Wilson Center Fellowship 2026 in USA

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WorldwideScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinepostdoc
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Worldwide
Region
Worldwide
Institution
Wilson Center
Study level
Postdoc
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This Fellowship program in Washington, D.C.,USA offers fully funded. The application deadline is 16th January 2026.

KEY DETAILS - Location: Washington, D.C.,USA - Program level: Fellowship - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: 16th January 2026

ELIGIBILITY - Citizenship/Residency: Candidates may be citizens or long-term residents of any nation. - Visa and Passport Eligibility: To be eligible for a J-1 visa to enter the United States, one must have a valid passport. - Academic Requirements: After completing their doctoral dissertation, they must have a postdoctoral degree and have published a book or monograph. - Professional Achievements: In their field, they must exhibit comparable professional accomplishments. - Language Proficiency: To participate effectively, one must have a strong command of the English language. - Institutional Affiliation: It is not necessary to have an institutional affiliation in order to apply.

BENEFITS - A nine-month stipend of $90,000 will provide financial assistance during the fellowship. - Coverage of living expenses, including personal spending and daily needs. - Accommodations are offered, guaranteeing cozy housing throughout the fellowship. - Protecting the fellow during the program with health and travel insurance. - Travel costs are reimbursed, including trips to and from Washington, D.C. at the beginning and conclusion of the fellowship. - Access to a fully equipped office that offers a polished workstation for collaboration and research.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - Fellowship Application Form: Completed application form for consideration. - Curriculum Vitae (CV): Maximum of 3 pages, excluding publications. - Publications List: Maximum of 3 pages, detailing relevant scholarly work. - Project Proposal: Maximum of 5 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, outlining the research project. - Bibliography: Maximum of 3 pages, citing sources referenced in the proposal. - Letters of Reference: Two letters required from academic or professional referees.

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

6 requirements to review

  • Citizenship/Residency: Candidates may be citizens or long-term residents of any nation.
  • Visa and Passport Eligibility: To be eligible for a J-1 visa to enter the United States, one must have a valid passport.
  • Academic Requirements: After completing their doctoral dissertation, they must have a postdoctoral degree and have published a book or monograph.
  • Professional Achievements: In their field, they must exhibit comparable professional accomplishments.
  • Language Proficiency: To participate effectively, one must have a strong command of the English language.
  • Institutional Affiliation: It is not necessary to have an institutional affiliation in order to apply.

Benefits & funding

6 perks included · Fully Funded

  • A nine-month stipend of $90,000 will provide financial assistance during the fellowship.
  • Coverage of living expenses, including personal spending and daily needs.
  • Accommodations are offered, guaranteeing cozy housing throughout the fellowship.
  • Protecting the fellow during the program with health and travel insurance.
  • Travel costs are reimbursed, including trips to and from Washington, D.C. at the beginning and conclusion of the fellowship.
  • Access to a fully equipped office that offers a polished workstation for collaboration and research.

Required documents

Prepare these before you apply

  1. 1Fellowship Application Form: Completed application form for consideration.
  2. 2Curriculum Vitae (CV): Maximum of 3 pages, excluding publications.
  3. 3Publications List: Maximum of 3 pages, detailing relevant scholarly work.
  4. 4Project Proposal: Maximum of 5 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, outlining the research project.
  5. 5Bibliography: Maximum of 3 pages, citing sources referenced in the proposal.
  6. 6Letters of Reference: Two letters required from academic or professional referees.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationDec 21, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Worldwide

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Next step

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