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List of postdoctoral research fellowship 2026-2027 for African students to study in abroad or in Africa
The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships were established in 2011 to identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders.
Published: 23 Sep 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 20 Nov 2025
The AEMF is a 6-month intensive journalism training programme designed to strengthen reporting on Africa’s extractive industries. The fellowship combines: Fellow programs for young professionals Expert-led training sessions Mentorship from industry leaders Field reportin
Published: 19 Sep 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Ghana Deadline: 30 Sep 2025
Efforts to safeguard a better future for all will not be possible without gender equality. Yet, women continue to face systemic barriers and biases in pursuing scientific careers. In cutting edge fields such as artificial intelligence, only one in five professionals are women. Women also continue to
Published: 11 Sep 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 21 Sep 2025
The McDonald Fellowship enables early career multiple sclerosis researchers from low- and middle-income countries to work in a research institution outside of their own country. During the visit, participants either gain expertise or carry out parts of joint research projects. Following the award
Published: 11 Sep 2025 Type: Fellowship Value: € 55,000 Deadline: 01 Dec 2025
The ICGEB-SAWBP PhD Fellowship Scheme, in partnership with the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation will support South African women researchers intending to study towards a PhD degree, in Biotechnology at the Cape Town Component. The SAWBP prog
Published: 04 Sep 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 19 Sep 2025
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), with funding support and in partnership with Co-Develop, is launching a call for applications for the third cohort of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship Programme. The DPI Journalism Fellowship project which commenced in 2023
Published: 29 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 12 Sep 2025
South Asian textiles form a crucial part of local as well as global histories. The MAP Academy & Nalli Fellowships will support South Asia-based projects that generate new interest in the region’s textile practices among diverse audiences. The Fellowships combine Nalli Silks’ focus a
Published: 28 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Deadline: 15 Oct 2025
The S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science in Kolkata, India, and TWAS have established a fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences.
Published: 27 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 22 Sep 2025
TWAS offers fellowships to young scientists in developing countries to enable them to spend three to 12 months at a research institution in a developing country other than their own. The purpose of these fellowships is to enhance the research capacity of promising scientists, especially those at the
Published: 27 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 06 Oct 2025
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The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and the Government of Japan in cooperation with the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) have established a United Nations/Japan Long-term Fellowship Programme on Nano-Satellite Technologies for nationals of developing countries or non-space-fari
Published: 22 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences in South Africa invites applications for an Artificial Intelligence in Science postdoctoral fellowship. This one-year appointment at AIMS South Africa is linked to a one year Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellowship at Imperial College, London,
Published: 20 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
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The International Growth Centre (IGC) proudly supports this mission through its commitment to applied research and collaborative partnerships with government stakeholders. Under the Herbert P. M’cleod Local Researchers Programme (HPMLRP), the 2025 IGC early-career local researcher fell
Published: 18 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Sierra Leone Deadline: 29 Aug 2025
The British Academy is inviting proposals for Writing Workshops in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam and/or Least Developed Countries. These workshops should aim to develop the skills of early career
Published: 15 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 17 Sep 2025
Hosted in a UNESCO Category 2 Centre in Iceland, the GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme (GRÓ LRT) is offering two fully funded fellowships for African biosphere reserve professionals engaged in restoration activities. Every year, the GRÓ Land Restoration Training Pr
Published: 13 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Iceland Deadline: 15 Sep 2025
The AFC Fellowship brings together emerging leaders from across Africa, the wider global South, and the global North. The AFC Fellowship is both a leadership development programme and a place for dialogue and exchange between leaders of the rising generation across the global South and North. The
Published: 11 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 21 Sep 2025
The AWJP and DW Akademie are collaborating to launch a Gender + AI Fellowship, which focuses on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and gender, exploring how emerging technologies impact women and gender-diverse communities in Kenya. The program will equip journalists with the tools and
Published: 05 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Kenya Deadline: 20 Aug 2025
The Center for African Studies, with the support of the Mastercard Foundation, is pleased to announce two Visiting Fellowships to be hosted at the University of California, Berkeley. Eligible applicants must be residents of an African country and currently hold an academic/research position at an Af
Published: 28 Jul 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: 05 Sep 2025
The Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS) invites researchers based in an African country with a completed doctoral degree and a minimum of eight years of post-doctoral experience to apply for the FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowship Programme 2026/27. The fellowships a
Published: 28 Jul 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Germany Deadline: 12 Sep 2025
The Nigerian AI Collective is pleased to invite applications from civil society organisations (CSOs) across Nigeria for a six-month engagement to strengthen AI capacity, enhance advocacy competence, and foster accountability in the evolving AI ecosystem. This workshop is implemented by the Centre fo
Published: 23 Jul 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 01 Aug 2025
The AU Media Fellowship 3.0 is guided by three core priorities: producing high-quality, impactful content; ensuring strong alignment with the objectives and institutional frameworks of the African Union; and expanding outreach to maximise the Fellowship’s reach and influence. By balancing thes
Published: 22 Jul 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 14 Aug 2025