OGPS is notified periodically of opportunities for Tulane graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. These can range from part-time work-study jobs to assistantships, to full-time employment opportunities after graduation. Please check back frequently as we will try to update this page as we learn of positions. If you have any opportunities, you would like featured on this page, please send them to ogps@tulane.edu.
TULANE OPPORTUNITIES
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EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES
Postdoc Positions
Postdoctoral Associate Position – ISPS Government Performance Fellowship, Yale University
Yale University's Institution for Social and Policy Studies (ISPS), through its Democratic Innovations Program, invites applications for the 2027–2028 Government Performance Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowship supports early-career scholars conducting theoretical or empirical research on the relationship between politics and government performance in the United States and other countries. Research areas include political institutions, public policy, government accountability, infrastructure, education, housing affordability, public finance, and bureaucratic effectiveness. Fellows will join an interdisciplinary research community in New Haven and are expected to participate in program activities and present their research at least once per semester.
The fellowship begins July 1, 2027, and offers a competitive salary. In some cases, the appointment may be extended for a second year and may include teaching one course per year. Applicants must anticipate completing their Ph.D. by July 1, 2027, or have completed their Ph.D. within the preceding six years.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through Yale University's Interfolio application portal, submitting a cover letter, research statement, curriculum vitae, one writing sample, graduate transcript (for applicants not currently holding a faculty position), and two confidential letters of recommendation.
Applications received by January 15, 2027, will receive full consideration. The review process will begin on January 15, 2027.
Postdoctoral Scholar Position – College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University's College of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position. The successful candidate will conduct research and contribute to scholarly activities within the College of Medicine, working alongside faculty and research teams in an academic medical environment.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through Penn State University's online application portal, submitting the required application materials as outlined in the job posting.
Application deadline: It is until the position is filled.
Postdoctoral Associate Position – Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Miami
The University of Miami invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position within its Division of Infectious Diseases in Miami, Florida. The successful candidate will contribute to research activities in infectious diseases, working alongside faculty and research teams within the University's academic medical environment.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through the University of Miami's online application portal, submitting the required application materials as outlined in the job posting.
Application deadline: It is until the position is filled.
Faculty Positions
Lecturer Position – Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience
An institution is seeking applications for a Lecturer position in Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and academic activities in computational and cognitive neuroscience, an interdisciplinary field combining neuroscience, cognition, and computational approaches.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through Science Careers, submitting the required application materials as outlined in the job posting.
Application deadline: November 23, 2026
Full-Time Lecturer Positions – Writing and Communication, Georgia Institute of Technology
The Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for multiple full-time Lecturer positions in its Writing and Communication Program, beginning August 1, 2027. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate courses in first-year writing and technical communication, mentor students, pursue relevant research, and contribute to program and institutional service. The program also offers opportunities for professional development and advancement to Senior Lecturer and Principal Lecturer.
The positions offer a 3/3 teaching load, full faculty benefits, and an annual salary of $60,000–$70,000 for the nine-month academic year, commensurate with education and experience. A master's degree in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, Technical Communication, Communication Studies, English, or a related field is required by the start of the appointment.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through Georgia Tech's online application portal, submitting a curriculum vitae, a letter of application addressing their qualifications for working in a multimodal writing program, and a list of three professional references.
Applications received by November 30, 2026, will receive optimal consideration. Review will continue until all positions are filled.
Assistant Professor Position – Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno
The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position in Psychology. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate psychology education through teaching, student mentorship, and supporting student success. The position offers an opportunity to join the Department of Psychology and contribute to its teaching and academic programs.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through the University of Nevada, Reno's online application portal, submitting the required application materials as outlined in the job posting.
Application deadline: December 16, 2026
Track Instructor Position – Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Binghamton University
Binghamton University’s Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for a tenure-track instructor position in Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate engineering education through teaching, curriculum innovation, and mentoring students engaged in research or project-based learning. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching and student success, with opportunities to participate in ABET accreditation, industry liaison activities, and departmental service.
The position offers eligibility for tenure after seven years of continuing service, with a regular teaching load of six courses per academic year.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through Interview Exhange, submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching experience and teaching interest and vision, and contact information for at least three professional references.
