Vanderbilt University Academic Pathways Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students

Vanderbilt University is
seeking applicants to apply for its Academic Pathways Postdoctoral Fellowships
for International students in the USA. The program focuses on preparing
postdoctoral scholars with diverse backgrounds and experiences and
includes leadership training, grant and manuscript writing and preparation and
a multi-level mentoring framework, as well as substantial “protected time” for
the pursuit of each fellow’s academic and scholarly objectives.

The Academic Pathways
Postdoctoral Fellowship program is a research/mentorship program administered
by the Graduate School that is designed to bridge fellows between academic
training and entry-level faculty positions.

Vanderbilt University,
located in Nashville, Tenn., is a private research university offering a
full-range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. It was named in
honor of shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the
school with its initial $1 million endowments despite having never been to the
South.

Applicants whose first
language or language of instruction is not English are required to submit
official scores of one of the following English language proficiency tests:
TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic.

Scholarship
Description:

Application
Deadline: November 1, 2018
Course
Level: Fellowships are available
to pursue Postdoctoral programme.
Study
Subject: The Academic Pathways
program is open to all programs of study within the College of Arts
& Science, Owen Graduate School of Management, Peabody College of
Education and Human Development, School of Divinity, School of
Engineering, School of Law, and School of Medicine.
Scholarship
Award: Academic Pathways Fellows
will receive an annual stipend of $60,000 for two to three years
(depending on academic discipline) along with benefits, travel funding,
and a research allowance.
Number
of Scholarships: Not Known
Nationality: International
students
Scholarship
can be taken in the USA

Eligibility
for the Scholarship:

Eligible
Countries: International students are
eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
Entrance
Requirements: Academic
Pathways welcomes proposals from all eligible individuals; no person shall
be excluded from participation on grounds of race, color, age, sex,
national origin or disability. External applicants (i.e., non-Vanderbilt)
will be given priority consideration.This application is open to
individuals pursuing or holding a doctorate degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.,
etc.) and/or a law degree (J.D.). Applicants will typically have received
their graduate degree within the last 3 years. All applicants
who are offered a fellowship must provide proof of degree completion
before the start of the fellowship. International applicants must
hold a graduate degree from an institution in the United States.

Applicants
must demonstrate a commitment to research and career goals that are consistent
with the following school’s research foci and faculty expertise, and must have
strong professional aspirations for faculty positions within the academy.
The following Vanderbilt colleges and schools are participants in
the program:

College of Arts & Science
Owen Graduate School of Management
Peabody College of Education and Human Development
School of Divinity
School of Engineering
School of Law
School of Nursing
School of Medicine

English
Language Requirements: Applicants
from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English
language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Application
Procedure:

How to Apply: Each of the following
components are required in order to be considered a complete application.

Online Application
Form

See below for the link to the
application. Please note that the application will not be made available until
the open date.

Cover Letter

Because of the importance of
a scholarly fit between applicants and faculty, identify specific faculty,
laboratories and/or groups you would like to collaborate with, if selected. You
are welcome to contact faculty via email to discuss common scholarly interests.
See Eligibility Criteria for a list of participating Vanderbilt colleges and
schools.

Maximum length: 1 page

Curriculum Vitae

A current curriculum vitae
which must include publications.

Dissertation
Summary and Other Recent Scholarly Endeavors

Summarize your dissertation
and other recent scholarly endeavors. A statement of planned research is not
requested at this time. If you are selected as a finalist, you will work with
your prospective hosts to formulate a research concept.

Maximum length: 3 pages
(single spaced)

Personal Statement

Describe why you are
interested in this opportunity; for example, career aspirations, relevant leadership
experience, relevant experiences in diversity and inclusion efforts and other
key points for the committee to consider.

Maximum length: 3 pages
(single spaced)

Writing Sample
(humanities applicants only)

An article- or chapter-length
sample of written work representative of your scholarly research.

Maximum length: 20 pages (or
40 pages double spaced)

Letters of
Recommendation

A minimum of two letters of
recommendation are required. You may submit up to four letters. Note: You
must submit your application before your
reference letters can be submitted. Instructions are sent to your recommenders.
The deadline for submitted reference letters is November 4, 2018, at
11:59 PM Central .

If you are selected as a
finalist, you will be required to visit
Vanderbilt and meet with faculty and students from
prospective host departments to exchange ideas and develop a research concept.
Your visit will conclude with a capstone symposium, including research
presentations by finalists and a brief summary of a collaborative research
concept.