Georgetown and Howard Universities Africa-China Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2027-2028
Brief Description
The Africa-China Initiative at Georgetown University‘s Walsh School of Foreign Service, in partnership with the Center for African Studies at Howard University, is inviting applications for the 18-month Africa-China Post-Doctoral Fellowship. This fully funded post-doctoral position is designed to expand African scholarship and perspectives on Africa-China relations, transregional engagements, and Global South dynamics while elevating teaching across the Washington, DC area. If you hold a doctorate in a relevant field and demonstrate a strong research record on Africa-China issues, this fully supported Georgetown Postdoctoral Fellowship provides an exceptional academic platform to advance your career. Candidates can explore this funded Africa China Research Grant opportunity to contribute vital perspectives to global studies and international affairs.
Name of Host Institution
Georgetown University (Africa-China Initiative at the Walsh School of Foreign Service) in partnership with Howard University (Center for African Studies). The fellowship is funded through the ACI, Henry Luce Foundation grant and administered by Georgetown University.
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
Must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) from an accredited university.
Open to both tenured and non-tenured scholars, with particular interest in early- and mid-career researchers.
Demonstrated record of relevant research in history, political science, international relations/affairs, global studies, sociology, economics, anthropology, or related disciplines.
Assessed on scholarship quality, originality, and specific research engagement with Africa-China topics.
Special consideration given to interest in human mobility; climate change, natural resource extraction, and environmental issues; trade and debt; changing global power dynamics; or transregional engagements.
Location
Washington, DC area, United States. The fellow must be in residence for the full fellowship term, spending approximately half of their time at Georgetown University and half at Howard University.
Salary
Remuneration is paid at the rate of $72,000 per year, plus benefits.
Duration
18 months (3 consecutive semesters), beginning in January 2027 (Spring Semester 2027) and running through June 2028 (end of Spring Semester 2028).
Benefits
Annual remuneration of $72,000 plus full position benefits.
One round-trip domestic or international flight provided for the entire fellowship period.
Potential funding for domestic travel within the United States to attend at least one academic conference or workshop, subject to available funds.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
500-word research / publication proposal for the duration of the fellowship
Writing sample (such as a dissertation chapter, book chapter, or published article)
Two reference letters (submitted directly by referees by October 31, 2026)
Deadline
November 15, 2026 (Note: Reference letters must arrive earlier, by October 31, 2026).
The selected fellow must be in residence in the Washington, DC area for the full 18-month duration, splitting time equally between Georgetown University and Howard University.
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