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List of postdoctoral research fellowship 2026-2027 for African students to study in abroad or in Africa
The Meta Research PhD Fellowship program is open to students in any year of their PhD study. Meta encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those from traditionally under-represented minority groups. Applications are evaluated based on the strength of the
Published: 24 Aug 2026 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 20 Sep 2026
This position sits at the interface between electron microscopy and machine learning. We are looking for a microscopist or physicist with substantial computational practice who wants to shape how machine learning is developed for electron microscopy – someone who can identify the open question
Published: 21 Aug 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
Commonwealth Academic and Professional Fellowships are for citizens of Commonwealth countries to spend a period of time in the UK at an organisation working on a programme of professional or academic development which will have a developmental impact upon their return home. From 2026/27, the CSC
Published: 06 Aug 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 25 Aug 2026
The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship is a collaboration between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the OCIS. It is open to applications from mid-career professionals and academics who are dedicated to promoting academic a
Published: 05 Aug 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 06 Oct 2026
The Indigenous Fellowship Programme was launched in 1997 by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the context of the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous People. The aim of the programme is to give indigenous persons the opportunity to gain kno
Published: 06 Aug 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: Switzerland Deadline: 06 Sep 2026
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: 04 Aug 2026 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 01 Dec 2026
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) invites its network of researchers and faculty to submit an expression of interest to participate in the AERC-World Bank visiting scholars program. The fellowship program will enable participants to sp
Published: 04 Aug 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: Kenya Deadline: 06 Sep 2026
Commonwealth Startup Fellowships run for six months and are designed to ignite and elevate high-potential startups from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. The programme is made up of a combination of immersive in-person experiences and online learning, to provide participants with essenti
Published: 03 Aug 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: Ghana, United Kingdom Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
Join the youth delegation to the World Forum for Democracy and bring the youth perspective to the discussion on the New Democratic Pact for Europe. The youth delegation will have a dedicated training session two days before the World Forum for Democracy and will also take part in the Youth Day of th
Published: 31 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: France Deadline: 14 Aug 2026
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a United Nations specialized agency. Its WIPO Knowledge Center (WKC) is the custodian of the knowledge repository, which is an authoritative source for global IP academic research. The WKC oversees WIPO’s physical and digital li
Published: 30 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: Switzerland Deadline: 06 Aug 2026
The Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Belgium, has launched its 2027 call for Incoming Postdoctoral Fellowships, offering an attractive opportunity for highly qualified researchers from around the world to pursue research in Europe. Funded through UCLouvain’s Special Rese
Published: 30 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: Belgium Deadline: 26 Sep 2026
The College intends to appoint a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) from 1 October 2027 in each of the following subject areas: Archaeological Science and Development Studies. Junior Research Fellowships offer early-career academics of exceptional intellectual calibre the opportunity to pursue res
Published: 28 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 25 Sep 2026
The Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies’ Fellowship Programmes provide a unique setting for researchers from all disciplines to fully focus on their projects within an international community. FRIAS fellowships are open to both early-career and senior researchers from Freiburg, Germany, an
Published: 28 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: Germany Deadline: 18 Sep 2026
The Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) is now accepting applications to the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 programs. The Program is designed for human rights activists working with NGOs on issues including sexual and gender-based violence, minority rights, LGBTQI+ rights, labor rights, indigenous p
Published: 23 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: 15 Oct 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) development is moving at a rapid scale. It is fast transforming every aspect of our lives and society. It is playing a greater role in the way government engages young people, improving healthcare and learning systems, redefining the workforce and increasing productivity
Published: 23 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Deadline: 02 Aug 2026
This program is open to recent PhD recipients and doctoral candidates in the social sciences. The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies is dedicated to promoting innovative social science hand-in-hand with deepening our shared knowledge of the experiences and practices of the wo
Published: 23 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: 18 Sep 2026
The University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence “Alexander von Humboldt” promotes excellent research at the University of Bayreuth (UBT) and advances the internationalisation of research and networking with the best universities worldwide. Effective immediately, the Centre
Published: 22 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: Germany Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
The International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) Asia in the World Fellowship is a nine-month residential programme for early- to mid-career researchers and knowledge professionals who seek to broaden their perspectives beyond their particular geography, institution, or discipline. From
Published: 22 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 10 Sep 2026
Under the 2026 cycle, UNESCO and the Government of Japan will award 10 fellowships to highly qualified young researchers from Africa, Small Island Developing States, Ukraine and Türkiye. The fellowships will support innovative and high-quality postgraduate research related to heritage conservat
Published: 22 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: Japan Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
Pear Fellows is an apprenticeship program designed to supercharge your readiness for a career in venture capital. Pear VC is committed to ensuring that the program maximizes the career trajectories of our Fellows and helps them on the next step of their journey. Each year, Pear offers a select gr
Published: 21 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: 09 Aug 2026
