"Global Irish Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship"

Job Description

Deadline

Feb 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral fellowship in Irish Studies.

This fellowship is intended to encourage the development of Irish Studies in regions that have traditionally been underrepresented in the profession, and thus is open exclusively to scholars of any nationality who have received their PhD from institutions outside the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Ireland. Scholars working in any area of Irish Studies are encouraged to apply.

Research & Professional Development: Up to $2500 per year towards research and professional development activities

Facilities: Fellows will be given shared office space, full access to Notre Dame's libraries and archives (including the Hesburgh Libraries), and will be integrated into the Keough-Naughton Institute's scholarly community on campus as well as its scholarly networks and resources in the U.S., Ireland, and internationally.

Research Focus: Fellows are expected to pursue their own independent research full time and will have access to a supervisor throughout their fellowship.

Scholarly Community: To further support research and writing, the postdoctoral fellow will join the Keough-Naughton Institute's supportive and collaborative community of faculty, visiting, and postdoctoral fellows. They will be expected to participate in the life of the institute, including its robust interdisciplinary and international program of public events, and will be invited to present their own work when appropriate.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Qualifications

This fellowship is intended to encourage the development of Irish Studies in regions that have traditionally been underrepresented in the profession, and thus is open exclusively to scholars of any nationality who have received their PhD from institutions outside the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Ireland. Scholars working in any area of Irish Studies are encouraged to apply.

Application Details

Application Instructions

Applicants should prepare and submit the following materials via Interfolio:

• A cover letter
• A double-spaced research narrative (maximum 5 pages) describing the proposed research and its scholarly significance.
• A curriculum vitae