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The Africa Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships for African Scholars

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The Africa Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships for African Scholars - PhD, Post a Comment

Provider
Various
Host country
United Arab Emirates
Deadline
Varies — check official site
Region
Africa
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Topics

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Open to international students including Africans; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.
Funding
Varies by award
Study level
PhD
Deadline
Varies — check official site

Key eligibility criteria

  • Open to international students including Africans; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.

Recorded funding information

  • Varies by award

About the The Africa Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships for African Scholars (2026)

Applications for the Okwui Enwezor Postdoctoral Fellow in Visual Culture, Performance Studies, and Critical Humanities; Fatema Mernissi Postdoctoral Fellow in Social and Cultural Studies; and Ali A. Mazrui Senior Fellow in Global African Studies are all welcome at the Africa Institute. The Africa Institute is accepting applications for its fellowship program, which includes a one-year senior fellowship named after the late eminent African studies professor Ali A. Mazrui, as well as two postdoctoral fellowships named after the late eminent art historian and curator Okwui Enwezor and the late world-renowned Moroccan feminist scholar Fatema Mernissi. The Research Fellowships Program provides the opportunity for both junior and senior scholars of African and African diaspora studies to focus on a research project and participate in ongoing scholarly and intellectual activities during their residency at the Institute. **Application deadline:** December 12, 2021 ### Table of contents - [Benefits of the Africa Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/the-africa-institute-postdoctoral-fellowships-for-african-scholars/#h-benefits-of-the-africa-institute-postdoctoral-fellowships) - [Eligibility Criteria for African Scholars](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/the-africa-institute-postdoctoral-fellowships-for-african-scholars/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-african-scholars) - [How to Apply for the Opportunity](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/the-africa-institute-postdoctoral-fellowships-for-african-scholars/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-opportunity) * * * Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here. * * * ## Benefits of the Africa Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships During their time at the Institute, junior and senior researchers of African and African diaspora studies can focus on a research project and participate in ongoing scholarly and intellectual activities through the Institute Research Fellowships Program. Fellows will also have the opportunity to meet with scholars and academics in their field of study during their residency. ## Eligibility Criteria for African Scholars The fellowship is open to emerging scholars in the field of social sciences with specific emphasis on gender, feminism and cultural studies, and visual cultures, and their intersection with African and African diaspora studies. - The applicant must hold a PhD awarded within the last five years. - Applications should include a CV and cover letter indicating the proposed research project, in addition to two published, or unpublished, writing samples. - The proposal must be submitted in English through The Africa Institute application email address: applications@theafricainstitute.org with subject line indicating “Name of Fellowship.” ## How to Apply for the Opportunity The Institute welcomes interested scholars to apply by July 15, 2022, for fellowships commencing in September 2021. Applications should include a CV and cover letter indicating the proposed research project, in addition to a writing sample or publication, directed to applications@theafricainstitute.org. For more details, visit [The Africa Institute website.](https://theafricainstitute.org/open-call-for-postdoctoral-fellowships/) * * * _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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The Africa Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships for African Scholars eligibility

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  • Open to international students including Africans; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.

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      Listed eligibility: Open to international students including Africans; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the The Africa Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships for African Scholars?+

    Open to international students including Africans; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.

    What funding does the The Africa Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships for African Scholars offer?+

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

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    Provider deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

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    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://theafricainstitute.org/open-call-for-postdoctoral-fellowships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Open to international students including Africans; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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