Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery & Justice and John Carter Brown Library Joint Fellowship
Forecasted
This fellowship supports postdoctoral research on African and Indigenous slavery and dispossession, leveraging resources at Brown University's Simmons Center and John Carter Brown Library.
Funder: John Carter Brown Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One 12-month postdoctoral fellowship; stipend amount not specified
Summary: Supports advanced postdoctoral research on African and Indigenous slavery, dispossession, and related themes, leveraging resources at Brown University.
Key Information: Annual cycle; applicants must have completed their doctorate by the time of application.
Description
This joint postdoctoral fellowship, offered by the Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery & Justice and the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University, supports advanced research on African racial slavery, Indigenous dispossession and slavery, as well as the complex intersections between these histories. The fellowship provides a unique opportunity for scholars to engage deeply with primary sources housed at both institutions and to participate in Brown’s vibrant intellectual community. The program encourages diverse disciplinary approaches and aims to advance understanding of freedom, sovereignty, and their legacies. The fellow is expected to be in residence for 12 months and will have the opportunity to share their research at a jointly sponsored event.
