As one of the world’s leading academic institutions, Harvard University is committed to supporting top-quality Postdoctoral Fellows who will contribute to the University’s mission of excellence in teaching and research, and who are interested in advancing new ideas and promoting enduring knowledge. Harvard offers access to intellectual and cultural resources that are as unique as they are unrivaled.
The Center for African Studies Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program is aimed at providing opportunities for postdoctoral candidates to conduct independent research, publish, and increase knowledge in their fields of study that will be beneficial to the African continent and to prepare them to be successful in their chosen career paths. An applicant should have received their PhD (preference will be given to those who completed PhD in past five years) and hold an academic appointment at a university or research institution in Africa. This includes those with a commitment of appointment at the time of application. The fellowship will support the development of a research project at selected Harvard University schools, departments, or laboratories in the field of their choice.
WORTH
- The program offers 18-month postdoctoral fellowships with 12 months spent at scholars’ home institution and six months spent in stipend-supported residency at Harvard University.
ELIGIBILITY
The program is established for African based researchers who intend to continue/return to work in African academia. PhD holders who currently hold a paid academic appointment, which will be active through the duration of the fellowship period, with any of the following institutions are eligible to apply.
ELIGIBLE UNIVERSITIES (2021-2022)
- Egypt | Cairo University
- Ethiopia | University of Addis Ababa
- Ghana | University of Ghana
- Kenya | University of Nairobi
- Nigeria | Ahmadu Bello University
- Nigeria | University of Ibadan
- Rwanda | University of Rwanda
- Senegal | Cheikh Anta Diop University
- Sierra Leone | University of Sierra Leone
- South Africa | University of the Witwatersrand
- South Africa | University of Johannesburg
- Tanzania | University of Dar es Salaam
- Uganda | Makerere University
- Applicants must have received a PhD or equivalent doctoral-level research degree (preference will be given to those who completed PhD in past five years) in any discipline with strategic interest to the African continent and must hold a paid academic appointment at one of the eligible institutions.
- Applicants who have not yet formally received their degree must present evidence of having completed the academic requirements before commencing the Fellowship.
- Applicants must identify a Harvard faculty mentor to support research and scholarly work; additionally, they should identify a second mentor at their home institution.
- Both mentors are required to submit letters of recommendation during the application process.
- Applicants should have English language proficiency.
DEADLINE: May 17 2021
To apply and for more information visit here
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