Rosenwald Postdoctoral Fellowship in U.S. Foreign Policy and International Security (2026-27)

The Davidson Institute for Global Security at the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding, located at Dartmouth College, invites applications for the 2026-27 E. John Rosenwald, Jr. '52 TU'53 Fellows Program in U.S. Foreign Policy and International Security. The fellowship program hosts an interdisciplinary mix of untenured scholars that includes recent Ph.D recipients as well as faculty on leave from other institutions. This year, we specifically seek applications from political scientists.

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of (i) significance of the applicant's research for advancing knowledge about U.S. foreign policy and international security; (ii) ability of the applicant to benefit from interaction with and mentoring from Dartmouth faculty in Government or other relevant departments; and (iii) ability of the applicant to contribute to Dartmouth's community.

Fellows receive competitive stipends, research support, and benefits, comparable to those offered by other fellowship programs. Fellows are expected to be in residence from September 2026 through June 2027 in order to participate in seminars and to contribute to Dartmouth's community more broadly. Fellows who meet program expectations will have the option to extend the fellowship through the 2027-28 academic year.

Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. Dartmouth welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives and believes that diversity in all its forms enhances academic excellence. Applicants should address in their cover letter how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to serve Dartmouth's commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D, or equivalent degree in political science or a closely related field by the start of their appointment.

Please submit all materials electronically through Interfolio by Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. An abstract (200 words max.) describing the applicant's principal research project
4. A statement (1,500 words max.) describing the applicant's research agenda for the next year
5. Writing sample (50 pp. max)
6. Two confidential letters of reference