The Global Africa Translation Fellowship 2025, offered by The Africa Institute, provides a unique opportunity for scholars and translators across the Global South to translate significant works from the African continent and its diaspora into English or Arabic. Other language translations may also be considered. This non-residential fellowship offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, supporting first-time translations, re-translations of classic texts, poetry, prose, and critical theory collections.
WORTH
Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the quality and scope of the project
• Program Duration: Flexible timeframe, aligned with project feasibility
• Disbursement:
• The first half of the grant is provided at the start of the project
• The second half is transferred upon completion
ELIGIBILTY
• Open to scholars and translators from the Global South
• No residency requirement – work can be completed remotely
• Applicants must have a background in translation, literature, or African and African Diaspora studies
• The project can be either a work-in-progress or a new translation project that fits within the timeframe of the grant
• Translators must demonstrate the capacity to complete the project
DEADLINE: Thursday, May 15, 2025
To apply and for more information, click here
