The aim of these Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships is to support scholars who self-identify as Black and/or Indigenous in the transition from earning the PhD to beginning a career. Details: https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/provosts-postdoctoral-fellowships/ Deadline: 1 April 2026
Note: Referees will only be contacted should the file move forward to the final round of adjudication
The following supporting documentation is required in a single PDF file: • Cover letter including a description of any accomplishments and/or challenges during doctoral studies and training, including any career interruptions, which may be relevant • Curriculum Vitae • Confirmation of PhD degree received or additional confirmation of proposed completion date from PhD supervisor • Dissertation Abstract • Project Description (max. 4 pages, not including Bibliography/Works Cited list, single-spaced, 12-pt) • The names and contact information of two individuals able to write letters of recommendation. These individuals will only be contacted should the file move forward to the final round of adjudication. • All applicants must complete York's Applicant Self-Identification form for academic positions. Without this form, the application dossier will be considered incomplete. All information is kept confidential to the adjudication and subsequent hiring process. The form can be downloaded here: https://www.yorku.ca/vpepc/faculty-affairs/affirmative-action/