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About the Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship
The Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program is a prestigious year-long fellowship designed for early-career scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who have been forcibly displaced or hold refugee status.
Hosted through Columbia Global Centers, this fellowship provides scholars with research support, mentorship, professional development, and access to Columbia University’s academic resources. The program enables scholars to continue their research, advance their academic careers, and stay connected to their host regions.
Fellows benefit from workspace, mentorship, training, and funding to support their research and academic growth.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program, applicants must:
- Be forcibly displaced from their home country and academic institution.
- Hold a Ph.D. in the humanities or humanistic social sciences (in exceptional cases, candidates with a non-terminal M.A. or those on track to earn a Ph.D. may be considered).
- Be based in one of the eligible regions of the Columbia Global Centers:
- Nairobi (Sub-Saharan Africa)
- Amman (Middle East/North Africa)
- Santiago (Latin America/Caribbean)
- Demonstrate at least an intermediate level of English proficiency.
- Have received their highest academic degree within the last 12 years (exceptions will be considered based on career trajectories or extenuating circumstances).
- Commit to in-person participation at the relevant Columbia Global Center:
- Preference is given to fellows who can stay in person for the full fellowship.
- A minimum in-person requirement of six months applies if full-time residency is not feasible due to immigration, family, or other personal circumstances.
- Be engaged in interdisciplinary research, including work as a creative writer, artist, or curator.
- Participate in academic activities such as workshops, scholarly presentations, and roundtable discussions.
Eligible Countries
Scholars from any country can apply as long as they:
- Meet the displacement criteria.
- Are currently based in an eligible region (Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East/North Africa, or Latin America/Caribbean).
Benefits of the Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship
Selected fellows will receive:
- Hosting and workspace at one of the Columbia Global Centers (Amman, Nairobi, or Santiago).
- A stipend to support living expenses.
- Dedicated mentorship from esteemed Columbia University faculty.
- A research and travel fund to support scholarly projects.
- Specialized training in areas such as academic writing.
- Access to Columbia University’s online courses and resources.
- Full integration into the academic community at Columbia Global Centers.
- Inclusion in the alumni network, providing long-term professional connections.
How to Apply
Interested scholars must submit their applications online through the official application webpage via the link below. For more information and to apply, visit the official Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship webpage.
The Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship is a fully funded opportunity for displaced scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences to continue their research, receive mentorship, and access world-class academic resources at Columbia University.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, take this opportunity to enhance your academic career while engaging with a global network of scholars. Ensure to apply before March 19, 2025.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
See also:
Tokyo University Amgen Scholars Program 2025: Apply Now!
The Letten Prize 2025 for Researchers: Apply Now!
