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Ezera Research Fellowships for African PhD Students

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Provider
Various
Host country
United States
Deadline
Annual call (varies)
Region
Africa
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
African PhD students conducting research in fields aligned with the Ezera Foundation's priorities.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
PhD
Deadline
Annual call (varies)

Key eligibility criteria

  • African PhD students conducting research in fields aligned with the Ezera Foundation's priorities.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the Ezera Research Fellowships for African PhD Students (2026)

**An endowment** has been established in memory of Emeka Kalu Ezera to support graduate students from African countries south of the Sahara at the University of California at Berkeley. The funds from the endowment are assigned to the Center for African Studies to aid student scholars at the graduate level concentrating in African Studies. Funds may be requested for maintenance, travel, or research costs, as appropriate to enhance pre-dissertation and dissertation research on Africa. Ezera funds may be used to supplement, but not substitute for, other grants. Students are encouraged to apply to other sources, including the [Rocca grant](http://africa.berkeley.edu/fellowships/Rocca.php). **Application deadline:** April 11, 2022 ### Table of contents - [Benefits of the Ezera Research Fellowship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/ezera-research-fellowships-for-african-phd-students/#h-benefits-of-the-ezera-research-fellowship) - [Eligibility Criteria for African PhD Students](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/ezera-research-fellowships-for-african-phd-students/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-african-phd-students) - [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/ezera-research-fellowships-for-african-phd-students/#h-how-to-apply) * * * Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here. * * * ## Benefits of the Ezera Research Fellowship Currently, grants from the Ezera fund will be in the $500 to $1000 range. In making awards, the Center adheres to the cap on stipends set by the Graduate Division, which in 2021 is $40,000 – combined for all fellowships awarded. For administrative purposes, the Ezera competition is combined with the **[Rocca Fellowship](https://africa.berkeley.edu/rocca-dissertation-research)** competition. Ezera recipients may also receive funds from the Rocca endowment. Only one application is necessary. If you are applying for the Emeka Kalu Ezera fellowship, indicate which African country you are from in the appropriate space on the application. Read [The Art of Writing Proposals](http://www.ssrc.org/publications/view/7A9CB4F4-815F-DE11-BD80-001CC477EC70/) (Pzreworski & Saloman) for tips on your application. ## Eligibility Criteria for African PhD Students The Ezera Fellowship gives priority to graduate students from West Africa who show exceptional promise of advancing scholarship in African Studies in the social sciences, humanities, and public policy and who demonstrate strong leadership potential. Students from other African regions are eligible and are encouraged to apply. Students must have been accepted for admission at the University of California at Berkeley when they apply and must be enrolled before funds may be dispersed to them. The fellowship is not available to students who are permanent residents or citizens of the United States. A total of no more than two years of support will be provided to a recipient of this fellowship; applications for the second year of support will be considered de novo along with other applications for that year. See the [application](https://africa.berkeley.edu/rocca-ezera-fellowship) for details. ## How to Apply For more information regarding this opportunity, please visit the [official scholarship website](https://africa.berkeley.edu/ezera-research-african-students). * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo. 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Funding information

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  • Fully Funded

Ezera Research Fellowships for African PhD Students eligibility

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  • African PhD students conducting research in fields aligned with the Ezera Foundation's priorities.

Ezera Research Fellowships for African PhD Students document information

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    How to apply for the Ezera Research Fellowships for African PhD Students 2026

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      Consult https://africa.berkeley.edu/fellowships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

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      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: African PhD students conducting research in fields aligned with the Ezera Foundation's priorities.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

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      Listed deadline information: Annual call (varies). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Ezera Research Fellowships for African PhD Students deadline & application timeline

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Ezera Research Fellowships for African PhD Students?+

    African PhD students conducting research in fields aligned with the Ezera Foundation's priorities.

    What funding does the Ezera Research Fellowships for African PhD Students offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual call (varies). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://africa.berkeley.edu/fellowships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: African PhD students conducting research in fields aligned with the Ezera Foundation's priorities.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual call (varies). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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