SNF Agora Visiting Fellow at Johns Hopkins University
 Johns Hopkins University | |
 United States, Maryland, Baltimore | |
 Jan 30, 2026 | |
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General Description
The SNF AgoraInstitute at Johns Hopkins University seeks applications forVisiting Fellowsfor the 2026-2027academic year.By enabling?the Instituteto integrate a broader range of people into our work, theSNF AgoraVisitingFellowsprogram supports the institute'soverallmission of strengthening global democracy throughpowerful civic engagement and informed, inclusivedialogue.The program recruits a cohort of fellows from diverse sectors, disciplines, backgrounds, and ideologies to join the institute for a year to work with our permanent faculty, researchers, and students. We welcome applicants from civil society, government, industry, media,?academia, the arts,?andother fields. We ask fellowship candidates to propose specific fellowship projects they want to pursue. These projects may be undertaken at any time within the fellowship year (July 1, 2026?- June 30, 2027). ? ? While this is a non-residential fellowship, to support a vibrant and collaborative community, SNF Agora Visiting Fellows are expected to come to JHU's campusin Baltimoreto meet the terms of their project. Visiting Fellows alsoparticipate- in person to the extent possible - in regular workshops, seminars, and other programs at the institute, in the larger Johns Hopkins community, and beyond.? ? Each year, we recruit fellows through a general call for proposals, and a specific focus area.Forthe2026-27 cycle,?we invite proposals inthisfocus area: Democracy and the Media. Learn more about this focus area below.? ? We also invite proposals for projects on other topics; for these we strongly recommendidentifyinga connection to ongoing areas of scholarship at the institute. Learn more about our work and scholarly projectshere.? Focus Area: Democracy and the Media?? ? The role of the media in global democracy isevolving,and boundaries are becoming more blurred with increasing overlap between journalism, influencers, and other forms of informal media.? The institute seeks fellows interested in how these evolving media forms relate to and shape democracy, including: how they may promote or dissuade free speech, as well as burgeoning structural and financial pressures on journalistic norms and reporting standards.? Potential fellows may be practitioners fromold and new media,the public and non-profit sectors, artists, and researchers.? General Call: Collaborations with institute faculty? The institute welcomes applications from practitioners whose work wouldbenefitfrom collaboration with our faculty - advancing theirscholarly projects and our mission. In your fellowship proposal, pleaseindicatewhich faculty member(s) you would like to work with and elaborate on the project. Applicants from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.?The institute is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reiterates its full supportof?Johns Hopkins's policies and statements in this regard.?Weadd to these policies our own commitment to selecting visiting fellows without regard for political preference or educational background.? To learn more?about?stipend amounts,?benefits, eligibility, residency expectations,?and?selection criteria,?visit our website?here.? Provide your contact information and the following materials in either Word or pdf file format:
Applications will be accepted until Monday, March 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM. Decisions regarding acceptance into the Visiting Fellows Program will be communicated by late April 2026. To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/180012 Salary Range The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. Total Rewards Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved. Pre-Employment Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at [emailprotected]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu. Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/. The following additional vaccine requirements may apply, depending upon your campus. Please contact the hiring department for more information. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office. | |