African Humanities Program

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The African Humanities Program (AHP) was created in 2008 to fund early-career scholars working and living in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Présentation du programme

## Overview The African Humanities Program (AHP), established in 2008 with the support of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, aimed to revitalize the humanities in select African nations. The program provided fellowships to nearly 500 early-career scholars between 2009 and 2022, focusing on Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. ACLS designed AHP to foster new knowledge, strengthen the capabilities of emerging academics at African universities, and build robust scholarly communication networks across Africa and with global Africanist communities. While the AHP itself concluded its operations with the last cohort of Fellows in 2023, its momentum and legacy are carried forward by the African Humanities Association (AHA). The AHA, founded by AHP Fellows, assessors, and advisors, was formally established in 2020. It envisions a future where humanities, social science, and arts scholars in Africa are confident, self-referring, and respected for their engagement with the continent's multifaceted challenges. ACLS continues to partner with AHA to support scholar development and capacity building in the region. ## Benefits The AHP provided a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support and advance early-career humanities scholars: * **Financial Support:** Fully funded fellowships to enable dedicated research and knowledge production. * **Networking Opportunities:** Extensive opportunities to connect with scholars within their home countries, across Africa, and internationally. * **Research Residencies:** Access to affiliated African humanities centers and institutes for advanced study, allowing Fellows to conduct research outside their primary institutions. * **Manuscript Development Workshops:** Intensive, week-long retreats for Fellows to refine their manuscripts with mentors and peers after completing their fellowship tenures. * **Publication Support:** Subvention, developmental editing, and peer review services through the African Humanities Series, facilitating the publication of Fellows' monographs on African histories, languages, literatures, and cultures. * **Knowledge Exchange:** Participation in annual Regional Assemblies for sharing research, networking, and assessing humanities scholarship. * **International Exposure:** Opportunities for selected AHP Fellows to attend the African Studies Association (ASA) Annual Meeting in the United States as ASA Presidential Fellows. * **Visibility:** Features in the "African Humanities Voices" video series, showcasing the work and stories of African scholars. ## Eligibility The African Humanities Program was open to early-career scholars who were working and living in the following five African countries: * Ghana * Nigeria * South Africa * Tanzania * Uganda Applicants were expected to be engaged in humanities research and committed to contributing to scholarly discourse in Africa. The final competition for this program took place in 2021-2022, and the last cohort completed their fellowships in 2023. ## Required Documents The provided information does not detail the specific required documents for the African Humanities Program. However, typical requirements for similar academic fellowships often include: * Detailed research proposal * Curriculum Vitae (CV) * Academic transcripts * Letters of recommendation * Writing samples ## How to Apply The African Humanities Program is no longer accepting applications, as the final competition concluded in 2021-2022, and the program officially ended in 2023. Interested individuals are encouraged to explore opportunities with the successor organization, the African Humanities Association (AHA), for future scholarly support and development initiatives in the humanities across Africa. ## Key Dates * **Program Inception:** 2008 * **Fellowship Awards Began:** 2009 * **Last Competition:** 2021-2022 * **Program Concluded:** 2023 (last cohort completed tenures) * **African Humanities Association (AHA) Establishment:** February 2020 ## Selection Criteria Specific selection criteria for the AHP are not explicitly detailed on the provided page. However, based on the program's goals, it can be inferred that candidates were selected based on: * The quality and originality of their proposed humanities research projects. * Their potential to contribute new knowledge and innovative approaches to their fields. * Their commitment to scholarship and their academic background as early-career scholars. * The relevance of their work to the growth and reinvigoration of the humanities in Africa. * Their capacity to engage in and contribute to scholarly networks. ## Tips Although the AHP is no longer active, aspiring scholars in the humanities in Africa can draw insights from its legacy: * **Network Actively:** Engage with scholarly communities, participate in conferences, and build connections with established academics. * **Focus on Research Quality:** Develop original, well-researched, and impactful projects that contribute significantly to your field. * **Seek Mentorship:** Identify and connect with mentors who can guide your academic and professional development. * **Explore Publication Opportunities:** Aim to publish your research in reputable journals or as monographs. * **Stay Informed:** Follow the activities of organizations like the African Humanities Association (AHA) and the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) for new programs and opportunities. ## Official Source [https://www.acls.org/competitions/african-humanities-program/](https://www.acls.org/competitions/african-humanities-program/)

Le descriptif détaillé du bailleur reste en anglais, car c'est la langue du dossier de candidature.

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