Opportunities for BU Alumni and Post Doctoral Fellows
Are you an alumni or a post doctoral fellow with BU Arts & Sciences studying social science? Take a look at our opportunities to enhance your research and post education options.
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NEW The New England Regional Fellowship Consortium Awards (02/01) THE NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL FELLOWSHIP CONSORTIUM, a collaboration of 30 major research institutions, will offer at least two dozen awards in the June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 application cycle. Each grant will provide a stipend of $5,000 for a minimum of six weeks of research at participating institutions. Awards are open to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals who hold the necessary U.S. government documents. Grants are designed to encourage projects that draw on the resources of several institutions. NERFC grants support work in a broad array of fields, including but not limited to: history, literature, art history, African American studies, American studies, women’s and gender studies, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, religious studies, environmental studies, oceanography, and the histories of law, medicine, and technology. Member institutions hold collections that offer a historical perspective on topics in all of these fields and more. For information on each member’s resources, see its listing in “Participants” and contact the institution. The Consortium’s policy is to ensure that each member with collections hosts fellows every year. An applicant’s proposed itinerary may be a factor in the decision whether to award a fellowship. In keeping with NERFC’s regional interests, the Consortium may also favor applications that draw on institutions from more than one metropolitan area. To ensure deep engagement with collections, strong proposals will plan for a minimum visit of two weeks at two different institutions. Researchers may allocate the remainder of their fellowship period to a combination of other member institutions. Each NERFC itinerary must: NERFC expects fellows to visit all the repositories they list in their proposals for the length of time they specify. Unsuccessful applicants may reapply. Fellowships are only awarded once per discrete research project. Candidates must apply online by February 1, 2026. Posted 12/16/2025 International Policy Summer Institute (IPSI): Call for Applications (01/25) IPSI 2026 will be held Sunday, June 7-Thursday, June 11 in Washington, D.C. Participants are expected to attend all portions of the program. Applications close January 25th at 11:59pm MT. IPSI is a five-day professional development program for professors (all ranks) and post-docs in the field of international affairs who want to build the tools and networks to produce and disseminate policy-relevant academic research. The Institute delivers an intensive curriculum designed to teach participants how to develop and articulate their research for a policy audience, what policy-makers are looking for when they look to scholarship on international issues, whom to target when sharing research, and which tools and avenues of dissemination are appropriate. IPSI also provides a forum for scholars to develop professional networks with their colleagues and with the broader policy community. Sessions are facilitated by senior faculty and are held in various formats, including: Panels with academics who have served in government, government officials, think tank researchers, and other members of the policy community, focusing on policy processes and the roles that academic research can play within them, and the value of policy experience for scholars Discussions with editors of policy journals, newspaper op-ed pages, and major blogs about how to pitch pieces and write for different kinds of outlets Interactive communications and media training, including hands-on workshops and personalized feedback on policy writing and media interviews Network-building opportunities with policy-makers and fellow scholars For questions about the International Policy Summer Institute, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. Posted: 12/02/25 Social Science Research Council Program: Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice Innovation Fellowships Purpose: To support post-doctoral fellows conducting policy-relevant causal research to develop and evaluate cost-effective, scalable policy solutions that improve the effectiveness and equity of criminal justice practices in the U.S. 💰Funding Information: $240,000 over 2 years, plus a $30,000 supplement for benefits, research expenses, and travel. If you have reviewed the Crowdfunding Policy and believe BU Crowdfunding is right for your project, please submit an application below. The Application Details section provides an outline of what is needed to submit a project. Need more info before applying? Review the posts in our application phase category for helpful resources before submitting a project. 🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling Rewriting the Code (RTC) is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to disrupting gender and racial inequity in tech. By connecting, equipping, and empowering undergraduate, graduate, and early-career women in tech, RTC is unapologetically making space for women to enter and thrive in the tech industry. The community is virtual and operates through Slack and regional in-person events. Membership is free, as are all of the amazing resources and opportunities RTC provides. Sign up today to take advantage of this women-focused network with over 18,000 members across 110+ countries, prioritized career opportunities with 50+ tech companies, and, most importantly, the sense of pride, representation, and belonging. Questions: contact info@rewritingthecode.orgSpring 2026 Opportunities
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🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling; Fellowship begins in September 2025.
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