Stanford CDDRL Pre-doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027–2028
Stanford University — Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law
Protected research and writing time for Ugandan scholars working on democracy, development or rule of law, with access to Stanford's research community.
- Deadline
- 30 November 2026; time and timezone not stated
- Funding / benefit
- Nine-month residential fellowship at Stanford
- Duration
- Up to 9 months
- Career stage
- Advanced PhD candidates, Recent PhD graduates
- Eligibility
- Global
Methods Bench assessment
Is this a good fit?
Our interpretation of the call, not official eligibility advice.
Worth pursuing if
- Your research closely matches CDDRL's focus and you can relocate for the fellowship
- Pre-doctoral applicants must remain enrolled and have reached dissertation writing after coursework
- Postdoctoral applicants must hold a PhD awarded within three years of the start, or defend by 31 July 2027
Probably skip if
- You mainly need fieldwork funding
- You cannot undertake a residential placement
Prepare first: A focused research statement and strong academic references.
Eligibility
- Geography
- International applicants, including Ugandans
- Research focus
- Democracy, development, democracy promotion or rule of law
- Commitment
- Fellows must participate in the residential programme
Funding and benefits
- Nine-month residential fellowship at Stanford
- Pre-doctoral stipend and required Stanford tuition
- Postdoctoral salary support
- Medical coverage
Fully funded residential fellowship. Pre-doctoral support includes a stipend and required Stanford tuition; postdoctoral fellows receive salary support. Medical coverage is provided; housing is not supplied. Award amounts are not stated.
What you need to prepare
- Cover letter
- CV
- Three references
- Research statement
- Academic transcripts
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