America in the World Consortium Predoctoral Fellowship 2027–2028: Funded PhD Fellowship in the United States

Overview

The America in the World Consortium offers a one-year predoctoral fellowship for advanced doctoral students focusing on American grand strategy, national security, foreign policy, and international affairs. Participating host institutions comprise Duke University through the Program in American Grand Strategy, Johns Hopkins University through the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs at the School of Advanced International Studies, and the University of Texas at Austin through the Clements Center for National Security. Fellows spend one academic year in residence at one of these three universities to focus entirely on independent dissertation research and writing while joining an active scholarly community.

Who can apply

The programme welcomes applications from advanced PhD students across various academic disciplines, with a preference for candidates studying history, political science, public policy, classics, and political philosophy. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral programme, have successfully passed their qualifying, preliminary, or comprehensive examinations, and have advanced to doctoral candidacy by the application deadline. Candidates must also demonstrate the capability to conduct independent research that contributes to policy debates and the understanding of the United States role in global affairs.

What you get

Successful fellows receive a competitive financial stipend for the duration of the one-year appointment, though the exact funding amount is not stated. Participants gain full access to campus facilities, academic resources, and professional development opportunities at their chosen host institution. Fellows also interact with leading scholars working on national security and international relations. Those based at the Clements Center may additionally request specialist mentorship through specific programmes focusing on intelligence, nuclear weapons and policy, or Asia.

Requirements

Applicants are required to submit a two-page cover letter specifying their preferred host institution or institutions and articulating how their research connects to American grand strategy. The application package must also include a current curriculum vitae, an official graduate school transcript, the names of three references for letters of recommendation, and a writing sample that demonstrates analytical depth and a scholarly contribution to the field.

How to apply

Candidates must prepare all necessary application materials and submit them online through the Interfolio Faculty Search platform. Applicants must indicate their preferred host institution in their cover letter, and those applying to the Clements Center should state any desire for additional specialist affiliation in the same document.

Key dates

The application deadline is 1 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The fellowship programme runs during the 2027–2028 academic year.