Menu
List of postdoctoral research fellowship 2026-2027 for African students to study in abroad or in Africa
Every year, the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT offers academic-year fellowships to 10 science journalists from around the globe, giving them an opportunity to explore science, technology, and the craft of journalism; to concentrate on a specialty in science; and to learn at some of the top
Published: 25 Nov 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Value: $85,000 Deadline: 09 Jan 2026
.png)
The Policy Leader Fellowship (PLF) is a residential programme at the Florence School of Transnational Governance (STG) aimed for mid-career policy professionals from a range of policy fields: politics, civil service, media, non-governmental organisations and others. This unique programme i
Published: 24 Nov 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Italy Value: Fully Funded Deadline: 23 Jan 2026
As part of the efforts to advance the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda of the African Union (AU), the former Peace and Security Department (now the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, PAPS), launched the Youth for Peace (Africa) Program (Y4P) in September 2018, with the primary o
Published: 19 Nov 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
.png)
IVADO is seeking outstanding national and international postdoctoral researchers. These IVADO postdoctoral researchers will contribute to advancing the IAR³ initiative, New Paradigms for Robust, Reasoning, and Responsible Artificial Intelligence and its Adoption , funded by the C
Published: 14 Nov 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Canada Value: $100,000 Deadline: 23 Nov 2025
The fellowship program is made up of leaders and community buildings from around the country who are passionate about the Earth and humanitarian sciences. There is no standard NASA Lifelines Fellow. Anybody with an interest in Earth Science, Humanitarian Aid, International Development
Published: 10 Nov 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: 19 Nov 2025
The Australia Awards Fellowships program is a competitive grants program providing short-term development opportunities in Australia that develop influential networks to advance development outcomes in partner countries by: increasing the capacity of mid-career and senior officials in the regi
Published: 10 Nov 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Australia Value: Up to a maximum of $517,500 per Fellowship Deadline: 16 Jan 2026
The New York Times Fellowship is a one-year work program aimed at cultivating the next generation of journalists. The fellowship represents a unique opportunity to do great journalism for The Times. It incorporates speakers, feedback and training opportunities. The program’s goal is to benefit
Published: 06 Nov 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Value: Fully Funded Deadline: 19 Nov 2025
'DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships' is a programme implemented by the 'German Aerospace Center' (DLR) and the 'German Academic Exchange Service' (DAAD). DLR is Germany´s national research center for aeronautics and space. Its extensive research and development work in Aeron
Published: 03 Nov 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Germany Value: Fully Funded Deadline: Not Specified
The fellowship program aims to train fellows to conduct impactful pediatric health services research and child population health research via didactics, structured mentorship, experiential learning through conducting rigorous and ethical research, and professional socialization. Each fellow will dev
Published: 28 Oct 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: 31 Dec 2025
.png)
In 2021, the Faculty of Business and Economics of TU Dresden started the Distinguished Research Fellowship Program. Up to three research fellowships for internationally renowned scholars (including professors, outstanding assistant professors and associate professors) will be granted
Published: 28 Oct 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Germany Value: Up to €10,000 Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
TheMuseumsLab is a unique African–European joint learning programme for emerging professionals from Museums, Heritage and Art Institutions, and Cultural Spaces. Starting online in May, and continuing onsite in Berlin and Kigali, TheMuseumsLab 2026 will bring together 50 Fellows and numerous sc
Published: 23 Oct 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 02 Dec 2025
Whether you’re looking to kickstart your career, build valuable experience, or make an impact in your field, NJFP 2.0 is built to help you grow. The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) is a youth empowerment initiative launched by the Federal Government in partnership with UNDP to
Published: 22 Oct 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
AfricaLics is inviting suitable PhD student candidates from universities in African countries to apply for participation in the AfricaLics PhD Visiting Fellowship Programme (2026 cohort) focused on research in Innovation and Development (I&D). The VFP was established in 2015, and si
Published: 20 Oct 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 15 Nov 2025
Join the YCI team to propel entrepreneur success by supporting the implementation of the HerStart Catalyst Fund, which provides financial grants and coaching for women-led social enterprises. Collaborate with entrepreneurs, partners and staff to suppport accountability and impact within fund distrib
Published: 16 Oct 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda Deadline: Not Specified
The SAGFA Fellowship is a pioneering initiative under the Sino-Africa Green Finance Alliance (SAGFA), led by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) with support from the African Climate Foundation (ACF). This fellowship is designed to build the next generation of African leaders in
Published: 16 Oct 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 22 Oct 2025
Anzisha is Africa’s biggest award for her youngest entrepreneurs aged 15 – 22 years, and hands out over USD $140,000 every year in business support and prize money to very young entrepreneurs from all over the continent. By applying to Anzisha you stand a chance to win a share&nb
Published: 08 Oct 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 07 Nov 2025
The Policy Innovation Lab at Stellenbosch University’s School for Data Science and Computational Thinking is offering a two-year postdoctoral position in data science and policy innovation. The Lab focuses on responsible AI for policymaking, both using AI in policy processes and shap
Published: 07 Oct 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Deadline: 25 Oct 2025
HumAngle, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is calling for applications from middle-career and senior journalists in Nigeria for a 3-day fellowship on reporting conflict and missing persons. The fellowship will be held in Abuja between November 4–6, 202
Published: 07 Oct 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 14 Oct 2025
HumAngle Foundation calls for applications to the Strengthening Community Journalism and Human Rights Advocacy in Northern Nigeria (SCOJA) Fellowship. With the aim of promoting accountability for human rights violations in rural contexts and locally-led solutions to various gaps in Northern Niger
Published: 29 Sep 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 10 Oct 2025
Africa Check and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung invite African fact-checkers and journalists with a keen interest in fact-checking to apply for a 12-day fact-checking fellowship program in November 2025. The programme will be held in English at Africa Check’s offices in Kenya, Nairobi
Published: 29 Sep 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 10 Oct 2025