"The Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) welcomes applications from scholars and researchers in higher education from all over the world to conduct research related to the Center’s areas of expertise. We provide a scholarly home for Visiting Scholars for periods of one to 12 months."

Ed. note: These are not funded positions

"This program offers researchers from around the world the opportunity to conduct research focused on higher education, collaborate with CSHE faculty affiliates, and become part of a vibrant academic community for periods ranging from one to 12 months."

Fall deadline: September 15, 2025; Spring deadline: February 15, 2026. Read the complete description on the Center's website.

"The Africa region of the World Bank Group (WBG) is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the 2026 WBG Africa Fellowship Program for Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D. graduates who are Sub-Saharan Africa nationals. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Through the fellowship, we aim to build the capacity of the next generation of African change makers in development research, policymaking and promote the goals of reducing poverty in the region.  

"To be considered you must be a Ph.D. candidate or recent graduate (within three years of Ph.D. completion) from Sub-Saharan Africa. If accepted, you will:

• spend six months getting hands-on experience at WBG headquarters in Washington D.C. or a country office. The fellowship requires an in-person availability for the period January-June [2026].
• work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations that contribute to the WBG’s goal of eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity. "

Read the complete posting online.

"From July 21, 2025 through December 14, 2025 the Erb Institute will be accepting applications from talented early-career scholars who, in addition to conducting high-quality and impactful research, will also participate in other Institute activities such as seeking external funding related to their research, writing jointly-authored and peer-reviewed articles, and contributing content for a broad array of audiences under the Erb Institute’s research and engagement banners.

"Researchers at the Erb Institute are global in their approach, think in terms of systems, and adopt a broad view of sustainability, which includes the social, environmental and economic impacts of business. We seek scholars whose research and academic interests sit at the nexus of sustainability and business/markets.

"Applicants must be at the beginning of their academic careers, having received their Ph.D. or comparable degree between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026. Individuals holding current academic positions at a rank above post-doctoral fellow are not eligible to apply. Fellowships are open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens providing they are eligible for an academic visa in the United States."

Read the complete position posting online.

"The NBER Coordinating Center on the Economics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Prevention, Treatment, and Care conducts and coordinates a range of research projects related to these dementias, which are projected to become increasingly prevalent as the US population ages, and pose profound challenges to our health and long-term care systems. Providing care to individuals with AD/ADRD is complicated by their potential limitations in their capacity to communicate and engage. A growing body of research offers new insights on both the prevention and treatment of AD/ADRD.

"The Center is pleased to announce our request for applications for our 2025-2026 Early Career Research Awards for the Study of the Economics of AD/ADRD (EC-READ) and Research Awards for the Study of the Economics of AD/ADRD (READ).  Proposals are due September 10, 2025 at 11:59PM ET."

RFAs for the awards (PDF) are linked here:

RFA for Research Awards

RFA for Early Career Research Awards

"The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creative Leadership® is an innovative fellowship for local leaders to connect, grow and lead collaborative, transformational change on behalf of children, families and communities. Fellows gain critical knowledge and skills to help communities heal and transform systems so they work for everyone.

"The WKKF Community Leadership Network aims to catalyze collective energy to meet the needs of this moment by launching class four of its innovative fellowship program. The application will be open from Aug. 5 to 28, 2025 and require answers to several essays, an updated resume, a short video and two letters of recommendation. Get ready now by reviewing the program details, talking with your employer and determining if the fellowship is right for you."

Read the complete program description online.

The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) is pleased to invite proposals for grants to support local- and state-level research/policy groups. SPSSI will fund up to three groups, at up to $2,000 USD each, for each award cycle. This grant initiative, begun in 2015, has three goals: 1) to influence policy at the local and state levels through applied research, 2) to increase the availability of policy opportunities for SPSSI members who are interested in applied research, and 3) to encourage students and early career scholars to become more involved in SPSSI. 

Grant awardees will review existing research at the local and/or state levels on policy-relevant topics, conduct additional research as needed, and ultimately use this work to assist policy makers in making data-driven decisions about local- and/or state-level issues.

The group must consist of three or more social scientists who live in the same state or similar regionally-based jurisdiction outside of the United States such that they face common policy issues. At least one member of the group must be a current SPSSI member.

Proposals are due September 1. See the complete call online.

"The Civil Service Defense and Innovation Fellowship Program is a flagship initiative of Civil Service Strong (CSS) at Democracy Forward. Designed in response to escalating threats to the professional, nonpartisan civil service, the fellowship activates former federal employees and political appointees as researchers, storytellers, and strategic organizers. ...

"The Civil Service Defense and Innovation Fellowship is not just about research — it’s about shaping the future of public service. As a Fellow, you will play a critical role in surfacing the evidence needed for reform and helping set the national agenda for rebuilding effective, democratic government."

• Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Washington, DC for convenings)
• Timeframe: September 2025 – September 2026
• Compensation: $100,000 stipend

Applications are due by July 25, 2025. Read the complete position announcement here.

From the Social Science Research Council:

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is dramatically reducing its vital support for scientific research. Principal Investigators who were conducting or facilitating economic research under a grant terminated by NSF can now apply for rescue funds to mitigate disruptions of work that promises to provide societal benefits.

To be eligible for rescue funding, a research project must:

• Have received an NSF funding award prior to 6/1/2025
• Had that award officially terminated, cancelled, or suspended by the NSF
• Be economics-related, as evidenced by the inclusion of the CV of at least one practicing PhD economist in the original NSF funding application

Application Deadline: Rolling; funds are limited--grantseekers should apply as soon as possible. [Program announced 7/10/25]

Award Size: Grants will range from $25K to $250K, with most awards under $50K.

See complete details and apply on the SSRC website.

From the Family League of Baltimore:

"The Evaluation Manager is responsible for ensuring the data collected by the programs and community schools in our Youth Development portfolio and teams are complete, accurate, and effectively utilized. This role is one of four Evaluation Managers on the Data & Evaluation team that works in tandem with Program Staff members who wok with school and community based youth development programs. The Evaluation Manager cleans, analyzes and presents data to demonstrate to various stakeholders that programs are delivering services as intended and are improving outcomes for children and their families."

This is  a full-time, exempt position. Salary up to $65,000 annual. Baltimore City residency preferred. Maryland residency required.

Family League of Baltimore (Family League) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the designated Local Management Board for the City of Baltimore.

See the complete job listing online. (Posted 7/3/25, open for applications as of 7/17.)

"We seek postdoctoral candidates for our Population Health Training Program at University of Minnesota. 

"We train scientists to understand complex health problems and health disparities as resulting from multiple interacting layers of influence that unfold over chronological, biological, and historical time. This exciting program at the University of Minnesota, housed in the Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation and Minnesota Population Center, features cross-training in the biology and etiology of disease as well as in the social sciences. The program includes engagement in independent and collaborative population health research, supervised by interdisciplinary teams of faculty, and intensive professional socialization. It is designed to integrate trainees from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and prepare them to pursue outstanding careers as population health scientists. We'll start reviewing applications July 21."

Interested candidates can read more about our program and apply online