Columbia University
The Institute for Religion, Culture and Public Life
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Description
The Institute for Religion, Culture and Public Life (IRCPL) of Columbia University invites applications for a full-time appointment as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year based on satisfactory performance. The Institute seeks a scholar whose research and teaching directly address the Institute’s foundational terms: religion, culture, and public life. Preference will be given to projects that seriously engage with the theme of religion and at least one of the other two dimensions.
The incumbent will pursue their own research; contribute to IRCPL program planning and be an active participant in IRCPL events; engage in collaborative projects with IRCPL/Columbia faculty, staff and students; and teach undergraduate courses (for additional compensation). The expectation is to teach one course per fellowship year, with the option to teach two courses in the second year.
About the Institute for Religion, Culture and Public Life
The Institute for Religion, Culture and Public Life supports academic research, teaching, and scholarship on the study of religion, culture, and social difference at Columbia University. In addition, it convenes academic conferences, public forums, and collaborative programming to support and extend academic and scholarly understanding of these topics, and to disseminate and distribute such new understandings to broader publics and communities. The Institute actively supports scholarship, teaching and public programming across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as well as in the University more broadly. Each year the Institute curates event series that address specific themes. In recent years these series have addressed public religion in Africa and South Asia; religion and climate; patriarchal violence; the relationship between devotion and distraction; and shifting paradigms in American religion.
Application Deadline
Please submit your application through Columbia’s academic hiring portal ASR/Interfolio. Applications received by May 31, 2026 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will commence immediately; we plan to hold Zoom interviews of finalists in June 2026, and to make a determination soon thereafter. The proposed start date for the position is in mid-August 2026.
Ponlok Chomnes Research Fellowship Program
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Program Period: August 01, 2026 – November 14, 2026
CKS is pleased to announce that applications are now open to current or recently graduated Cambodian master’s students enrolled in universities in Cambodia for the 2026 Ponlok Chomnes Research Fellowship program. During this 15-week research capacity-building program, fellows will design and carry out research projects in the humanities and social sciences. Funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australian Embassy, Cambodia) through The Asia Foundation’s Ponlok Chomnes: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia Program, PCRF offers a balanced mix of theoretical and practical training, combining in-class lectures, capacity-building workshops, guest speakers, mentorship, field trips, and public presentations.
Purpose
As a strategic partner of The Asia Foundation’s Ponlok Chomnes: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia Program, the Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) developed the PCRF Program to enhance the research capacity of up to 15 Cambodian graduate students and early-career researchers by guiding them in the design and implementation of disciplinary or interdisciplinary research projects in the humanities and social sciences. Upon completing the program, fellows will be better prepared to conduct graduate-level research and pursue career opportunities involving advanced research.
More information here.
ENITS Scholarship | ENITS Research Grant
To promote and disseminate research in Thai Studies and to encourage scholars in the field, the Empowering Network for International Thai Studies (ENITS) Project , under the Institute of Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University, is pleased to announce the availability of research grants. These grants are intended to support the production of high-quality academic articles on Thai Studies. Fifteen grants of 40,000 THB each will be awarded to selected recipients to assist with their research. These grants aim to foster international scholarly exchange and advance interdisciplinary research in Thai studies. Applications are open to academics, independent researchers, and advanced graduate students with a demonstrated commitment to the field.
Timeline
June — Deadline of Application
September —Grant Announcement
November — Grant Award Ceremony and Conference Date
Further Information
enitscu@gmail.com
The scholarship details and application form can be found in the attached files or at https://www.thaistudies.chula.ac.th/enits.html. I would be extremely grateful for your assistance in disseminating this information to qualified candidates.
Wenner-Gren: Global Initiatives Grant
Application deadline: May 15, 2026
The Wenner-Gren Foundation’s Global Initiatives Grant supports innovative, public-facing anthropology projects that extend the discipline’s impact beyond academia and engage broader audiences. The program awards one nonrenewable grant of up to $80,000 annually (2026–2030) to projects that communicate anthropological knowledge in accessible, socially relevant ways—such as through media, education partnerships, policy engagement, or community-based initiatives.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a PhD in anthropology or a related field
- Open to scholars worldwide (no geographic restriction)
- Projects must focus on public-facing, non-academic engagement
- Proposals should address pressing global challenges (e.g., inequality, health, environment, misinformation)
- Projects must demonstrate potential for sustained impact beyond the grant period
Applications are due May 15 each year, with an emphasis on projects that combine scholarly rigor with meaningful public engagement.
Click here to learn more and apply
A list of other Wenner-Gren Fellowships and Grants can be found here.
Chulalongkorn University Scholarships 2026 in Thailand (Fully Funded)
Chulalongkorn University Scholarships 2026 in Thailand (Fully Funded). Apply for fully funded scholarships here. Chulalongkorn University Scholarships 2026 represent one of the most prestigious fully funded scholarship opportunities available to international students in Southeast Asia. This program offers complete study visa sponsorship along with generous financial support, making it an ideal immigration pathway for students who want to build a global academic career in Thailand. Hosted by Thailand’s oldest and most respected university, this scholarship welcomes talented students from around the world to study in a culturally rich and academically excellent environment. Whether you are looking for a graduate or postgraduate opportunity, Chulalongkorn University provides an experience that goes far beyond the classroom.
The Center for Black, Brown, and Queer Studies (BBQ+)
An independent Center dedicated to interdisciplinary research, pedagogy, and mentorship in critical race, Indigenous, postcolonial, and queer studies. Our annual fellowship, supported by the Mellon Foundation, brings together a diverse group of scholars from undergraduates to postgraduates working across these fields in a collaborative and supportive environment.
https://www.bbqplus.org/fellowship/apply
The application period for the 2026-27 fellowship cohort is now open!
Eligibility
The Fellowship space is designed for underrepresented scholars, broadly and intersectionally defined. It is open to:
College students (including students in community colleges) $1000:
Early college students (Sophomores and Juniors) interested in developing independent research skills in the humanities.
Seniors and recent graduates interested in developing their research and/or applying to graduate programs.
Master’s students and recent Master’s degree holders (3 years post-degree) $2000
Ph.D., Ed.D., and other doctoral students $5000
Recent postdoctoral scholars (up to 8 years post-degree) $10,000
Please note: The fellowship is open to undocumented and international applicants.
Questions and inquiry: fellowships@bbqplus.org
The C.Y. Tung Scholarship is a prestigious award specifically designed to foster cross-cultural understanding. It provides $25,000 in tuition support to qualifying students who demonstrate a commitment to Asian studies and global citizenship. This scholarship may be used towards an upcoming voyage with Semester at Sea. College students who are taking courses and have an interest in relations between China and the United States are welcome to apply for the C.Y. Tung Scholarship.
Why Semester at Sea? Semester at Sea is a premier comparative study abroad program where the ship serves as a traveling campus. Students visit 10+ countries across multiple continents in a single semester, taking courses accredited by Colorado State University while gaining an unparalleled global perspective.
Scholarship Information
Amount: $25,000
Voyages: Spring and Fall
Eligibility: The program is open to college students in China, Hong Kong, and the United States who are taking courses and have an interest in relations between China and the United States.
Center for Indonesian Policy Studies Fellowship Program
The CIPS Fellowship is for researchers who are completing their postgraduate theses to conduct research in Indonesia over a period of six months. Open to English speakers in final-year postgraduate students pursuing topics in food security and trade, agriculture, education, digital security, digital trade, and digital inclusivity.
Please send inquiries to recruitment@cips-indonesia.org. See also https://www.csis.or.id/careers/fellowship/.
Applications are accepted year-round. APPLY HERE.
