Hans De Wit Fellowship 2027 at Boston College
Brief Description
Applications are officially open for the Hans De Wit Fellowship 2027, an elite opportunity designed to support academic mobility for early career researchers working in higher education studies. Established in 2022 with seed funding from World Education Services, this Boston College Fellowship offers selected researchers an affiliation with the Center for International Higher Education (CIHE) for one calendar year, spanning from September to August. The program funds a dedicated three-month research visit to Boston College in Massachusetts, complete with full access to library holdings, designated campus workspace, and a $3,500 monthly stipend. If you are looking for a prestigious higher education research grant or CIHE Fellowship to advance your scholarly work and connect with an international academic network, this fully supported residency provides the ideal platform.Name of Host Institution
Center for International Higher Education (CIHE) at Boston College, United States.Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Open to any early career researcher in the field of higher education studies who completed their doctoral degree within the last five years.
- Preference is given to applicants from marginalized backgrounds, including individuals with refugee status, those based in the Global South, and scholars from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
- Selected fellows must commit to an affiliation running from September to August, with the three-month physical campus visit occurring between September and June.
- Recipients are expected to contribute to the intellectual life of CIHE by sharing research expertise through the center’s regular seminar series, engagement with MA program students, or contributions to CIHE publications.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend of $3,500 for the three months spent in residence in Boston, meant to cover housing and medical insurance costs.
- Reimbursement for round-trip economy class airfare to and from Boston.
- Reimbursement for any processing fees associated with required visa paperwork.
- Designated desk, printing privileges, and access to a desktop computer while on campus.
- Full access to the physical and online library holdings of Boston College.
- Institutional support documentation provided by the Office of International Students and Scholars at Boston College to assist with visa processing.
Duration
One calendar year of affiliation (September to August), which includes a three-month physical residency on campus at Boston College.Location
Boston College, Chestnut Hill / Boston, Massachusetts, United States.Required Documents
Interested applicants must submit their application materials directly via email to cihe@bc.edu. The required materials include:- A letter of interest containing a clear rationale for how the fellowship benefits your career, an explanation of how you will contribute to the intellectual life of CIHE and Boston College, and relevant background details to help determine eligibility.
- A current CV including a reference from a colleague who can speak to your scholarly work.
- A completed Visiting Scholar application form.
Deadline
November 15, 2026π Read More
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