The Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation invites applications for the Institute's Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2027-28 academic year. Applications are now open, with awards announced in the spring. We welcome individuals external to the University of Chicago from a variety of disciplines and perspectives who are interested in building a scholarly understanding of cities. The fellowship provides exceptional emergent scholars with a unique nurturing environment that includes advanced technical training, a platform for interdisciplinary research, mentoring by senior faculty, and a community of people working on issues impacting cities from a diversity of areas and perspectives. Postdoctoral fellows come to us with a variety of backgrounds, including traditional social science disciplines such as but not limited to economics, political science, and sociology, as well as allied disciplines such as public policy and data science. Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships are full-time appointments for one year with the option to renew for one additional year upon mutual agreement. Applicants who may secure a tenure track faculty position often have the option to defer their faculty position for one year to take part in the program and are encouraged to apply. Positions are structured between the Mansueto Institute and one of the University of Chicago's Departments or Schools. Applicants must hold a PhD external to the University of Chicago by the fellowship's start date.

Institute fellows will enjoy:

The freedom to pursue their own original research and projects A discretionary budget for research expenses and relocation costs Interdisciplinary career development, mentorship and support Full access to university's scholarly community and resources Learn more and apply at: https://miurban.uchicago.edu/postdoctoral-fellowship/ The deadline to apply is December 6, 2026, at 5:00pm CST.