Senior and Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 | Call for Applications

Applications are open for The Africa Institute’s Senior and Postdoctoral Fellowships. Global Studies University in Sharjah hosts these African studies fellowships. Four named tracks honor Toni Morrison, Ali Mazrui, Okwui Enwezor, and Fatema Mernissi. Fellows relocate to Sharjah for a fully salaried residency.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, Sharjah
• Funding: Paid salary; exact figure disclosed only to selected fellows
• Duration: 1 year for Senior Fellows, 2 years for Postdoctoral Fellows
• Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
• Residency Period: September 2027 to June, per track duration
• Application Deadline: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM GST

Focus Areas

• African and African diaspora literature and cultural studies
• Global African studies across social sciences and humanities
• Visual culture, performance, and critical humanities
• Gender, feminism, and cultural studies research

About the Fellowship

The Africa Institute trains critical thinkers in African diaspora studies. Its named fellowships honor towering scholars and literary figures. Fellows join a research-focused think-tank alongside master’s and PhD programmes. Sharjah’s Gulf location connects African and Arab scholarly exchange.

What Fellows Receive

Fellows receive salary disbursement handled directly through institute HR. Office space, library access, and technical support come standard. Administrative help covers residency, housing, and daily logistics. Fellows also join ongoing scholarly and intellectual institute activities.

Who Can Apply

Senior Fellowship applicants need associate or full professor status, or equivalent. Postdoctoral applicants need a PhD earned within the last five years. Independent authors and public intellectuals may also apply for senior tracks. Each track targets a distinct disciplinary focus within African studies.

Required Materials

Applicants submit a 300-word abstract and a longer project statement. Two writing samples, a CV, and a letter of interest are required. Three referees will be contacted directly by the Institute.

How to Apply

Submit your complete application online before September 30, 2026.

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Conclusion

These fellowships offer genuine salaried residencies at a distinctive Gulf-based African studies hub. Their named tracks give scholars a clear disciplinary home for ambitious projects. Applicants should prepare strong writing samples well before the September deadline.

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