Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Brown University's Pembroke Center offers a one-year postdoctoral fellowship for external PhDs to conduct interdisciplinary research and teach on themes of gender, race, class, and sexuality.
Funder: Brown University
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual salary $62,232–$67,824 plus $2,000 research funds and $1,000 transition stipend; one-year residency.
Summary: One-year postdoctoral fellowship at Brown's Pembroke Center for external PhDs to conduct research, teach, and participate in interdisciplinary programming.
Key Information: Open only to external PhDs awarded within the past 5 years; not available to Brown graduates or tenured faculty.
Description
The Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women at Brown University offers a one-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for scholars holding a PhD from an institution other than Brown. Fellows join a vibrant interdisciplinary community, undertaking original research aligned with the annual Pembroke Seminar theme, designing and teaching an undergraduate course, and participating in Center programming. The fellowship emphasizes professional development, mentorship, and collaborative scholarship across gender, race, class, and sexuality studies.
Fellows are expected to:
- Be in residence at Brown University for the fellowship year.
- Conduct independent research relevant to the Pembroke Seminar theme.
- Design and teach an upper-level undergraduate course.
- Participate actively in weekly interdisciplinary seminars and Center events.
- Collaborate with faculty and contribute to the intellectual life of the Center.
