Columbia University 2025 Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be based in the region of the Global Center to which they wish to apply (Sub-Saharan Africa for Nairobi; Middle East or North Africa for Amman; Latin America or the Caribbean for Santiago).
• Must demonstrate at least an intermediate level of English language proficiency.
• Must have received their highest academic degree within the last 12 years. Exceptions to this timeline will be considered to accommodate career-specific trajectories or other circumstances.
• While it is preferred that fellows remain in person at the relevant Columbia Global Center for the duration of the fellowship, there is a minimum in-person requirement of six months if it is not feasible for the fellow to remain in person due to immigration, family-related, or other circumstances.
• Researchers working on interdisciplinary research projects are welcome to apply.
• Fellows are expected to participate in scholarly presentations, workshops, and roundtable discussions. Through the Global Center, they will be connected to a global network of academics and scholars from Columbia University and beyond.

Offered Benefits

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.

Application Process

Required Documents:

• A curriculum vitae that includes academic credentials and professional experience
• A personal statement (500 words maximum) that describes the applicant’s motivation for applying to this program, intellectual trajectory and career goals, and the reason for and impact of displacement on the applicant’s career
• A proposal (600 words maximum) describing the applicant’s field of interest; a detailed plan that describes the academic work (by month or quarter) that will be undertaken during the 12-month fellowship; and the broader potential significance of the applicant’s work
• One writing sample/publication
• Letter of recommendation from an academic colleague who is familiar with the applicant’s previous work o Please note that this letter must be submitted by the recommender via the Submittable platform.
• Copies of academic transcripts