The STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowship for African Scholars 2024 is now accepting applications. The fellowship, which derives its name from the isiXhosa phrase meaning “the eye of tomorrow,” aims to support African scholars who have obtained a doctoral degree in the past seven years and hold an academic position at a university or research institution in Africa. Applicants should have a well-established research program and have completed a post-doctoral fellowship or an equivalent program after their PhD. All academic disciplines will be considered.
The primary form of support provided by the fellowship is STIAS residencies. The duration of these residencies will be determined in collaboration between the fellow, their home institution, and STIAS, and can range from six weeks to five months per residency. The first residency, typically of a longer duration, will take place in 2025, followed by two additional residencies in 2026 and 2027.
Benefit
During their stay at STIAS, fellows will receive comprehensive support that includes the following:
- An economy return flight to and from the institute.
- Comfortable accommodation conveniently located within walking distance of the institute.
- Individual offices are equipped with a personal computer, telephone, and printer.
- A regular allowance is provided to cover the costs of everyday living.
- Access to the extensive resources of the Stellenbosch University library, including electronic resources, as well as a high-speed internet connection.
- Inclusion in the regular STIAS fellows program, which encompasses daily lunch, weekly fellows’ seminars, STIAS public lectures, and various social events.
- A childcare subsidy for fellows who are accompanied by young children while residing at STIAS.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the 2024 call, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold citizenship in any nation within the African continent.
- Have been born on or after January 1st, 1981.
- Be affiliated with a research or higher education institution in an African country and have plans to continue this affiliation in the foreseeable future.
- Hold a doctoral degree from a recognized higher education institution worldwide, earned after January 1st, 2016.
- Have completed a post-doctoral fellowship or a similar research program after obtaining their PhD.
- Be available to start a residency at STIAS in 2025.
- Applicants from non-Anglophone African countries can conduct their research in their preferred language, but the application documents must be completed in English.
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Selection Criteria
below are the criteria to follow:
- Level: The applicant’s academic achievements and the uniqueness and scholarly strength of the proposed research project.
- Innovation: The project’s potential to offer new insights and generate fresh knowledge.
- Interdisciplinarity: The extent to which the project methodology allows for incorporating multiple disciplines and promoting interdisciplinary discussions.
- Relevance: The significance of the project for advancing scholarship and knowledge production in Africa.
- Feasibility: The credibility and practicality of the research design and plan.
During the final selection process, additional consideration will be given to:
- Gender representation
- Diversity of nationalities
- Diversity of disciplines
- Participation in previous or ongoing research projects
- Previous international experiences.
How to Apply For STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowship 2024
Kindly download and complete the online application form . Please ensure that your application includes the documents listed on the “Apply Now” button. Also, make sure that they are all submitted in PDF format.
Visit STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowship Official website for further details.
Application Deadline
However, the deadline is February 15, 2024.
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