The Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) at Princeton University announces the call for applications to the PIIRS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for the 2027-28 academic year. As a leading global institution in interdisciplinary research on international issues, PIIRS is dedicated to advancing innovative scholarship that addresses the world’s most pressing challenges.

PIIRS seeks PhDs in the Social Sciences who have demonstrated exceptional scholarship, that simultaneously advances theoretical debates in their disciplinary field; creatively speaks to and engages with a multidisciplinary audience; and deepens substantive regional knowledge of specific places.

Research details here: https://piirs.princeton.edu/research

The postdoctoral selection will be made based on the strength of the candidates’ scholarly record; the promise of the proposed research; and the ability to contribute to the intellectual life of the postdoctoral program (with interest in connecting with other PIIRS and Princeton departments on campus)

Application Instructions

Applications are due by September 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST). The following application items should be uploaded by the applicant:

*Cover letter

*Curriculum vitae

*Transcripts

*Research Proposal indicating plans for two-year postdoc (maximum 5 pages double-spaced)

*Dissertation abstract (including Table of Contents)

*Writing sample: one chapter of the dissertation or one published article related to dissertation topic.

*Document confirming either that you have completed all requirements for the PhD degree or a letter signed by your dissertation advisor indicating that you will complete the PhD by the start date of the fellowship.

*The names and email addresses of three referees, who will be contacted automatically by the online application system with an invitation to upload their letter of recommendation to the system by the application deadline. (**Please note: all letters of reference should be submitted by your referees before September 15, 2026. deadline. **)

Program details here: https://piirs.princeton.edu/funding-fellowships/piirs-postdoctoral-fellows