The Sexualities Project at Northwestern Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sexuality Studies (SPAN)

Funding: $64,000 stipend in first year. Who can apply: PhD completed after September 1, 2021 (or equivalent by start date), social science perspective on sexuality studies; must affiliate with Gender & Sexuality Studies plus one partner department (e.g., Anthropology, Black Studies, Communication, History, Political Science, Sociology, etc.); must be available in-residence for the full two-year term. Length: 2 years. Up to $4,000/year for research and conference travel, up to $2,000 relocation expenses in first year, up to $1,000 pre-arrival travel funds, full benefits eligibility. Field: Sexuality/LGBTQ+ Studies. Deadline: 2026-28 cohort deadline was March 16, 2026 (application portal now closed); verify next cycle's deadline on website.