Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 for African-based Researchers & Academic

The AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme is designed to allow exceptional African researchers to build international networks and focus on a project of their choice in collaboration with Oxford-based scholars.

Fellows will be affiliated with the University of Oxford for 12 months,  including ten months of virtual engagement and a two month in-person visit to Oxford between May and June (Trinity term). During the Fellowship, AfOx Fellows are associated with a Department and a College within the University. To apply for a fellowship,  all applicants must have an Oxford-based researcher named as their collaborator on their application. 

Fellowship Details

• Fellows will be affiliated with the University of Oxford for 12 months starting in October 2025 and running until September 2026. This includes 10 months of virtual engagement during which fellows will have remote access to resources available at Oxford University for research, writing, and strengthening research leadership skills.
• A 2 month in-person visit to Oxford will be held during Trinity term (May-June 2026). 

• Table of Content
• About Africa Oxford Initiative
• AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program
• Aim and Benefits of AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program
• Requirements for AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Africa Oxford Initiative

Formed after extensive consultations among Oxford academics and African colleagues, the Africa Oxford Initiative fosters the establishment of equitable and sustainable collaborations between African Academics and the University of Oxford. At a time when the African continent is poised for decades of strong economic and demographic growth we see huge potential both for African universities and for The University of Oxford in increased partnership. The African Union’s vision 2063 envisages that all African countries will move to middle income status powered by knowledge-based economies.... continue reading

AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program

Aim and Benefits of AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program

• During the 10 months of virtual engagement fellows will have remote access to resources available at Oxford University including library access and support to strengthening research leadership skills.
• During the in-person fellowship selected Fellows will be provided with accommodation. A temporary University card for access to the University and college buildings and temporary membership to the host college’s Senior Common Room will be granted for the period of residency.
• The fellowship will also include return economy flight ticket, airport transfer, visa fee and a maintenance allowance for incidental expenses during the residence (up to £250 per week according to University guidelines).

Requirements for AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program Qualification

• You are eligible to apply if you are a national of any African country or have indefinite leave to remain in any African country.
• You must also have a position in an African university/research institution domiciled in an African country and are a legal resident in the host country of your institution.

Interview date, Process and Venue for AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program

Fellowship Duration

• Fellows will be affiliated with the University of Oxford for 12 months,  including 10 months of virtual engagement and a 2 month in-person visit to Oxford during Trinity term.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit AfOx Fellowship webpage