University of Virginia – The Carter G. Woodson Institute Predoctoral Fellowship
The Carter G. Woodson Institute’s distinguished fellowship is a two-year residential fellowship for pre-doctoral students whose work focuses on Africa and/or the African Diaspora, including but not limited to research pertaining to African American, Carribean, Latin American, African, and Diasporic contexts. Scholars selected for the fellowship are required to relocate to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia to join a cohort of interdisciplinary scholars.
Fellows receive funding for two years (beginning August 1, 2024, and ending July 31, 2026)
An annual stipend of $30,000, plus health insurance.
The Woodson Institute fellowship is open to qualified candidates without restriction as to citizenship or current residence.
The pre-doctoral fellows must be in residence at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia for the duration of the award period. Fellows are expected to participate in the series of workshops held during the academic year and to present their work periodically to the larger academic community.
Fellows may accept no employment, fellowships, or consulting obligations during the Woodson fellowship period without the approval of the Director.
The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at time of offer per University Policy.
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