Columbia University Fellowships 2027–28 in USA | $74,279–$104,099 Annual Salary
Overview
The Columbia University Fellowship runs for one or two academic semesters in New York, United States, hosted by The Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America. Candidates worldwide can apply for specific positions including the Alexander Bodini Foundation Fellowship in Developmental and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Alexander Bodini Foundation Fellowship in the Application of AI Tools and Models in the Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer, and the Sidney J. Weinberg Jr. Foundation Fellowships in Architectural History and Preservation. Selected scholars work as full-time Columbia Officers of Research while pursuing innovative work in the humanities, sciences, or social sciences.
Who can apply
The program welcomes candidates of any nationality who are postdoctoral researchers, mid-career scholars, or senior scholars up to the full professorial level. Applicants must not have previously held a fellowship at the Italian Academy, and current professors of Columbia University are ineligible to apply. A faculty advisory committee reviews all submissions, and final selection depends on application quality.
What you get
Fellows receive a full-time annual salary ranging from $74,279 to $104,099 alongside health benefits. The position provides an office located in the Academy on the Columbia campus, assistance in finding housing in Columbia, and a workspace to interact with the Columbia community. During their residency, participants attend Wednesday seminars and sessions, engage in daily coffee and conversations in the Academy Library, and participate in the wider intellectual and social life of the university.
Requirements
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae that includes a full list of publications, a copy of their PhD degree, and a research proposal. Additionally, candidates are required to provide two letters of recommendation.
How to apply
Submissions are accepted through a digital online form on the Submittable platform. Applicants must create an account, log in, complete the application form, provide necessary information, upload the required documents, and answer all requested questions before reviewing and submitting the final package.
Key dates
The application deadline is December 4, 2026. The program duration options include Fall 2027 running from September 15, 2027 to December 31, 2027, Spring 2028 running from January 15, 2028 to April 30, 2028, or the full academic year lasting 7.5 months from September 15, 2027 to April 30, 2028.