University of Calgary Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027

University of Calgary Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027

The Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary invites applications for the prestigious Mark Grosjean Postdoctoral Fellowship in Political Science. The fellowship supports promising early-career scholars in developing an original research agenda and contributing to the field of political science. (University of Calgary Careers V2)

Fellowship Details

• Organisation: University of Calgary

• Fellowship: Mark Grosjean Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Department: Political Science

• Faculty: Faculty of Arts

• Job ID: 37780

• Number of Fellowships: 01

• Location: Main Campus, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Duration: Two years

• Start Date: Between 1 May and 1 September 2027

• Application Deadline: 1 November 2026

• Appointment: Non-renewable and non-deferrable (Faculty of Arts)

Fellowship Value

The selected scholar will receive:

• CAD 70,000 per year

• University of Calgary Plan C health benefits

• CAD 6,000 in research funding (University of Calgary Careers V2)

Research Scope

Applications are welcomed from candidates working in any area of political science. The fellow will undertake an independent research programme and participate actively, in person and full-time, in departmental functions and academic events.

The research completed during the fellowship must also be presented through a public forum in Calgary. (University of Calgary Careers V2)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Hold or complete a PhD in Political Science by their selected fellowship start date.

• Have earned their PhD fewer than four years before the position’s start date.

• Be available to reside at the University of Calgary, except during necessary research travel.

• Not simultaneously hold another postdoctoral fellowship or full-time position.

The fellowship is open to applicants of all nationalities. (University of Calgary Careers V2)

Application Requirements

A complete application must include:

• Cover letter of up to two pages

• Curriculum vitae

• Research project proposal of up to four pages, excluding the bibliography

• Statement explaining the proposed project’s fit with the department

• Names and contact information of three potential referees

• Names of up to three potential faculty mentors from the Department of Political Science

• Proof of PhD completion, where applicable

• Optional statement of up to one page addressing special circumstances, accessibility, inclusion or Indigenization

Applicants do not need to contact or obtain approval from their proposed faculty mentors before applying. All documents must be combined and submitted as a single PDF file. (Faculty of Arts)

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Calgary careers portal using Job ID 37780 by 1 November 2026. (University of Calgary Careers V2)

Contact

Questions regarding the fellowship may be directed to:

Email: Grosjean.Fellowship@ucalgary.ca (Faculty of Arts)

ServiceSetu Academics is a trusted partner in higher education. Our mission is to empower the academic community through knowledge, upskilling, and global partnerships. We have partnered with leading B-Schools and universities worldwide to drive academic and research excellence. Our portfolio spans executive education, global immersion programs, strategic outreach, certification programs, faculty development programs, short-term courses, and training with top international institutions.

Faculty Members are PhD Scholars may explore ServiceSetu Annual Membership and atten the all servicesetu workshop FREE, and associated workshops at discounted prices during the membership tenure.

You may join the ServiceSetu Whatsapp Channel to get updates on faculty positions, leadership roles, conferences, workshops, research projects and post-doctoral fellowships, etc.

We are trusted by IITs, IIMs, and top business schools across the country for PhD outreach, conference promotions. Explore Marketing and Outreach services.

We have trained more than 10,000 academicians on different research methods, tools and techniques by conducting more than 50 workshops. Explore our Upcoming Workshops.