Find postdoctoral research fellowship programme for African students to study and research home or abroad 2026-2027.
This year-long fellowship is designed to advance the leadership skills of talented African women who are passionate about gender equity in global health systems. The fellowship includes a comprehensive curriculum in global health policy, leadership, knowledge translation and mentorship skills delive
Published: 2026-05-08 Type: Fellowship Study in: Canada, Kenya, South Africa Deadline: May 22, 2026
The Social Innovators Programme (SIP) is a 9-month fellowship that recognises the transformative potential of social innovation in Africa. The programme is designed to address systemic challenges and promote sustainable development by providing early-stage social entrepreneurs with the essential ski
Published: 2026-05-07 Type: Fellowship Deadline: June 12, 2026
In spring 2027, Eisenhower Fellowships will assemble a diverse group of visionaries from across the globe and invite them to the United States for a unique nearly six-week program with both in-person and virtual components. Fellows will develop a project, foster professional relationships and launch
Published: 2026-04-23 Type: Fellowship Deadline: May 15, 2026
This scholarship enables cultural practitioners from countries on the DAC list to stay with host institutions. The purpose is to enable scholarship holders to deepen their professional knowledge transnationally, to introduce new perspectives and to build long-term cooperation through excha
Published: 2026-04-15 Type: Fellowship Study in: Germany Deadline: June 30, 2026
The Fellowship programme for people of African descent is an intensive human rights training for people of African descent, from the diaspora, who are engaged in promoting the rights of people of African descent. It takes place once a year at the Office of the High Commissioner for Huma
Published: 2026-04-14 Type: Fellowship Deadline: May 15, 2026
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The Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) Visiting Fellowship scheme supports a residency in Oxford from January to March. The scheme is open to African scholars currently pursuing a career in economics. Applications are welcomed from citizens of all African countries. Applicants mus
Published: 2026-04-08 Type: Fellowship Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: May 15, 2026
The AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship equips a new generation of African leaders with the knowledge, frameworks, and networks needed to design ethical and accountable AI governance systems. Through a rigorous 12-week learning experience combining technical literacy, governance expertise, and
Published: 2026-03-30 Type: Fellowship Deadline: April 10, 2026
The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is the only global program that arranges, funds, and supports fellowships for threatened and displaced scholars at partnering higher education institutions worldwide. These year-long fellowships of USD $30,000 support tem
Published: 2026-03-25 Type: Fellowship Deadline: April 26, 2026
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of India and UNESCO-TWAS have established a number of fellowships for foreign scholars from developing countries, who wish to pursue research toward a PhD in emerging areas of science and technology, for which facilities are available in CSIR
Published: 2026-03-23 Type: Fellowship Deadline: May 6, 2026
The WTO is inviting applications for the 2026 Young Trade Leaders Programme, an initiative aimed at fostering a better understanding of the WTO's work and international trade among young people and creating a network of Young Trade Leaders around the world. Candidates selected to be WTO Young
Published: 2026-03-17 Type: Fellowship Deadline: May 1, 2026
The Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation offer a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of spe
Published: 2026-03-13 Type: Fellowship Study in: Germany Deadline: May 15, 2026
The Application for the 2026 International Law Fellowship Programme is now Open. The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme is organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs. The Fellowship Programme accommodates up to 20 partic
Published: 2026-03-04 Type: Fellowship Study in: Netherlands Deadline: March 30, 2026
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) SMART Fellowship Programme promotes the Scientific Mobility for Advanced Research Training of researchers between ICGEB Member States as a way of enhancing skill development, acquisition of specific hands-on trainin
Published: 2026-02-25 Type: Fellowship Study in: India, Italy, South Africa Deadline: March 31, 2026
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The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) invites young researchers from Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Liberia, Nigeria and Senegal to apply for its 2026 Research Fellowship, running from May to October 2026. This six?month programme strengthens the research, analytical and documentation sk
Published: 2026-02-23 Type: Fellowship Deadline: March 13, 2026
AFRIKA KOMMT! is a programme for young, extraordinary African professionals who wish to expand the horizons of their skills, knowledge and experience and are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone to do so! We strive to facilitate young leaders to drive economic and social development of
Published: 2026-02-19 Type: Fellowship Study in: Germany Deadline: March 22, 2026
The Leadership Accelerator Programme is a capacity-building initiative designed to address the gender disparity in women’s leadership on the African continent. Specifically tailored for high-potential young African women in corporate settings, this program aims to equip participants with the n
Published: 2026-02-10 Type: Fellowship Deadline: February 28, 2026
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The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Our fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 fellowships for master’s degrees and up to 12
Published: 2026-02-03 Type: Fellowship Deadline: May 15, 2026
Teach For Nigeria Fellowship 2026 Application is NOW OPEN! Teach for Nigeria are looking for ambitious, resilient, and committed individuals who are passionate about joining a movement of leaders that’s working towards transforming the Nigerian education system. If you’re ready to joi
Published: 2026-02-02 Type: Fellowship Deadline: Not Specified
The Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI) invites applications from early-career researchers (aged 15–35 years or within 10 years of a terminal degree). This 6-month fellowship focuses on co-creating short, open-access learning videos.
Published: 2026-01-29 Type: Fellowship Deadline: February 16, 2026
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The Fellowship supports aspirational public health leaders in Africa to acquire advanced skills to strategize, manage and lead public health programmes that will transform public health on the continent. Fellows admitted will lead and contribute to the implementation of the Africa’s Health Sec
Published: 2025-12-30 Type: Fellowship Deadline: January 30, 2026
