StudyDesk Scholarships
About the fellowship
The America in the World Consortium (AWC) — a partnership of Duke University's Program in American Grand Strategy, Johns Hopkins SAIS's Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs, and UT Austin's Clements Center for National Security — offers predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships for scholars whose work examines American grand strategy, U.S. foreign policy, international affairs, and national security. Fellows spend a year in residence at one of the three institutions, joining an intellectually diverse research community.
Eligibility
- Predoctoral: currently enrolled in a PhD program, having passed qualifying/comprehensive exams and advanced to doctoral candidacy.
- Postdoctoral: PhD received by 1 August 2027, in a relevant field (history, political science, public policy, classics, political philosophy, etc.).
- Research must bear directly on American grand strategy, broadly defined; preference for policy-connected work.
- All disciplines welcome; up to 8 positions per track.
Benefits
- Postdoc stipend of $73,500, plus benefits and full campus facilities.
- $7,500 research fund for legitimate research expenses.
- Competitive stipend for predoctoral fellows (figure varies by institution).
- Funding for 12 months, renewable for a second year.
Documents required
- Online application (predoctoral or postdoctoral track)
- CV
- Research proposal / statement
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Writing sample
How to apply
- Choose your trackPredoctoral (PhD candidates) or Postdoctoral (PhD by Aug 2027).
- Prepare a policy-connected proposalShow how your research speaks to American grand strategy.
- Apply before 1 December 2026Applications opened 1 October 2026; in-residence positions begin August 2027.
FAQs
Duke (AGS), Johns Hopkins SAIS (Kissinger Center), and UT Austin (Clements Center).
$73,500 plus a $7,500 research fund.
Yes — advanced PhD candidates who have passed their qualifying exams.
In-residence positions begin August 2027, for one year with possible renewal.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via opportunitydesk.org (deadline 1 Dec 2026; $73,500 stipend; $7,500 research fund; 3 partner institutions; eligibility) and opportunitiesforyouth.org (applications opened 1 Oct 2026; predoctoral + postdoctoral tracks; up to 8 positions).
