Are you an African scholar looking to collaborate with an Oxford-based scholar? Do you have what it takes to take-on world-class research? Then apply for the AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme for Africans 2024.
The AfOx Fellowship is designed to provide exceptional African researchers an opportunity to build international networks and focus on a project of their choice at the University of Oxford, away from teaching and administrative duties at their home institutions.
SUMMARY:
- Fellowship Sponsor(s): Africa Oxford Initiative and University of Oxford
- Host Institution: University of Oxford
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Nationality: Africans
See Also: British Academy International Fellowships 2024 [Fully Funded]
AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme 2024 | DETAILS
The AfOx Fellowship provides fellows with an opportunity to work on a project of their choice in collaboration with Oxford-based scholars, while benefit from the resources available at Oxford University for research, writing, and strengthening research leadership skills.
The Fellowship is open to researchers across all academic fields. Fellows will be affiliated with the University of Oxford for 12 months, including 10 months of virtual engagement and a 2 month in-person visit to Oxford.
Fellowship Benefits
- Accommodation
- A return economy flight
- A maintenance allowance for living expenses (up to £250 per week during the residence period).
- A University card.
- Support throughout the fellowship, including facilitating access to online training and resources
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme 2024, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must an exceptional African researcher wishing to build international networks and research.
- Must have an Oxford based researcher named as their collaborator on their application.
- Must have a position in an African university/research institution domiciled in an African country and are a legal resident in the host country of your institution.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme 2024 are to complete an online application on or before the application deadline. Applicants will be expected to:
- Submit a proposal of no more than 1000 words
- Submit an updated CV
- The Oxford host will be required to send a statement of support indicating their willingness to be the academic collaborator during the fellowship.
All applications are submitted through the application portal. Please note that applications sent without the consent and support letter from the proposed Oxford host will be immediately disqualified.
Application Deadline: 31st May, 2024