Visiting Fellowships 2027 @Center for African Studies, University of California, Berkeley

Overview

The Center for African Studies Visiting Fellowships 2027 at the University of California, Berkeley represents one of the most prestigious fully funded academic opportunities available to African researchers today.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and impactful research
• Complete significant academic outputs such as journal articles or books
• Build global academic networks and collaborations
• Engage with faculty and students at UC Berkeley
• Mentor scholars under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Requirements

• Must hold a PhD degree awarded on or before January 2022
• Must be affiliated with a university, research institute, think tank, or NGO in Africa
• Must currently live in an African country
• Demonstrated ability to contribute meaningfully to their academic field

Benefits

• Travel support - Round-trip economy airfare from your home country to the United States
• Accommodation at UC Berkeley’s International House
• Financial support - Monthly subsistence allowance
• Research infrastructure - Dedicated office space with computer and access to UC Berkeley libraries
• Academic engagement through participation in seminars and collaboration opportunities

Location

Global

How to Apply

Applicants must prepare and submit a Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 2 pages) and a Research Proposal (maximum of 2 pages excluding references). These documents must be well-structured and academically strong. Apply here.

Deadline

17th April 2026