Application Deadline: Oct 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
LOCATION: USA
The Council on African Studies at the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University invites applications for its Visiting African Scholars Fellowship Program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Visiting African Scholars will be expected to be in full-time residence during the academic year beginning August 1, 2026. An earned doctorate in a relevant field and equivalent qualifications for research and teaching are expected for the successful candidates.
Applicants should apply through Interfolio and must include the following:
Cover letter, including current e-mail address and name of Yale faculty member you would want to work with and why.
Current curriculum vitae, including publications.
A 1000-word description of the proposed research project.
Names and contact information for two references who can provide a letter of recommendation if shortlisted.
A summary of the proposed course with the schedule of readings and assignments
The deadline for applications is December 15, 2025. Please address questions to rita.offiaeli@yale.edu with “Visiting African Scholars” in the subject line.
Interfolio Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/176504
BENEFIT:
The fellowship comes with a generous stipend and research support, including access to Yale’s excellent library and other resources.
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