Andrew Carnegie Fellows 2027 (USA)

FellowshipsAndrew Carnegie Fellows Program, for 2027 fellowships, New York, NY, USA. Deadline: 13 November 2026.

Since 2015, the Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program has supported high-caliber scholarship and research in the social sciences and humanities that address important and enduring issues confronting our society.

The 2026 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows marked the third year of the program’s focus on building a body of research focused on political polarization. The Andrew Carnegie Foundation, formerly Carnegie Corporation of New York, committed up to $18 million to this effort over the three-year period, helping Americans understand how and why our society has become so polarized and what can be done to strengthen social cohesion. Political polarization is characterized by, but not limited to, factors such as threats to free speech, the decline of civil discourse, disagreement over basic facts, and a lack of mutual understanding and collaboration. Each fellow receives a grant of up to $200,000 to support their two-year research project, enabling them to devote significant time and resources to their work.

For the next three years, beginning with the 2027 cohort, they are broadening the focus beyond domestic perspectives to explicitly ask what the U.S. can learn from the experience of polarization in other countries. They are seeking proposals that address the relationship between populism and polarization, how other democracies have resisted or reversed polarization, and the conditions that determine whether polarization dissipates or accelerates into systemic violence. These conditions may include but are not limited to civic culture, social cohesion, access to information and a healthy information environment, economic opportunity, trust in and the effective functioning of public institutions, and the rule of law.

Princeton U: Fung Global Fellows, 2027-28 (USA)

FellowshipsFung Global Fellows 2027-28, Princeton University, NJ, USA. Deadline: 16 November 2026.

Princeton University is pleased to announce the call for applications to the Fung Global Fellows Program at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS). The program will select early-career scholars from around the world to be in residence at Princeton for an academic year (10 months) and to engage in research and discussion around a common theme. The fellowships will be awarded to those employed outside the United States who have a faculty appointment or a professional research appointment, and they will be expected to return to their positions at the conclusion of the fellowship. Lastly, they must have demonstrated outstanding scholarly achievement and unusual intellectual promise. Early-career scholars will be appointed at the rank of Visiting Research Scholar.

Democratic governance faces mounting pressure around the world. The rise of populist movements, declining trust in institutions, polarization, disinformation, and democratic backsliding (including in democracies once considered as consolidated) have prompted renewed debate about whether democracy’s ascendance in the late 20th century was more fragile than assumed. At the same time, democracies have proven resilient in unexpected ways—through grassroots mobilization, institutional safeguards, judicial independence, and civic renewal—raising the question of what, precisely, allows some democratic systems to weather crisis while others erode or collapse.

During the 2027-28 academic year, the program theme will be “Democracy in Crisis?” They invite applications from scholars who study the challenges confronting democratic governance and/or the sources of democratic resilience. Projects might explore the drivers and dynamics of populism; the erosion of democratic norms and institutions; the role of media, technology, and disinformation in shaping political life; the relationship between economic inequality and democratic legitimacy; or the strategies through which citizens, civil society, and institutions have defended or renewed democratic practice. They are equally interested in work that interrogates the conceptual and normative foundations of democracy itself – what it means, who it serves, and how it has been imagined and contested across different political and cultural traditions.

Applicants may address any region of the world and can bring contemporary and/or historical perspectives to bear. They welcome scholars from across the humanities and social sciences and hope to bring together a cohort whose comparative and interdisciplinary conversations will deepen our understanding of democracy’s vulnerabilities and its capacity for renewal.

Deborah Wilson David Profile

Profiles

Deborah Wilson David is the Senior Associate for Journalism Education Futures at the Media Innovation Studio, University of Lancashire (UK), and a Visiting Lecturer at Bournemouth University (UK).

Deborah Wilson DavidShe is a journalism educator, journalist and international higher education consultant whose career has combined journalism education, international collaboration and media practice. Deborah serves on the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Board of Directors, representing its international membership.

Previously a senior academic leader at the University of Lincoln and Nottingham Trent University, where she was Head of Journalism and Media, Deborah has more than three decades’ experience in journalism education. Her international work has included teaching, consultancy and academic collaboration across Europe, North America, and China. As Director of Educational Development for Nottingham Trent University’s Joint Institute at the Communication University of China in Beijing and a Visiting Professor there, she worked extensively in transnational education, supporting curriculum development and teaching students and colleagues across different educational and cultural traditions.

