Africa-China Postdoctoral Fellowship to Study in the United States 2027

Applications are now open for the Africa-China Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. The programme seeks to expand African scholarship, expertise, and perspectives on the study of Africa-China relations by supporting research and to elevate teaching.

The Fellowship is opened to non-tenured and tenured holders of PhDs. Particular interest is placed on early- and mid-career scholars with a broad range of international experience, and a strong Africa-China research record. Qualified scholars are encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY:

• Fellowship Sponsors: Africa-China Institute, Georgetown University, Howard University
• Fellowship Type: Postdoctoral fellowships
• Fellowship Duration: 18 months
• Number of Awards: Not specified
• Basic Qualifications: PhD
• Nationality: Africans

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Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Africa-China Postdoctoral Fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a doctoral graduate (Ph.D.) from an accredited university.
• Must have a record of relevant research in the disciplines of history, political science, international relations/affairs, global studies, sociology, economics, anthropology or related disciplines
• Applicants will be assessed on the originality and quality of their scholarship, and their interest and research record on Africa-China issues.
• Have prior tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods.
• Special interest is placed on applicants with an interest in human mobility and its impacts; climate change, natural resource extraction/exploitation, and environmental issues; trade and debt; changing global power dynamics and influences; OR transregional (and inter-regional) engagements as they relate to Africa-China.

Fellowship Benefits

• Remuneration is at the rate of $72,000 a year, plus benefits.
• One round-trip domestic or international flight for the entirety of the fellowship period.
• Opportunities for domestic travel (within the US) to at least one academic conference or workshop or other opportunities, if funds are available.

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Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Interested applicants should prepare the documents below and apply through the application link before the deadline.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two reference letters (must be received by October 31, 2026)
• 500-word research/publication proposal for the fellowship
• Writing sample (dissertation chapter, book chapter, or article)

Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

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