Visiting African Scholars Fellowship 2026 | Fully Funded
Research Grant for Africa & Diaspora 2026 (Deadline: Ongoing)
Details
The Visiting African Scholars Fellowship (Interfolio
#176504) is a prestigious research grant opportunity for scholars whose work
focuses on Africa or the African diaspora. The programme enables visiting
scholars to engage in dedicated research, teach or collaborate with host
institutions, and benefit from academic support and community with peers.
If you are an academic or early-career researcher exploring
topics related to African studies, this fellowship provides wonderful access,
resources and networking.
Fellowship Overview
The programme is designed to bring visiting scholars to a
host university or academic centre, supporting their independent research while
also promoting engagement with faculty, students and relevant communities.
Key features include:
- Funding
to support the scholar during a residence term at the
host institution
- Dedicated
time for research, writing and collaboration
- Opportunity
to teach or engage in seminars, workshops or community-based projects
- Access
to the research libraries, infrastructure and academic networks of the
host institution
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the following core requirements:
- Hold a
PhD or equivalent research credential, or be near completion of one
(depending on the specific fellowship guidelines)
- Present
a strong research proposal centered on Africa or the African diaspora
- Demonstrate
evidence of scholarly productivity and research potential
- Show
readiness to engage with the host institution and, if required, teach or
interact with students or the broader community
- Be
able to commit to the fellowship term (often a semester or full academic
year)
- Meet
any citizenship, residency or institutional affiliation requirements
specified by the programme
What You’ll Do During the Fellowship
During your term as a Visiting African Scholars Fellow, you
may:
- Focus
on your independent research under the aegis of the host institution
- Present
your work in colloquia, seminars or public lectures
- Collaborate
with faculty and students at the host institution
- Publish
or prepare manuscripts/articles based on the fellowship work
- Participate
in academic and professional development events
Benefits of the Fellowship
The Visiting African Scholars Fellowship offers significant
advantages:
- Dedicated
time and institutional support to advance your research agenda
- Opportunity
to establish or deepen collaborations with a host institution and faculty
- Enhanced
academic visibility and potential for publication or monograph development
- Network
building with other visiting scholars and professionals in African and
diaspora studies
- Potential
for career advancement, tenure-track preparation, or new institutional
partnerships
Application Tips
To make a strong case:
- Craft
a clear and compelling research proposal that situates
your work within African or diaspora studies and explains expected
outcomes
- Highlight
your past research, publications or teaching experience
- Demonstrate
how the host institution fits your research needs (library collections,
collaborators, archives, etc.)
- Address
how the fellowship term will advance your career, publications or
long-term goals
- Secure
strong letters of recommendation from scholars who know your work and
potential
- Follow
all application guidelines carefully, including deadlines, document
formats and institution-specific requirements
Specifications
|
Type of
Opportunity |
Scholarships
and Fellowships |
|
Deadline |
Ongoing |
|
Country |
USA |
|
Open to |
All Nationalities |
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