Deborah has delivered training for mid-career journalists in Eastern Europe funded by the Council of Europe and UNESCO and has been a consultant for Reporters Sans Frontières. She was formerly Vice-President of the European Journalism Training Association. She is also a member of the International Press Institute.

Her research and publications explore journalism education, broadcasting, and public service media. Her current interests include the future of journalism education, generative AI in journalism training, and the role of international and intercultural exchange in strengthening journalism education and professional practice.

Select Publications

Wilson David, D. (2025). After the licence fee: Rethinking the future of public service media. In J. Mair, A. Beck & J. Chandler (Eds.). The BBC: After the licence fee? London: Bite-Sized Books.

Wilson David, D. (2021). The disappearing newsroom and the backpack journalist: Challenges and opportunities. Journalism Education, 10(2), 43-46.

Wilson David, D. (2019). United Kingdom: Collaboration and conflict between theory and practice. In E. Nowak (Ed.), Accreditation and assessment of journalism education in Europe: Quality evaluation and stakeholder influence (pp. 189-206). Baden-Baden, Germany: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft.

Wilson David, D. (2018). The American origins of BBC local radio. Journal of Radio and Audio Media, 25(2), 298-310.

Wilson David, D. (2015). The learning curve: Distinctive opportunities and challenges posed by university-based community radio stations. Interactions: Studies in Communication & Culture, 6(1), 87-105.

Work for CID:

Deborah Wilson David serves on the Advisory Board of the Center.

Koç U: Assistant Professor in International Relations (Turkey)

“JobAssistant Professor position in International Relations, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey. Deadline: 15 November 2026.

The College of Administrative Sciences and Economics at Koç University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in International Relations, starting in September 2027. They seek an ambitious researcher with a strong publication record to complement the faculty’s strengths in IR theory, conflict studies, foreign policy, and global governance. They especially welcome candidates specializing in great power politics, strategic competition, and the shifting international order.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in International Relations at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise student research, and contribute to the intellectual life of the department and university. A Ph.D. in International Relations or Political Science, preferably awarded within the past three years or expected by September 2027, is required.

York U: Assistant Professor of Humanities: Indigenous Women and Cultures of Resistance (Canada)

“Job

Assistant Profess of Humanities: Indigenous Women and Cultures of Resistance, Department of Humanities, York University, York, Canada. Deadline: 31 October 2026.

The Department of Humanities and Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University invites highly qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor position in Indigenous Women and Cultures of Resistance. This is an open tenure-track appointment to the Professorial Stream to commence July 1, 2027.

The Indigenous Studies Program in the Department of Humanities draws on a range of disciplines, including anthropology, art, education, environmental studies, gender studies, geography, history, languages, law, literature, music, political science, and sociology.

Applicants should have a clearly articulated program of research or research creation, or professional practice that is grounded in Indigenous knowledge, traditional ecological knowledge, Indigenous ways of knowing, Indigenous ways of life, Indigenous arts, Indigenous research methodologies, Indigenous issues, and Indigenous language(s). Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses, conducting research, mentoring and supervising students, contributing to the development and growth of the Indigenous Studies program, and engaging with Indigenous communities. The ideal candidate will be able to teach in the primary area of Indigenous women, gender, and sexuality as well as any of the following secondary areas: Indigenous art, cultural production and music; Indigenous languages, literature and storytelling; and Indigenous education and environmental knowledges. The Indigenous Studies program offers comparative courses in Black and Indigenous history and literature – scholars who can teach in this area are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have lived experience and deep connection to Indigenous communities.

Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship (Japan)

Postdocs

Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies postdoctoral fellowship, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan. Deadline: 24 October 2026.

The Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (KCJS) invites applications for the KCJS Postdoctoral Fellowship for the academic year 2027-28, with the possibility of extension. Based at Doshisha University in Kyoto, KCJS is an undergraduate study abroad program governed by a consortium of twelve American universities and administered by the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement at Columbia University.

The KCJS Fellow is expected to engage in their own research and teach one course each semester in Kyoto. One course should be in the fellow’s own field of interest, while the second should be a broad introductory survey of Japanese civilization. Such a survey may be provided with a particular disciplinary emphasis, such as art, religion, literature or cultural studies. Both courses should be designed to appeal to a wide range of majors and take full advantage of KCJS’s location, preferably encompassing local excursions, hands-on demonstrations, and/or observations. Preference will be given to candidates with the capacity to deliver such courses and those who can demonstrate a commitment to delivering engaging, immersive learning experiences that are both rigorous and accessible.

