Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Peace, Intercultural Understanding, and Societal Impact at the University of Johannesburg University of Johannesburg in South Africa

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship opportunity at the University of Johannesburg through the Qatar–South Africa Centre for Peace and Intercultural Understanding (CPIU). The call invites strong early-career researchers to apply for the UJ Global Excellence and Stature 4.0 Societal Impact Initiative Postdoctoral Research Fellowships.

The Centre focuses on peace studies, international relations, political science, and related interdisciplinary work on how emerging powers and Global South actors are reshaping the politics, practices, and possibilities of peace in a multipolar world. The post highlights justice-oriented pathways to sustainable and inclusive peace, with an intercultural lens and a strong emphasis on Africa-centred knowledge production.

Suggested research themes include critical minerals in peace processes and post-conflict governance, just energy transitions in conflict-affected countries, transformative peace processes, xenophobia, social cohesion and social contracts, peace media, digital technologies, misinformation and polarisation, and emerging powers shaping peace processes.

This is an interdisciplinary postdoctoral opportunity for researchers who can connect scholarship, policy, and practice, and who are interested in societal impact, conflict transformation, and sustainable peace. The post does not specify stipend or funding details, but it is framed as a fellowship opportunity hosted by CPIU at UJ.

Deadline: 15 July 2026.

How to apply: Review the CPIU link, prepare a research pitch aligned with the Centre’s priorities, and follow the University of Johannesburg application instructions associated with the fellowship call. Submit before the deadline.