Summary
Year long fellowships for forcibly displaced early career scholars in humanities and humanistic social sciences, hosted through Columbia Global Centers with stipend, mentorship, and research support.
Full Description
The Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program awards year long fellowships to support displaced scholars through a Columbia Global Center. Fellows receive hosting and workspace at a Global Center, a stipend, mentorship from Columbia faculty, a small research or travel fund, training support such as academic writing, access to online courses, integration into Global Center activities, and inclusion in an alumni network. The programme prioritises supporting scholars while keeping them rooted in their host regions. The 2026-27 cohort applications are open until March 19.
Eligibility
Must be forcibly displaced or hold refugee status Humanities or humanistic social sciences focus, with displaced PhD holders preferred, and limited exceptions possible for near PhD pathways Must be based in the region of the Center applied to, Sub Saharan Africa for Nairobi, Middle East or North Africa for Amman, Latin America or the Caribbean for Santiago At least intermediate English proficiency Highest degree obtained within the last 12 years, with possible exceptions Minimum in person requirement of six months if full year in person is not feasible
Funding & Benefits
Stipend Workspace and hosting at a Columbia Global Center Mentorship from Columbia faculty Small research or travel fund Training support and access to online courses Professional network and alumni community
How to Apply
Visit the official website to submit your application:
At a Glance
Category
Fellowship
Location
Amman, Nairobi, Santiago regional cohorts
Deadline
March 19, 2026
Status
Tags
Date Added
2/9/2026
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