Additional responsibilities include: assisting the resident director with academic planning and semester orientations; mentoring students on academic matters, career planning, and life in Japan; assisting the resident director in reviewing independent study proposals and summer research proposals; supervising independent studies; presenting their research regularly; and attending KCJS-sponsored curricular and extra-curricular events. These responsibilities and other professional development opportunities provide the Fellow with strong teaching experience and a broad overview into undergraduate global education. The Fellow is also expected to engage in the academic life of Kyoto through involvement in research study groups at Doshisha and other local institutions.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in a Japan-related field by the start of the fellowship. It is preferred that the candidate has relevant undergraduate teaching experience, previous experience living or studying in Japan, and Japanese language and cultural fluency.

UCL International Centre for Intercultural Studies Seminar Series: Digital Intercultural Communication (UK)

EventsUCL International Centre for Intercultural Studies Seminar Series: Digital Intercultural Communication, University College London (UCL) Institute of Education, London, UK, 2026-27.

The digital intercultural communication talk series brings together leading scholars working at the intersection of digital communication, culture, interculturality, and postdigital life. Talks examine how language, digitality, and interculturality shape one another across platforms, tools, and postdigital communicative practices, and help us understand what digital intercultural practice means in an increasingly interconnected, technologically mediated world.

20 October 2026, 12-13, Revisiting Interculturality in the Digital Era
Panel discussion, online (Register by October 16)
* Milene Oliveira on postdigitality and a framework for analysing digital intercultural practice
* Fotini Diamantidaki on the human encounter in COIL projects
* Giuliana Ferri on generative AI, political economy and the limits of intercultural dialogue
* David Wei Dai on developing CritIC (Critical Interactional Competence) in AI-mediated intercultural professional communication, and
* Áine McAllister on the role of the poetic imagination (and how to activate it) as both a counterbalance and an ‘anamchara’, as we move further on through the digital realm.

29 October 2026, 17:15 – 18:15, Rodney H. Jones, in person
When AI talk to each other: Intercultural encounters with AI communities

17 November 2026, 17:15 – 18:15, Gordon Blaine West, in person
Ice cream dumplings: Transpositioning through friction across digital mediums

10 December 2026, , 18:15 – 19:15, Christoffer Guldberg, in person
AI as mirror and canvas: Communication, knowledge and agency in the age of AI

CFP Peace, Conflict and Reconciliation Studies (Germany)

ConferencesCall for submissions: Peace, Conflict and Reconciliation Studies, 21 January 2027, University of Bonn, Germany. Deadline: 15 November 2026.

The Bonner Center for Reconciliation Studies (BCRS) of the University of Bonn and the Bonn International Centre on Conflict Studies (bicc) are pleased to announce the Second Colloquium on Peace, Conflict and Reconciliation Studies, to be held in Bonn on 21 January 2027.

Following the successful first edition, this joint initiative brings together early-career scholars working on peacebuilding, reconciliation, conflict transformation, and related fields. They invite PhD candidates and PostDocs to present and discuss their ongoing research in a collegial and supportive environment. The colloquium provides a space for intellectual exchange, constructive feedback, and discussion across disciplinary and thematic boundaries. It also aims to strengthen a regional network of researchers and promote sustained dialogue, collaborative research, knowledge exchange, and professional development.

Training Course for European Mediators for Intercultural Dialogue and Social Cohesion (Italy)

Professional OpportunitiesCall for applications: Training Course for European Mediators for Intercultural Dialogue and Social Cohesion, University of Naples Federico II, Italy. Deadline: 2 November 2026.

The call for applications to participate in the Training Course for European Mediators for Intercultural Dialogue and Social Cohesion —sponsored by the Department of Political Science, the Community of Sant’Egidio, and the Community Foundation of Naples’ Historic Center—has been published on the Department of Political Science’ s website. The course is part of the professional training programs accredited by the Campania Region.

Now in its tenth edition, the course is a well-established initiative within the Italian university landscape. The course consists of 200 hours of lectures delivered free of charge by professors, experts, and professionals at the School of Italian Language and Culture of the Community of Sant’Egidio. The program explores topics related to cultural mediation, international cooperation, migration, international and constitutional law, anthropology and sociology, the history of religions, and Italian and global history in general.