AWC Pre-Doctoral Fellows

AWC Pre-Doctoral Fellow Program

Investment in Emerging Scholars

The AWC Pre-Doctoral Program provides PhD students funding for dissertation completion at an AWC Leadership Institution in his or her sixth year. Any student from an AWC leadership institution or affiliate is eligible to apply.

Emily A. Davis

University of Texas - Austin

Emily A. Davis is an America in the World Consortium Pre-Doctoral Fellow and Ph.D. candidate in Political Theory at the University of Texas at Austin. Her dissertation examines the ambiguous concept of charismatic leadership through works by thinkers such as Weber, Xenophon, and Plutarch. After graduation, she hopes to continue exploring questions of justice, leadership,…

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Andrew Kenealy

Duke University

Andrew Kenealy is an America in the World Pre-Doctoral Fellow at Duke University, where he is a Ph.D. candidate in political science. His research generally regards the domestic politics of international relations, with a particular focus on the United States.   Andrew’s dissertation examines how Congress engages the American public on foreign affairs, and why it matters….

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Daniel J. Samet

Johns Hopkins University

Daniel J. Samet is an America in the World Consortium Pre-Doctoral Fellow cross-training at the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs in Washington, D.C. Daniel is a Ph.D. Candidate in History at the University of Texas at Austin, where he is completing his dissertation on U.S. defense policy toward Israel. He is also a…

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AWC Pre-Doctoral Fellowships

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AWC Predoctoral Fellowships 2024-25

The America in the World Consortium at Duke University, Johns Hopkins SAIS, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Florida seeks applications from current Ph.D. students for its Predoctoral Fellowship Program. The America in the World Consortium (AWC) is a dynamic partnership of universities seeking to create a more vibrant debate among policy-interested scholars about America’s role in the world. We are committed to preparing the next generation to confront geopolitical challenges and advance American national interests abroad. AWC prioritizes an intellectually…

Deadline: Friday, January 5, 2024 (11:59 p.m. ET)
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CALL FOR PAPERS: 2024 Young Scholars Conference

The America in the World Consortium invites Ph.D. students, early-career scholars, and early-career policy practitioners to submit paper proposals for a one-day conference on the multifaceted dimensions of U.S. engagement with the world, spanning historical origins, modern challenges, and future trajectories. Click here for more details and how to submit proposals.

Deadline: Friday, December 1, 2023
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