Deadline: August 1, 2025
The Africa Institute Senior & Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 programme is now accepting applications from qualified scholars across the globe. Based at the Africa Institute in Sharjah, UAE, this prestigious opportunity is designed for both emerging and established researchers working in the humanities and social sciences with a specific focus on Africa and its diaspora.
With generous funding, research support, and a stimulating intellectual environment, the Africa Institute Senior & Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 offer fellows the chance to immerse themselves in high-level scholarship and interdisciplinary exchange.
Fellowship Categories
The programme comprises four distinct fellowships, each targeting a different career stage:
Senior Fellowships (1-Year Residency)
- Toni Morrison Senior Fellowship
- Ali A. Mazrui Senior Fellowship
Eligibility: For established scholars holding the rank of Associate Professor, Full Professor, or the equivalent in research institutions or cultural organisations.
Postdoctoral Fellowships (2-Year Residency)
- Okwui Enwezor Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Fatema Mernissi Postdoctoral Fellowship
Eligibility: For early-career scholars who have earned their PhD within the last five years.
Fellowship Benefits
Successful fellows will receive:
- A competitive salary
- Research funding
- Office space
- Library access
- Technical and administrative support
Fellows are expected to reside in Sharjah full-time for the duration of the fellowship.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by Friday, August 1, 2025.
Required Documents
Applicants should submit a single PDF file containing the following materials:
- A 300-word abstract of the proposed research
- A 1,000–2,000 word project statement with a bibliography
- Two writing samples (published or unpublished)
- A letter of interest
- A comprehensive CV
- Contact information for three referees (they will be contacted directly)
Email your application to:
📩 applications@theafricainstitute.org
Email subject line should clearly indicate the specific fellowship you’re applying for:
- Toni Morrison Senior Fellowship
- Ali A. Mazrui Senior Fellowship
- Okwui Enwezor Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Fatema Mernissi Postdoctoral Fellowship
About the Africa Institute
Located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, the Africa Institute is a globally renowned centre for research and advanced studies in the African humanities and social sciences. It supports groundbreaking academic work through fellowships, conferences, symposia, and publications. Its fellowships serve as a key platform for promoting Africa-focused research and connecting scholars from around the world.
How to Apply
🔗 Click here to apply
🔗 Click here to read more about the programme
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