Distinguished Visiting Fellowships and Postdoctoral Fellowships
 University of Toronto | |
 United States, D.C., Washington | |
 Aug 22, 2026 | |
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OPEN CALL FORAPPLICATIONS The Jackman Humanities Institute (JHI) invites applications for twopostdoctoral fellows in 2027-28. Fellows will be in residence at the JHI from July 1, 2027 to June30, 2028, joining an intellectual community that also includesfaculty researchers, distinguished visiting fellows, graduate andundergraduate students. Fellows are expected to reside in Torontoand contribute to the JHIs programming and activities. This is an open call for scholars inthe humanities or qualitative social sciences. Eligibility Open to applicants who hold a doctoral degree in a humanities orhumanistic social science discipline, earned between July 1, 2024and June 30, 2027 Funding and Benefits The postdoctoral fellowship is an award of $75,000 CAD plusbenefits. Responsibilities and Expectations As a residential fellow, the JHI Postdoctoral fellows will Relocate to a dedicated office at the JHI for the fellowshipperiod Application Components All applicants must complete the online application form and uploadthe following documents as a single PDF: You will also be asked to provide abiography and project summary (maximum 100 words each). If you areselected for a fellowship, these texts will be used for publicityand reporting. Selection Criteria Applications will be evaluated by anadjudication committee based on the: Important Dates Applications can be submitted as of Tuesday, August 18,2026 Frequently Asked Questions Eligibility I intend to defend my thesis before July 1, 2027, but I am not sure whether my graduation will be in June 2027 or Fall 2027. Am I still eligible? Yes. However, if you receive thisfellowship, the offer will be contingent on you defending yourdissertation before July 1, 2027 and providing a letter from yourinstitution confirming that you have done so. I graduated from my doctoralprogram in June 2024. Am I eligible to apply? No. Applicants who graduated before July 1, 2024 are not eligible. This fellowship has a three-yeareligibility window that is calculated from the fellowship startdate, which is July 1, 2027. Funding and Benefits How will the JHI support me if my application issuccessful? $75,000 CAD award plus benefits Is any funding beyond theaward for this position available for travel, moving expenses, orresearch? The JHI provides $75,000 CAD plusbenefits to successful applicants for these fellowships. All costsbeyond that, associated with the fellowship, are the responsibilityof the individual fellows. You are welcome to apply for up to twoone-semester courses of sessional teaching in any unit appropriateto your field of doctoral study. Sessional job postings will appearon the CUPE 3902 (Unit 3) Opportunities web page. Your teachingschedule cannot conflict with your responsibilities at the JHI,including the weekly Circle of Fellows Seminar (which meets midday,Thursdays). Can the JHI assist me withapplying for my Visa or Work Permit? No. For applicants who are not Canadian citizens, it is yourresponsibility to apply for the documents you will require to enterand reside in Canada in a timely manner. You will require a workpermit in order to receive the payment of this award. Responsibilities and Expectations What are my obligations to the JHI if my application issuccessful? During September 1, 2027 to April 30,2028 you will: At the end of your fellowship year,you will submit a report on your fellowship experiences andaccomplishments. May I postpone myfellowship? No . Should I propose a projectalready in progress, or come up with a new idea? You are welcome to propose any project, existing or new. Is there a standard template for the curriculumvitae? No. Please provide your current full-length academic CV. Is there a required/preferredformat for the upload document in my application? Required: your documents must be formatted as a single pdf file.Preferred: 12-point type and 1-inch margins; 1.5 ordouble-spaced. Suggested guidelines: l May I postpone myfellowship? No .
You are welcome to propose anyproject, existing or new.
No. Please provide your currentfull-length academic CV.
Required: yourdocuments must be formatted as a single pdf file. Preferred: 12-point type and 1-inch margins; 1.5 or double-spaced. Suggested guidelines: Project Proposal (4-6 pages): Explain what you would like toaccomplish while holding this fellowship. Tell us about youranticipated goals and timeline for this project, and about themethodology that you will use. You can propose developing adoctoral thesis into a book. CV: Please include all publications (both peer-reviewed andnon-peer-reviewed), research presentations, and relevant publicwriting . You will also be asked for a shortbiography and project summary (maximum 100 words each). If you areselected, these texts will be used for publicity purposes. What is the difference between the project proposal and theproject summary? The proposal is the primary documentof your application. It outlines what you plan to research and howyou will do that. It explains why and how this research reflectsthe criteria for the fellowship. The description is a synopsis; ifyour application is successful, it will be used for publicity andannouncements. May I provide all or part ofmy application in a language other than English? Application materials will be considered in English or French Can I correct an error in myapplication before I submit it? Yes. Until the application deadline has passed, you can choose to SAVE your application. You will be given a code for re-entry.Record this code and use it to go back into your application. Ifyou upload a second copy of your application document, the firstversion will be deleted. When you are satisfied with yourapplication, choose SUBMIT. After you have submitted yourapplication, you will not be able to re-enter. Selection Process How many fellows are normallyselected in each competition? The JHI selects two 12-monthpostdoctoral fellows in each competition
The identity ofselection committee members and the process of selection areconfidential but involve consultation with members of the JHI Advisory Board and incoming faculty research fellows. The selectioncommittee is chaired by the Director of the Jackman Humanities Institute. Selection committee members are chosen by the Director.
No. Werecommend that you consult with JHI Associate Director, Dr.Kimberley Yates for assistance with your application well beforethe deadline Application Timeline
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 4: 00pm
By early January 2027 Contact and Additional Resources Who can I contact if I have any otherquestions about the fellowship? Email Kimberley Yates, JHI Associate Director Who can I contact fortechnical support? Email Sonja Johnston, JHI Communications Officer recblid wj4arqffwh3dsja9uvd40gl9jam1l7 | |