Rosenwald Postdoctoral Fellowship in U.S. Foreign Policy and International Security (2027-28)

The Davidson Institute for Global Security at the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding at Dartmouth College invites applications for the 2027-28 E. John Rosenwald, Jr. '52 TU'53 Fellows Program in U.S. Foreign Policy and International Security. We welcome applications from any untenured scholar in history, political science, or related fields whose research bears directly on foreign policy, international security or international history. Fellows typically include recent Ph.D recipients as well as tenure-track faculty on leave from other institutions. We intend to appoint three historians and four political scientists for the 2027-28 academic year.

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of (i) significance of the applicant's research for advancing knowledge about U.S. foreign policy and international security; (ii) ability of the applicant to benefit from interaction with and mentoring from Dartmouth faculty in Government, History, or other relevant departments or programs; and (iii) ability of the applicant to contribute to Dartmouth's community.

Fellows receive competitive stipends, research support, and benefits, comparable to those offered by other fellowship programs. Fellows are expected to be in residence from September 2027 through June 2028 in order to participate in International Relations seminars and to contribute to Dartmouth's community more broadly. Fellows who meet program expectations will have the option to extend the fellowship through the 2028-29 academic year. Please only apply to the program if you can commit to living and working in the Hanover, NH area throughout the academic year.

Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. Dartmouth welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives and believes that diversity in all its forms enhances academic excellence. Applicants should address in their cover letter how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to serve Dartmouth's commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D, or equivalent degree, by the start of their appointment. Relevant disciplines include political science, history, or others if the applicant's research relates directly to foreign policy, international security or international history.

Please submit all materials electronically through Interfolio by Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.

1. Cover letter, addressing all relevant aspects of the position description

2. Curriculum vitae

3. An abstract (200 words max.) describing the principal research project the fellow plans to conduct at Dartmouth

4. A statement (1,500 words max.) describing the applicant's broader research agenda

5. Writing sample (50 pp. max)

6. Two confidential letters of reference