Postdoctoral Searches for Departments
Brown University's Cogut Institute funds joint postdoctoral appointments in the humanities to advance research, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and address teaching needs through departmental proposals.
Funder: Brown University
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Departmental proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to 2 Mellon and 2 International Humanities postdoctoral appointments per year; each appointment is two years; salary, standard benefits, $2,000/year research fund, and up to $1,500 for search costs per associate.
Summary: Enables Brown departments to propose joint postdoctoral appointments in the humanities to address instructional needs and enrich research culture.
Key Information: Only departments/programs may apply; individuals cannot apply directly for postdoc positions.
Description
This opportunity from the Cogut Institute for the Humanities at Brown University allows academic departments and programs to propose postdoctoral research associate appointments aligned with departmental teaching and research priorities. These joint appointments—between the Cogut Institute and the proposing department—are designed to address emergent instructional needs, foster high-level humanities research, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration across the university. Postdoctoral research associates contribute to teaching, participate in institute seminars, and engage with the broader scholarly community at Brown.
