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Chapin Hall invites outstanding researchers to apply for the Harold A. Richman Fellowship, a postdoctoral position named for Chapin Hall's founding director. In keeping with Dr. Richman's vision of facilitating the use of research in developing policy and programming for children and families, this fellowship offers recent graduates the opportunity to strengthen their intellectual and scholarship qualifications and launch careers in social policy research related to Chapin Hall expertise.

Under the supervision of a Chapin Hall research fellow, recipients of the Harold A. Richman Fellowship will receive advanced research training and mentoring, develop independent research ideas, and participate in educational exchanges with scholars at Chapin Hall and the University of Chicago.

The fellowship is open to candidates who have defended their dissertations or received their degrees within the last four years. The position has a two-year term, with a possible extension to a third year. The position is based at Chapin Hall’s offices at the University of Chicago.

While participating in the program, Richman Fellows are expected to complete at least one peer-reviewed journal publication and develop at least one proposal.

Postdoctoral researchers receive $50,000 per calendar year and an opportunity to participate in the University of Chicago's benefits program.

Direct specific inquiries to Sylvie Bendier-Decety at 773.256.5125.