Call for Applications: Georgetown University Hillary Rodham Clinton Research Fellowship in Women, Peace and Security @Unknown

Georgetown University has opened applications for its 2026 Hillary Rodham Clinton Research Fellowship, a one-year programme designed to support advanced early-career researchers working on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) issues.

The fellowship is hosted at the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security within the university’s Walsh School of Foreign Service and is based on the institution’s main campus in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid work arrangement.

Fellowship Focuses on Policy-Oriented Research in Women, Peace and Security

The Hillary Rodham Clinton Research Fellowship is designed for recent master’s or PhD graduates with a strong academic and practical interest in gender, conflict, and international security.

The programme supports rigorous, policy-relevant research addressing knowledge gaps in the global Women, Peace and Security agenda, with fellows expected to contribute to research outputs that inform policy discussions and international frameworks.

The fellowship places particular emphasis on gender dynamics in conflict-affected and fragile contexts, encouraging applicants with expertise in international affairs, development, law, and security studies.

Research Priorities Highlight Expanding Global Security Agenda

Fellows will be expected to conduct research aligned with contemporary challenges in global peace and security. Priority thematic areas include:

• Peacebuilding and peacekeeping operations
• Conflict-related sexual violence and accountability mechanisms
• Masculinities and gender norms in conflict
• Backlash against gender equality and democratic backsliding
• Conflict mediation and resolution strategies
• Emerging technologies in warfare and security
• Critical minerals and resource-driven conflict
• International humanitarian law (IHL)
• Development and women’s economic empowerment
• Climate security and environmental conflict risks

The institute also encourages applicants with regional expertise or language skills relevant to countries included in its Women, Peace and Security Conflict Tracker.

Fellowship Based at Leading Research Institute

The selected fellow will be based at the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, where they will work alongside staff researchers, fellow scholars, and external policy partners.

The role includes opportunities to:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research
• Author and co-author policy papers and research publications
• Present findings at conferences and policy briefings
• Engage with international stakeholders and practitioners

The fellowship is structured as a full-time research position with academic status and benefits, reflecting its integration into the university’s policy research ecosystem.

Eligibility Criteria for Applicants

Applicants must meet specific academic and professional requirements to be considered for the programme.

Eligible candidates include those who are:

• In the final semester of a master’s or PhD programme, or
• Recent graduates (within the past three years) with an advanced degree

Preference may be given to alumni of Georgetown University.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate:

• Strong academic performance in relevant fields such as international relations, political science, law, economics, public policy, or development studies
• Working knowledge of the Women, Peace and Security agenda
• Ability to apply intersectional gender analysis to conflict research
• Research skills in qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies
• Strong written and oral communication abilities
• Commitment to addressing gender inequality and global insecurity
• Evidence of independent research or publication experience (desirable)

Application Process and Required Materials

Applications must be submitted through the Interfolio platform and include a complete application package. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Required documents include:

• Cover letter outlining qualifications and experience
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Academic transcript (unofficial accepted)
• Writing sample (sole-authored preferred)
• Contact details for two referees

The fellowship application process is rolling, with candidates reviewed until the position is filled. The expected start date is 1 September 2026.

Fellowship Structure and Compensation

The position is structured as a one-year research fellowship with hybrid working arrangements, requiring on-campus presence at least two days per week.

The selected fellow will be employed as a research fellow at Georgetown University, receiving an annual salary estimated between $60,000 and $70,000 depending on experience.

The fellowship is supervised by faculty leadership within the institute and provides structured mentorship and collaboration opportunities within the Women, Peace and Security research community.

Advancing Global Women, Peace and Security Research

The programme reflects growing international attention to gender-responsive approaches in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and security policy.

By supporting early-career scholars, the fellowship aims to generate policy-relevant research that informs global debates on war, peace, inequality, and governance.

Through its focus on applied research and engagement with international stakeholders, the fellowship contributes to strengthening evidence-based policymaking in the Women, Peace and Security field.

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