The Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program provides opportunities for early-career scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who hold refugee status or have been forcibly displaced. Through the program, year-long fellowships are awarded to support emerging displaced scholars through a Columbia Global Center, where they receive ongoing support to enhance their research capabilities, broaden their professional networks, and advance toward a successful career in academia.

Scholars receive the following:

- Hosting and work space at one of the Columbia Global Centers (Amman, Nairobi, or Santiago).

- A stipend.

- Dedicated mentorship from esteemed Columbia faculty.

- A small research/travel fund to support their scholarly endeavors.

- Training that meets their academic needs in areas such as academic writing.

- Access to a broad selection of online courses.

- Full integration into the vibrant life of one of the Columbia Global Centers.

- Inclusion in an alumni network.

Unique value of the fellowship

What makes this fellowship stand out? It keeps scholars rooted in their host regions, strengthening their local academic, professional, and personal networks while benefiting from Columbia University’s global expertise. Scholars can remain embedded in their communities, continuing their academic journeys while receiving support from the university’s Global Centers.

Who is eligible?

Eligible candidates are scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who have been forcibly uprooted from their home countries and respective academic institutions. They could be postdoctoral scholars in the early stages of their careers or Ph.D. candidates who have had their education disrupted. Creative writers, artists, curators, and scholars working on interdisciplinary projects are encouraged to apply.

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