The Mark Grosjean Postdoctoral Fellowship in Political Science is a two-year postdoctoral fellowship offered by the Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary. The fellowship provides early-career support for promising scholars to develop an original research agenda and contribute to political science. The position offers a salary of $70,000 CAD per year, University of Calgary Plan C health benefits, and $6,000 in research funds.
Programme Snapshot
Programme: Mark Grosjean Postdoctoral Fellowship in Political Science
Category: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Host: Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts, University of Calgary
Country: Canada
Location: Main Campus, University of Calgary
Duration: 2 years; non-renewable and non-deferrable
Start Date: May 1 to September 1, 2027
Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
Funding Status: $70,000 CAD per annum, University of Calgary Plan C health benefits, and $6,000 research funds
About the Mark Grosjean Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Mark Grosjean Postdoctoral Fellowship in Political Science honours Mark Grosjean’s life and learning. Mark was a 2017 Silver Medallion winner in Political Science and a BA Honours graduate. He was set to begin the direct-entry PhD programme at the University of Toronto in political philosophy before he passed away in March 2018.
Through this fellowship, the Department of Political Science supports early-career scholars with strong promise. The fellowship is intended to help the selected fellow develop an independent research agenda and make a meaningful contribution to political science.
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Research Scope
Applicants working in any area of political science are eligible. The fellowship is therefore suitable for candidates whose research falls within the broad field of political science and aligns with the academic environment of the Department of Political Science at the University of Calgary.
The successful candidate will carry out an independent research programme during the fellowship period. The fellow must also participate as an active, in-person, full-time member of official departmental functions and events where possible.
Fellowship Support and Position Details
The fellowship provides salary, benefits, and research funds for the selected postdoctoral fellow. It is a two-year position and cannot be renewed or deferred.
Confirmed fellowship support includes:
✓ Salary of $70,000 CAD per annum
✓ University of Calgary Plan C health benefits
✓ $6,000 in research funds
✓ Two-year fellowship duration
✓ Early-career support for independent research
✓ Opportunity to contribute to the Department of Political Science
The selected fellow must also disseminate the research undertaken during the fellowship in a public forum in Calgary.
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Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is open to applicants working in any area of political science. Citizenship is unrestricted.
Applicants must meet the following confirmed requirements:
• Have earned a PhD in political science less than four years before the start date of the position in the relevant competition year
• Not simultaneously hold another postdoctoral fellowship
• Not simultaneously hold any other full-time position
• Provide proof of PhD completion if the PhD is not already in hand
• Be able to provide proof of completion by the applicant’s chosen fellowship start date
Faculty Mentor Requirement
Applicants must list up to three potential faculty mentors. The selected faculty mentors must hold a continuing position with the Department of Political Science.
The faculty mentor will serve as the departmental point of contact for the fellow. This role includes providing guidance on University of Calgary resources and opportunities relevant to the fellowship.
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Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit a complete application package in PDF format. The official posting lists the following required materials:
• Cover letter, maximum 2 pages
• CV, with no page limit
• Project proposal, maximum 4 pages, plus bibliography
• Project proposal statement explaining fit with the department
• Names and contact information for 3 potential referees
• List of up to 3 potential faculty mentors in the Department of Political Science
• Proof of PhD completion, if the applicant does not already have the PhD in hand
• Optional documents, maximum 1 page
Optional documents may include special circumstances, an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility statement, and/or an Indigenization statement.
Reference Letters
Applicants must provide the names and contact information for three potential referees. However, the official posting states that letters of reference will only be requested from short-listed applicants.
This means applicants should identify suitable referees during the application process, while the full letters are required only if requested later.
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Application Deadline
Applications should be submitted as PDFs by no later than November 1, 2026. Applicants should prepare the required documents carefully and ensure the application package follows the document limits listed in the official posting.
Apply Here
Submit your application through the official application link below.
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