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STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers 2022

Last verified 10 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

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STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers 2022 - Fellowship, Post a Comment

Provider: Various
Host country: South Africa
Deadline: Annual – check official site
Region: Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers 2022 is open to African students applying to study in South Africa at the PhD level, with fully funded funding. Below is a quick summary of who can apply, what's covered, and the key dates — full details are further down the page.

Who can apply: PhD · applicants for South Africa
Funding: Fully Funded
Study level: PhD
Deadline: Annual – check official site

Key eligibility criteria

Early-career African researchers based at African universities

What the fully funded award covers

Monthly stipend
Accommodation

About the STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers 2022 (2026)

Iso Lomso aims to bridge the gap between completing a Ph.D. and becoming an established scholar in Africa. While there is growing support for doctoral studies and post-doctoral fellowships, the greatest loss of talent occurs during the extended post-doctoral period. Fellows are expected to stay at STIAS for the term of their residence, with no academic requirements other than conducting the planned research project. The only other responsibilities are to participate in the daily lunch discussion and the Thursday STIAS fellows’ seminar, where fellows present their work to other fellows and invited academics from the local community. **Application deadline:** February 15, 2022 ### Table of contents - [Benefits of STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/stias-iso-lomso-fellowships-for-early-career-african-researchers-2022/#h-benefits-of-stias-iso-lomso-fellowships-for-early-career-african-researchers) - [Eligibility Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/stias-iso-lomso-fellowships-for-early-career-african-researchers-2022/#h-eligibility-criteria) - [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/stias-iso-lomso-fellowships-for-early-career-african-researchers-2022/#h-how-to-apply) * * * Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here. * * * ## Benefits of STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers STIAS residences are the primary source of support. Residential periods shall be jointly agreed upon by the fellow, his or her home institution, and STIAS, and may range from six weeks to five months per residency. A longer period of residency will normally be taken up in 2022, followed by two additional residencies through 2024. Fellows get regular STIAS fellow support while in residence, which includes: - an economy return flight; - comfortable accommodation within walking distance from the institute; - individual offices equipped with a PC, telephone and printer; - a monthly stipend for daily living costs; - access to the Stellenbosch University library (including electronic resources) and a high-speed internet connection; - participation in the regular STIAS fellows programme, including daily lunch, weekly fellows’ seminars, STIAS public lectures and social events; - a child care subsidy for fellows accompanied by young children while in residence. During residency periods, Iso Lomso fellows’ home institutions will be eligible to apply for a lecturer replacement subsidy. After the fellowships are awarded, this will be handled on a case-by-case basis with the home institution. It will be the obligation of both the fellow and the home institution to find alternative lecturers. Iso Lomso fellows will maintain their usual academic activities at their home university while not in residence at STIAS. Fellows may apply for a variety of research sponsorship programs throughout these times. These factors will be taken into account in a flexible manner to ensure that they fit ideally into the study program. - a subsequent residency at a sister Institute for Advanced Study or relevant research institution in North America, Europe or elsewhere (this will form part of the ten months’ residency allocation; the fellow’s preferences for potential host institutions will be considered); - funding to attend up to two relevant academic conferences or research training events (covering travel, accommodation and - participation fees); - limited project funding for key interventions in the research programme; - the possibility of hosting a workshop at STIAS or their home institution as a means of strengthening the fellow’s scholarly network and research impact. Applicants are advised to think about which of these areas they want to include in the pre-proposal timetable. During their initial residency, Iso Lomso fellows will plan and finalize these elements. ## Eligibility Criteria The program is designed for African researchers who have earned a doctorate within the last seven years and are employed at a university or research organization in Africa. Candidates must have a research program in place and have completed a postdoctoral fellowship or similar post-PhD program. All disciplines are taken into account. To be eligible applicants must: - be a national of any African country; - be born after the 1st of January 1979; - have an affiliation at a research or higher education institution in an African country, and continue to do so for the foreseeable future; - have obtained a doctoral degree from any recognised higher education institution (worldwide) after the 1st of January 2014; - have completed a post-doctoral fellowship or equivalent post-PhD research programme; - be in a position to commence a first period of residency at STIAS during 2022. ## How to Apply For complete details on how to apply, applicants may check the [official STIAS website](https://stias.ac.za/fellowships/iso-lomso/). Applications will be evaluated and selected on the basis of the following criteria: - Level: the applicant’s academic excellence and the originality and scholarly strength of the proposed research project; - Innovation: the project’s promise of new insights and the potential to produce new knowledge; - Interdisciplinarity: whether the project methodology allows for drawing from different disciplines and its potential to facilitate an interdisciplinary discourse; - Relevance: the project’s relevance for scholarship and knowledge production in Africa; - Feasibility: whether the research design and the research plan are convincing and realistic. 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What the Fully Funded STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers 2022 covers

The award components below were extracted from the sponsor's published description. Always cross-check the exact figures, ceiling amounts and conditions on the official site before you budget around them.

Monthly stipend
Accommodation

STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers 2022 eligibility for South Africa applicants

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

Early-career African researchers based at African universities

Documents required for the STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers 2022 application

A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.

Valid international passport (bio page scan)
Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders

How to apply for the STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers 2022 2026

A practical, sponsor-agnostic sequence used by >95% of international scholarship applicants. Adapt to the sponsor's specific portal — the order rarely changes.

1
Confirm eligibility on the official site
Open https://stias.ac.za/fellowships/iso-lomso/ and verify the sponsor's stated criteria match your profile — currently: "Early-career African researchers based at African universities". Sponsor rules change between intakes, so always confirm against the live call.
2
Secure a study place or admission offer
Identify a supervisor whose research aligns with yours, exchange emails, and either obtain a conditional offer or confirmation that they will host your project. Many Various awards require this before the funding application opens.
3
Sit required tests and gather documents
Register for IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo (or SAT / GRE where required), request official transcripts, brief two or three referees, and prepare passport and identity documents at high resolution.
4
Draft your essays and statements
Write a focused 1,000–2,000-word research proposal and a separate personal statement. Tailor every paragraph to the sponsor's stated priorities — generic recycled essays are the most common reason strong applicants are rejected.
5
Complete the online application
Create an account on https://stias.ac.za/fellowships/iso-lomso/, fill in every field, and upload the required documents in the formats specified (PDF, max file size, single-file vs multi-file). Save progress frequently — most portals time out after 30–60 minutes.
6
Submit by Annual – check official site (aim 7 days early)
Sponsor portals routinely slow or fail in the final 24 hours. Submit early, download the confirmation receipt, and screenshot the submission timestamp. Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
7
Prepare for shortlist interviews
If shortlisted, Various will contact you within 4–12 weeks. Re-read your essays, rehearse 3–5 likely questions out loud, and confirm your time zone for any video interview.

STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers 2022 deadline & application timeline

The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.

12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.

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Auto-flagged 2026-05-10: title or deadline references past cohort (2019-2023).

Last checked 5/10/2026

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers 2022?+

Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to South Africa for the duration of the programme.

Is the STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers 2022 fully funded?+

Funding model: Fully Funded. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.

When is the application deadline?+

The application deadline is Annual – check official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.

What documents do I need to apply?+

At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.

How can I improve my chance of winning?+

Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.

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