Applications for the Michigan Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 are now open for international applicants. The Michigan Society of Fellows Postdoctoral Fellowship is a three year program at the University of Michigan in the USA. It is for recent PhD graduates from many fields. You do research and also teach at the university. Fellows get a salary and join a diverse group of scholars. The next application deadline is 14 September 2026.
Quick Facts
- University: University of Michigan
- Location: Ann Arbor Michigan USA
- Duration: 3 Years
- Period: 2027–2030
- Fields: Humanities arts sciences and professions
- For: Recent PhD graduates
- Deadline: 14 September 2026 (11:59 PM EDT)
What is the Michigan Postdoctoral Fellowship?
This program helps young researchers start their academic careers. You become both a Postdoctoral Scholar and an Assistant Professor. You work on your own research and teach some courses. You also meet scholars from different subjects. The goal is to support new ideas and strong teaching skills.
Fellowship Benefits
You get good support for three years.
- Annual stipend (around $63,000)
- Appointment as Assistant Professor
- Time for independent research
- Teaching experience
- Access to a multidisciplinary community
- Mentoring and academic events
Who Can Apply
- You must have finished your PhD between 1 June 2024 and 24 August 2027.
- You can apply from any country.
- You cannot have received your degree from the University of Michigan in the same field.
- Your work should fit departments that accept applications that year.
- Strong research and interest in teaching are important.
Also See: Konstanz Postdoc Fellowship 2027 in Germany
Required Documents
You need these papers.
- Online application form
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- CV
- Writing samples
- Letters of recommendation
- Other materials required by the portal
How to Apply for Michigan Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Go to the official Michigan Society of Fellows website.
- Check the list of open departments.
- Create an account on the application portal.
- Prepare all documents carefully.
- Fill the online form.
- Upload your materials.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Make sure recommendation letters arrive on time.
Fellowship Deadline
Application opens around 1 August each year.
Deadline is 14 September 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT.
Recommendation letters are due one week later.
Results come by March.
Fellowship starts in late August 2027.