receive:
- A stipend to support living and research expenses
- A dedicated workspace at the host Columbia Global Center
- One-on-one mentorship from Columbia University faculty
- A research and travel allowance
- Tailored academic training, including academic writing support
- Access to online courses and scholarly resources
- Participation in centre-based programming, workshops, and presentations
- Inclusion in a growing international alumni network
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have experienced forced displacement or hold refugee status
- Work within the humanities or humanistic social sciences
- Hold a PhD (exceptions may be considered for scholars whose doctoral studies were disrupted)
- Be an early-career scholar, with the highest degree earned within the past 12 years (flexibility may apply)
- Be based in the region of the selected host centre
- Possess at least intermediate proficiency in English
- Be available to spend a minimum of six months in person at the host centre, where feasible
Creative writers, artists, curators, and scholars working across disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply.
Programme Duration and Expectations
- Duration: One year
- Format: Regionally based, non-residential
- Fellows are expected to actively participate in:
- Academic presentations
- Workshops and training sessions
- Centre-led events and programming
Application Deadline
- Application Deadline: 19 March 2026
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Why Apply for the Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program 2026–2027?
This fellowship offers a rare opportunity for displaced scholars to rebuild and advance their academic careers without the burden of international relocation. Fellows gain access to world-class mentorship, funding, and professional development, while remaining embedded in their regional academic and cultural contexts.
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