The “Recalibrating Afrikanistik” (RecAf) project invites young researchers and lecturers working in the field of African Studies to apply for fellowships at the participating universities (University of Bayreuth (Germany), University of Naples 'L'Orientale' (Italy), University of Leipzig (Germany), Moi University (Kenya), Stellenbosch University (South Africa), Federal University of Wukari (Nigeria)), as well as ‘Remote Fellowships’.

RecAf offers fellowships lasting from three to six months. The fellowship should take place between mid-2025 and mid-2026. Eligible for the fellowships are doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers at all levels, as well as advanced MA students, who will be given the unique opportunity to work on or develop their own research project. Fellows are fully funded with a modest scholarship (travel, accommodation, daily allowance, health insurance, visa).

Application Deadline: 31 December 2024