Applications deadline: November 15, 2026
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NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (DDRIG) · STEM + Social Sciences · Graduate Students | |
ROLLING DEADLINE — Multiple cycles/year | |
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Deadline | Rolling — multiple cycles per year across NSF divisions. Check individual program solicitations at nsf.gov/funding for currently open windows. |
Eligible | PhD students at US institutions conducting dissertation research in NSF-supported fields. International students are eligible. Application submitted by dissertation advisor as lead PI (student is co-PI). |
Stipend / Award | $15,000–$40,000 in direct research funds (not a personal stipend). Covers fieldwork, data collection, lab costs, and dissertation travel. |
Application | Submitted through NSF Research.gov by the dissertation advisor. Each NSF division (Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, STS, Engineering, and more) has its own solicitation and deadlines. |
Notes | Not a fellowship — funds project expenses rather than living costs. Some division windows are currently open. Requires an advisor willing to serve as a PI. Check each division's solicitation separately. |
SSRC Just Tech Fellowship · Technology & Society · Grad Students & Postdocs · All fields | |
OPEN NOW — Apply immediately | |
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Deadline | Application opens April 2027. It closes July 28, 2027. |
Eligible | Researchers, practitioners, artists, journalists, and technologists examine social implications of technology. Any career stage — grad students and postdocs both eligible. Any discipline. International applicants are welcome. |
Stipend / Award | Competitive stipend for 12-month fellowship (January–December). Includes peer exchange, cohort workshops, and community-building activities. |
Application | SSRC application portal at ssrc.secure-platform.com. Submit project description, CV, and work samples if applicable. The portal is open now through June 28. |
Notes | Focus areas: digital governance, AI ethics, equity, democracy, labor, privacy. Welcome non-traditional and interdisciplinary scholars. |
Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Research Grant · Social Sciences — All Major Fields · Graduate Students — Dissertation Stage | |
OPENS SOON — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | December 1, 2027, at 11:59 PM EST. Applications now open. Notifications spring 2027. |
Eligible | Current PhD or DrPH candidates who have defended their dissertation proposal and are actively working on the dissertation. Must NOT yet hold a PhD. Any country, any university worldwide. No US citizenship is required. |
Stipend / Award | $10,000 total: $7,500 awarded initially + $2,500 on project completion. Special awards: Irving Louis Horowitz Award (+$5,000 most outstanding project); Trustees' Award (+$3,000 most innovative theory/methodology). Subject-area bonuses are also available. Grants issued immediately on acceptance. |
Application | Online application portal at horowitz-foundation.org. Project proposal, methodology description, budget, and 2 recommendation forms. ~25 grants awarded annually. |
Notes | Covers all major social science fields: anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, urban studies, evaluation research. Preference for policy-relevant topics. Non-renewable; recipients have 5 years to complete the project. |
Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship · Humanities / Social Sciences · Graduate Students — Final Dissertation Year | |
OPENS FALL 2026 — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | Portal opens August 1. Deadline: November 1. |
Eligible | PhD candidates at US institutions in the final dissertation writing year. Humanities and social sciences. Dissertation must engage ethics or religious values broadly interpreted. Must be ABD with all pre-dissertation requirements completed by November 1. |
Stipend / Award | $31,000 for 12 months of full-time dissertation writing. Institution asked to waive tuition and fees while maintaining health insurance. Non-renewable. At least 22 fellowships are awarded annually. |
Application | Online portal at newcombefoundation.org (Program Key: CWNF). Two-stage process: initial open submission by November 1, then finalists submit full proposal and 2 letters of recommendation. Confirm institution will waive tuition before applying. |
Notes | Ethics/religious values framing is broad — policy ethics, cultural values, moral history, religion, and related social science topics all qualify. Previous ACLS, AAUW, Ford, Mellon, Spencer, or Whiting dissertation fellowship holders are not eligible. |
Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) · All Scientific / Engineering Fields · Graduate Students | |
OPENS FALL 2026 — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | Application Deadlines |
Eligible | Graduate students in any science or engineering field at any accredited institution worldwide. Non-members are eligible for up to $1,000. Sigma Xi members (or students whose advisor is a member) are eligible for up to $5,000. |
