The Frederick Douglass Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at the University of Rochester is a prestigious program that provides postdoctoral scholars with an opportunity to conduct research and engage in teaching and community outreach activities related to African and African-American Studies. The program is named in honor of Frederick Douglass, a prominent African American abolitionist, writer, and orator who lived in Rochester, New York, during the latter part of his life.
As part of their appointment, fellows are expected to conduct research in their area of expertise, teach one course per semester, and participate in the intellectual life of the university through seminars, workshops, and other scholarly activities. Fellows are also expected to engage in community outreach activities, such as public lectures and collaborations with local organizations and schools.
The Frederick Douglass Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides fellows with a unique opportunity to develop their research and teaching skills, gain valuable experience in community engagement, and build their professional networks in the field of African and African-American Studies. The program is highly competitive, and the application process typically opens in the fall of each year.
