• Opportunity Type: Funded Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
• Education Level: PhD / Postdoctoral
• Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
• Research Focus: Global democracy and related international research
• Preferred Background: Social sciences; exceptional applicants from other disciplines may also be considered
• PhD Requirement: PhD or equivalent earned no more than 3 years before the start of the fellowship
• Age Limit: No specific age limit
• Work Experience: Postdoctoral experience is not separately required; the key requirement is the PhD completion window
• Notre Dame Graduates: University of Notre Dame PhD graduates are not eligible
• University Admission: Not required
• Application Fee: $0
• Location: University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA
• Residency: In-person / residential
• Fellowship Duration: Academic year (August–May)
• Funding: $75,000/year + up to $7,500/year research funds + up to $2,000 approved relocation expenses + medical insurance
• Application Deadline: October 1, 2026
• Recommendation Letters Deadline: October 7, 2026
• Application Method: Online through Interfolio

The fellowship is open to researchers from any country conducting international research related to global democracy.

The strongest applicants generally have a PhD or equivalent degree in a social science discipline, although the Institute says exceptional applicants from other disciplines may be considered.

Important PhD Rule

Your PhD must have been earned no more than three years before the beginning of the fellowship.