Stipend / Award | $500–$5,000 for Sigma Xi members; up to $1,000 for non-members. Special funds: up to $5,000 for astronomy research; up to $2,500 for vision research — both open regardless of membership status. |
Application | Online portal at sigmaxi.org. Short research proposal, itemized budget, and one faculty reference letter. Applications open July 1, 2026, for the fall cycle. |
Notes | Covers field travel, research materials, and non-standard equipment. Cannot fund stipends, conference attendance, publication costs, or standard lab supplies already available in labs. One of the most accessible small research grants in any scientific field. |
APS Franklin Research Grants · Humanities / Social Sciences · Postdoctoral Researchers / Early-Career Faculty | |
OPENS FALL 2026 — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | October 1, 2026, for a January 2027 decision for work beginning February 2027 through January 2028 December 1, 2026, for a March 2027 decision for work beginning April 2027 through January 2028 |
Eligible | Postdoctoral scholars and early-career faculty with a completed doctorate. PhD candidates are NOT eligible. US citizens, residents, or foreign nationals affiliated with a US institution. May reapply after a 2-year interval. |
Stipend / Award | Up to $6,500 for archival travel, fieldwork, microfilm, or field research materials. Add-ons available: APS/British Academy (+$2,500, research at British Library); APS/IASH Edinburgh (up to $6,500, 2–4 months in Scotland). |
Application | Online APS portal at amphilsoc.org. Project narrative, itemized budget, and 2 reference letters. Indicate interest in add-on fellowships at the time of application. |
Notes | Cannot fund conference attendance, home living expenses, stipend replacement, or equipment. Most useful for targeted archival or field travel. Grants made to individuals, not institutions. |
Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grant · Anthropology — All Subfields · Graduate Students | |
OPENS FALL 2026 — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | November 1, 2026 (for project start July 1 – December 31, 2027). Portal opens September 1, 2026. Review takes ~6 months; decisions by May 2027. Also: May 1 annual cycle. |
Eligible | PhD students in anthropology (biological, cultural, linguistic, or archaeological) enrolled in any doctoral program worldwide. Any nationality. Must be currently enrolled. Cannot hold another active Wenner-Gren award simultaneously. |
Stipend / Award | Up to $25,000 for dissertation of fieldwork costs. No overhead or indirect costs paid to the institution. Can span multiple research phases. Nonrenewable. |
Application | Online portal at wennergren.org. Project abstract, 6 project question responses, detailed budget, bibliography, and dissertation advisor letter. Applications must be in English. ~50% pass Stage 1; finalists reviewed by a 3-person panel. |
Notes | The largest dedicated anthropology dissertation grant. Separate Post-PhD Research Grant (up to $25,000) available for postdocs on the same deadlines. Cannot hold simultaneously with any other Wenner-Gren award. |
Wenner-Gren Post-PhD Research Grant · Anthropology — All Subfields · Postdoctoral Researchers | |
OPENS FALL 2026 — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | November 1, 2026. Also: May 1 annually. Same cycle and portal as the Dissertation Fieldwork Grant. |
Eligible | Postdoctoral anthropologists conducting original research. Any nationality. Must not have another active Wenner-Gren award at the time of application. |
Stipend / Award | Up to $25,000 for original anthropological research costs. No overhead or indirect costs. Nonrenewable. |
Application | Online portal at wennergren.org. Project description, detailed budget, and 2 reference letters. Same portal and process as the Dissertation Grant. |
Notes | Postdoctoral counterpart to the Dissertation Fieldwork Grant. Separate Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowship also available from Wenner-Gren for book manuscript support. |
APS Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research · Field Sciences · Graduate Students | |
OPENS FALL 2026 — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | November 17, 2026. Letters of support due November 14, 2026. Notification April 2027. Note: Astrobiology track deadline is November 3, 2026. |
Eligible | PhD students for dissertation of fieldwork involving collection of specimens or field data. Master's students, undergraduates, and postdocs NOT eligible for the main track. Any nationality affiliated with a US institution. The parallel Astrobiology track (Nov 3 deadline) IS open to grad students, postdocs, and junior scientists. |
Stipend / Award | Several hundred dollars to approximately $5,000 depending on travel costs. Covers travel to/from field sites and directly related supply costs. No overhead. |
Application | Online APS portal at amphilsoc.org. Research proposal, itemized budget, and 2 letters of support. |
Notes | Specifically for exploratory field collection — specimens, data, and direct observation. The Astrobiology track (November 3 deadline) is broader and includes postdocs and junior scientists. |