Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) Iso Lomso 2025 Fellowship for African Researchers

Applications are open for the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) Iso Lomso 2025 Fellowship for African Researchers. Apply Below:

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) Iso Lomso 2025 Fellowship for African Researchers is  February 15, 2025.

Tell Me About The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) Iso Lomso 2025 Fellowship for African Researchers:

The Iso Lomso Fellowship, hosted by the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) in South Africa, aims to support early-career African researchers who are transitioning into established scholars. “Iso Lomso” means “the eye of tomorrow” in isiXhosa, representing forward-thinking research and intellectual foundations for Africa’s future. This fellowship offers a three-year attachment to STIAS, enabling fellows to develop a research project through residencies and global networking opportunities. Open to scholars across all academic disciplines, the fellowship focuses on interdisciplinary, innovative, and Africa-relevant projects.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields 

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply For The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) Iso Lomso 2025 Fellowship for African Researchers?

Also, the eligibility criteria include:

• Must be a national of any African country.
• Born after January 1, 1983.
• Affiliated with a research or higher education institution in Africa.
• Hold a doctoral degree obtained after January 1, 2017.
• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship or equivalent post-PhD research program.
• Able to begin the first residency at STIAS in 2026.

How are Applicants Selected?

• Academic excellence, originality, and scholarly impact of the project.
• Innovation and knowledge contribution.
• Interdisciplinary potential.
• Relevance for African scholarship.
• Feasibility of research design and plan.
• Gender, nationality, and discipline diversity may be considered.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

African Countries

Where will the Award be Taken?

South Africa

How Many Awards?

Not specified

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What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, the benefits include:

• Up to 10 months’ residence at STIAS over three years.
• International residency opportunities.
• Funding for international conferences or workshops.
• Workshop support at STIAS or the fellow’s home institution.
• Lecturer replacement funding for the home institution during residencies.

How Long Will the Award Last?

Three years with multiple residency periods.

How to Apply:

• Complete the application form (available in DOCX).
• Submit documents via email (motivational letter, pre-proposal, writing samples, doctoral certificate, CV, institutional support letter, and two recommendation letters).
• Send application to isolomso@sun.ac.za by February 15, 2025.