Hans De Wit Fellowship 2026 | Call for Applications

Applications are open for the Hans de Wit Fellowship. Boston College’s Center for International Higher Education (CIHE) offers it. World Education Services provided seed funding in 2022. The fellowship supports early-career researchers in higher education studies. Fellows spend three months in Boston.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Center for International Higher Education (CIHE), Boston College
• Funding: Round-trip economy airfare, visa fees, and a $3,500 monthly stipend for three months
• Awards: One fellow per academic year
• Duration: One-year affiliation, September to August, with a three-month visit
• Eligibility: Early-career researchers within five years of completing a doctorate
• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

Focus Areas

• Higher education studies
• International higher education research
• Scholarly exchange and academic mobility
• Research sharing through seminars and publications

About the Fellowship

Fellows join CIHE for one calendar year. They access Boston College’s online and physical library holdings. They also engage with the wider campus and its international visitors. In return, fellows share their expertise. They may do so through seminars, MA student sessions, or CIHE publications.

What Fellows Receive

CIHE reimburses economy airfare to and from Boston. It also reimburses visa processing fees. Fellows receive $3,500 monthly for three months. The stipend covers housing and medical insurance. Fellows also receive a desk, printing privileges, and a computer if needed.

Who Can Apply

Any early-career researcher in higher education studies may apply. They must be within five years of completing a doctoral degree. Preference goes to applicants from marginalised backgrounds. This includes refugees, those based in the Global South, and underrepresented groups. Fellows must arrange their own housing and visa paperwork.

Required Materials

Applicants email a letter of interest to #339966;">#339966;" href="mailto:internationalhighered@bc.edu">internationalhighered@bc.edu. They also send a current CV listing one colleague as a reference. A completed Visiting Scholar application form is required. All materials must reflect the applicant’s own words, without AI assistance.

How to Apply

Email your application before November 15, 2026. Finalists interview with CIHE leadership in January.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers an early-career researcher a funded visit to a leading higher education centre. Only one fellow is chosen each year, so competition is strong. Applicants should write every part themselves. Review the full details on CIHE’s official page.

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