International Economics and Global Security Postdoctoral Fellowship

Dartmouth College Academic Year 2026/27

Application Deadline: January 20, 2026

Location: Hanover, New Hampshire

Position Overview

Prestigious postdoctoral fellowship for economists with research on international trade, immigration, and economic development.

Institution: Dartmouth College, Office of the Provost Location: Hanover, NH Duration: 1 academic year (2026/27) Start: Fall 2026 Application Deadline: January 20, 2026 Decision: Late February 2026

Research Focus

Economists whose research bears directly on economic policy in:

• International Trade - trade policy, trade agreements, comparative advantage, global supply chains
• Immigration - labor migration, immigration policy, workforce impacts, demographic effects
• Economic Development - development policy, poverty reduction, emerging markets, institution building

All research must have direct policy relevance.

Who Should Apply

• Economists with PhD in Economics or related field
• Those who have accepted tenure-track assistant professorships
• Researchers focusing on international trade, immigration, or development
• Those interested in policy-relevant economic research
• Candidates seeking mentoring from leading faculty
• Those committed to academic excellence and diversity

Essential: Must have accepted tenure-track position and be willing to defer start by one year

Fellowship Benefits

Compensation:

• Competitive academic-year salary
• Office at Dartmouth
• Research support funds
• Moving costs covered

Academic Benefits:

• Mentoring from leading faculty
• Research environment at top institution
• Interaction with diverse scholarly community
• Participation in research seminars and lunches
• Networking with other postdoctoral fellows
• Access to Dartmouth's libraries and research resources

Community:

• In-residence requirement at Dartmouth
• Participation in Economics Department activities
• Tuck School of Business engagement
• Interaction with E. John Rosenwald, Jr. '52 TU'53 Fellows Program in U.S. Foreign Policy and International Security
• Broader Dartmouth community involvement

Selection Criteria

Applications evaluated on:

1. Research Significance
   • Significance for advancing knowledge about economic policy
   • Relevance to international trade, immigration, or development
   • Original contribution to field
   • Policy implications
2. Fit with Dartmouth
   • Ability to benefit from faculty mentoring
   • Potential for collaboration
   • Interest in engaging with Dartmouth community
   • Alignment with institutional values
3. Community Contribution
   • Capacity to enhance Dartmouth environment
   • Teaching and service interests
   • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
   • Life experiences and perspectives

How to Apply

Submit via: Interfolio Link Deadline: January 20, 2026 (23:59 EST)

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
   • Explain research significance for policy
   • Address commitment to diversity and inclusion
   • Describe how background prepares you for Dartmouth community
   • Explain how mentoring would benefit your research
2. Curriculum Vitae
   • Include information about research agenda for the fellowship year
   • Publications and presentations
   • Teaching experience
   • Service activities
3. Job Market Paper or Completed Research Example
   • Recent publishable work
   • Demonstrates research quality and output
   • Relevant to fellowship focus areas
4. Two Confidential Letters of Reference
   • From senior scholars familiar with applicant's work
   • Assessment of research quality and potential
   • Comments on teaching and service
   • Suitability for postdoctoral fellowship

Requirements

Essential:

• PhD in Economics or related field (by start date)
• Research directly relevant to international trade, immigration, or development
• Accepted tenure-track assistant professorship
• Willing to defer start date by one year
• Ability to be in residence at Dartmouth

Preferred:

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Policy engagement or consulting experience
• Teaching experience
• Interdisciplinary interests

Key Information

• Academic Year Focus: 2026/27
• In Residence: Required during fellowship
• Mentoring: Primary benefit
• Salary: Competitive academic-year salary
• Support: Office, research funds, moving costs
• Community: Participatory engagement expected
• Diversity: Commitment to inclusive excellence

For More Information

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