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Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS): Call for postdoctoral fellowship applications

24 March 2026

The School of Geography and Sustainable Development invites applications to the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science’s (SGSSS) , for a start in October 2026.

This scheme allows fellows to develop a programme of activities for 9 months, including, but not limited to publications, networking, training, research-related internships, and developing further funding proposals. Fellows typically draw on their PhD research, especially for publications.

Please review the terms and conditions of the call carefully – eligibility criteria include the requirement to have completed a PhD in the UK (or be very near completion).

are available on the SGSSS website.

To discuss a possible application, we suggest contacting a suitable mentor from the list of academic staff in our School in the first instance.

To apply, please submit your application form (available from the SGSSS website) via e-mail to gsddopg@st-andrews.ac.uk AND matteo.fumagalli@st-andrews.ac.uk  by Thursday 7 May, 3 PM.

Further information is available from the PGR Lead for the School, Dr Christopher Schulz at gsddopg@st-andrews.ac.uk , the SGSSS Dean of Graduate Studies for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Dr Matteo Fumagalli at Matteo.Fumagalli@st-andrews.ac.uk or the SGSSS office at team@sgsss.ac.uk