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STIAS General Residential Fellowship, First Semester 2028

Last verified 23 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Economy return airfare and airport transfers, accommodation, prorated monthly living stipend, office/library facilities and weekday lunches. Established scholars from any country, normally PhD plus ten years of research; innovative interdisciplinary proposal; residency normally at least eight weeks.

Provider
Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study
Host country
South Africa
Deadline
2026-10-31 23:59 — UTC

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Established scholars from any country, normally PhD plus ten years of research; innovative interdisciplinary proposal; residency normally at least eight weeks. Individual/team/artist routes combined as one general programme.
Funding
Economy return airfare and airport transfers, accommodation, prorated monthly living stipend, office/library facilities and weekday lunches.
Study level
Established researcher / artist
Deadline
2026-10-31 23:59 — UTC

Key eligibility criteria

  • Established scholars from any country, normally PhD plus ten years of research; innovative interdisciplinary proposal; residency normally at least eight weeks. Individual/team/artist routes combined as one general programme.

Recorded funding information

  • Economy return airfare and airport transfers, accommodation, prorated monthly living stipend, office/library facilities and weekday lunches.

About the STIAS General Residential Fellowship, First Semester 2028 (2026)

## Funding Economy return airfare and airport transfers, accommodation, prorated monthly living stipend, office/library facilities and weekday lunches. ## Funding exclusions and conditions Not a postdoctoral programme. Partners’ travel not covered; no laboratory, studio or fieldwork infrastructure guaranteed. Medical insurance is not provided; fellows arrange their own. ## Eligibility Established scholars from any country, normally PhD plus ten years of research; innovative interdisciplinary proposal; residency normally at least eight weeks. Individual/team/artist routes combined as one general programme. ## Application timing Status: OPEN. 2026-10-31 23:59 — UTC ## How to apply Complete appropriate individual, team or artist route on the official general call page. Official application/programme: https://www.stias.ac.za/fellowships/apply/individual/ ## Official sources - https://www.stias.ac.za/fellowships/apply/ - https://www.stias.ac.za/fellowships/apply/individual/ - https://www.stias.ac.za/fellowships/faqs/ ## Source limitations Distinct from Iso Lomso already in inventory. Stipend amount not published. Team and artist routes not counted as extra awards. ## Publication recheck PUBLISH: retrieved official current-cycle evidence supports an open call and future deadline as of the review reference time; retain uploaded restrictions except corrections below. Always confirm final requirements, admission timing, funding and any visa restrictions with the official provider before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Economy return airfare and airport transfers, accommodation, prorated monthly living stipend, office/library facilities and weekday lunches.

STIAS General Residential Fellowship, First Semester 2028 eligibility

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  • Established scholars from any country, normally PhD plus ten years of research; innovative interdisciplinary proposal; residency normally at least eight weeks. Individual/team/artist routes combined as one general programme.

STIAS General Residential Fellowship, First Semester 2028 document information

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    How to apply for the STIAS General Residential Fellowship, First Semester 2028 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.stias.ac.za/fellowships/apply/individual/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Established scholars from any country, normally PhD plus ten years of research; innovative interdisciplinary proposal; residency normally at least eight weeks. Individual/team/artist routes combined as one general programme.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2026-10-31 23:59 — UTC. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    STIAS General Residential Fellowship, First Semester 2028 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2026-10-31 23:59 — UTC. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      2026-10-31 23:59 — UTC

      Provider deadline information: 2026-10-31 23:59 — UTC. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    PUBLISH: retrieved official current-cycle evidence supports an open call and future deadline as of the review reference time; retain uploaded restrictions except corrections below.
    Last checked 10/23/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the STIAS General Residential Fellowship, First Semester 2028?+

    Established scholars from any country, normally PhD plus ten years of research; innovative interdisciplinary proposal; residency normally at least eight weeks. Individual/team/artist routes combined as one general programme.

    What funding does the STIAS General Residential Fellowship, First Semester 2028 offer?+

    Listed funding: Economy return airfare and airport transfers, accommodation, prorated monthly living stipend, office/library facilities and weekday lunches.. 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: 2026-10-31 23:59 — UTC. 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://www.stias.ac.za/fellowships/apply/individual/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Established scholars from any country, normally PhD plus ten years of research; innovative interdisciplinary proposal; residency normally at least eight weeks. Individual/team/artist routes combined as one general programme.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-10-31 23:59 — UTC. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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