One or more competitive postdoctoral fellowships are available each year to recent doctoral degree recipients in fields represented within Armenian studies, such as Armenian language, literature, and history, as well as all other academic fields—including but not limited to the social sciences, health sciences, humanities, music, arts, engineering, and public policy—with a clear research emphasis on or direct relevance to Armenia or Armenians. These postdoctoral fellowships are available for up to two years, with a salary commensurate with established experience level, commencing no later than January 15, 2026. PAI postdoctoral scholars will be eligible for up to $1000 in research travel support for each year of the fellowship.
Scholars from outside of UCLA are strongly encouraged to apply, especially scholars with doctoral degrees from institutions in Armenia or other non-U.S. institutions.
This application requires two references: one from the applicant’s graduate advisor and one additional professional reference. A brief statement from the UCLA faculty member or researcher who would potentially mentor the proposed postdoctoral scholar, verifying their willingness to do so as well as their department’s readiness to accept a postdoctoral scholar, is also required.
Individuals who have received PAI graduate or postdoctoral fellowships in the past are not eligible for this opportunity.
Qualifications: Applicants currently completing their studies must receive their doctoral degree by June 30, 2025. Applicants who are current degree holders must have received the degree within the past ten years. Applicants must have no more than three years of cumulative postdoctoral service, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.
Applicants must: Identify a UCLA-based faculty member willing to mentor their research.
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Applications Accepted Beginning: December 1, 2024
Applications Due: February 1, 2025, 11:59 PM Pacific Time (NOTE: Reference letters due February 15, 2025)
Applicants Notified By: Approximately April 30, 2025
Armenian Genocide Research Program Postdoctoral Fellowships
One or more competitive postdoctoral fellowships are available through PAI’s Armenian Genocide Research Program (AGRP). These fellowships are designated for recent doctoral degree recipients in fields relevant to the study and documentation of the Armenian Genocide of the early 20th Century, especially but not exclusively on the topics of: 1. Kurdish-Armenian relations before, during, and after the Armenian Genocide, 2. The post-Armenian Genocide time period and the state of the surviving Armenian population in Turkey, 3. gender and genocide, especially as relates to the Armenian Genocide. It is anticipated that this research would be pursued under the mentorship of Dr. Taner Akçam, director of the AGRP. These postdoctoral fellowships are available for up to two years, with a salary commensurate with established experience level commencing no later than January 15, 2026. AGRP postdoctoral scholars will be eligible for up to $1000 in research travel support for each year of the fellowship. Scholars from outside of UCLA are encouraged to apply, as are current UCLA-based scholars.
These applications require two references, one from the applicant’s graduate advisor and one additional professional reference. Potential applicants should communicate with Dr. Taner Akcam (akcam@international.ucla.edu) about their proposed projects.
Qualifications: Applicants currently completing their studies must receive their doctoral degree by June 30, 2025. Applicants who are current degree holders must have received the degree within the past ten years. Applicants must have no more than three years of cumulative postdoctoral service, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.
Applicants must: Inform the PAI AGRP as soon as possible if they receive funding from another source for the proposal period, particularly if they accept a position at another institution for the proposal period.
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Applications Accepted Beginning: December 1, 2024
Applications Due: February 1, 2025, 11:59 PM Pacific Time (NOTE reference letters due February 15, 2025)
Applicants Notified By: Approximately April 30, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who qualifies to apply for the PAI postdoctoral fellowship?
A: To qualify for an appointment as a Postdoctoral Scholar, an individual must:
1. Hold a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent.
2. Provide evidence of completion of a doctoral degree within the past ten years.
3. Have no more than three years of cumulative postdoctoral service, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.
Q: For how long is the appointment and what is the expected time commitment?
A: PAI Postdoctoral fellowship is for up to two years (24 months). And Postdoctoral Scholars are full-time FLSA6-exempt professional appointees. Postdoctoral Scholars are appointed with the expectation that they will have a full-time involvement in scholarly pursuits.
Q: Are teaching duties part of the appointment?
A: In addition to the primary responsibility of conducting research, the postdoctoral appointee may also undertake leadership, service, and teaching activities that together provide a training experience essential for professional development and career advancement.
Q: Should I contact the potential UCLA faculty mentor before applying?
A: Yes. This application requires a brief statement from the UCLA faculty member or researcher who would potentially mentor the proposed postdoctoral scholar, verifying their willingness to do so as well as their department’s readiness to accept a postdoctoral scholar.