Details Title William Lyon Mackenzie King Postdoctoral Fellowships School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Position Description The Canada Program at Harvard University’s Weatherhead Center for International Affairs invites applications for the William Lyon Mackenzie King Postdoctoral Fellowship. This is a two-year position. Two fellows will be appointed for the 2026–2027 and 2027-2028 academic years—conditional on the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and WCFIA associated faculty. The fellowships are open to scholars in all disciplines who are engaged in Canadian studies broadly defined. Scholars working on comparative US-Canada research may receive preference. To be eligible, applicants must have been awarded the PhD no earlier than July 31, 2021. For candidates who will have completed the PhD within twelve months of the August 1, 2026 start date, verification of completion of the degree will be required prior to the appointment. The fellowships provide an annual stipend of $70,000. Fellows are expected to engage with the Canada Program and with the University’s wider community. Fellows receive shared office space at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, and enjoy full access to the University’s library, archival, and computing resources. TO APPLY : Candidates should submit: a letter of application describing their suitability for the fellowship; a curriculum vitae with a list of publications; a sample of their written work; and three letters of recommendation. DEADLINE : All application materials must be received no later than Friday, December 5, 2025. For more information about the Canada Program, please visit: https://canada.wcfia.harvard.edu/ Basic Qualifications PhD required by time of appointment. Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Contact Information WLMK Research Fellowship The Canada Program Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Harvard University 1727 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02138 USA Contact Email canada@wcfia.harvard.edu Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed 3 Keywords EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity (https://hr.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum6281/files/2025-04/reaffirmation\_statement.pdf) policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy (https://provost.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum3356/files/2025-07/non-discrimination\_and\_anti-bullying\_policies.pdf) . Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Supplemental Questions