Post-Doctoral Fellowship at University of Virginia 2026

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship at University of Virginia 2026 is offered by the University of Virginia through the Carter G. Woodson Institute. This two-year fellowship supports post-doctoral research in African American and African Diasporic Studies, including African American, Caribbean, Latin American, African, and Diasporic contexts. The fellowship provides full funding with an annual salary of USD 53,000 in the first year, increasing in the second year, plus additional benefits. Applicants of any nationality may apply, but must hold a PhD received no later than six years before the application deadline. Fellows must relocate to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, for the duration of the award and teach one course per year in the African-American and African Studies program. Applications are submitted through the UVA job board in WorkDay and require a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and three letters of recommendation sent separately to a designated email address.