Future Africa and The University of Pretoria Invites Applications for The 2025 Early Career Research Leadership Fellowships ($13,500 Support)- Apply Now!

Applications are open for the Future Africa and The University of Pretoria 2025 Early Career Research Leadership Fellowships. Apply Below:

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Future Africa  and The University of Pretoria Invites Applications for The 2025 Early Career Research Leadership Fellowships is November 30, 2024

Tell Me About The Future Africa and The University of Pretoria Career Research Leadership Fellowships:

The Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship (FAR-LeaF II) is a two-year research-oriented fellowship program supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and hosted at Future Africa. The program focuses on future-looking science leadership and developing the next generation of African scientists and academics. The program seeks to build a network of emerging African scientists with the skills to apply transformative research methods and approaches in addressing complex sustainability challenges in Africa, including inter- and transdisciplinarity, systems thinking, and future literacy. Furthermore, it will provide multiple research and learning opportunities covering different sectors of science and society, aiming to create sustainable solutions in a real-world context, establishing communities of practice, and addressing the broad scope of the politics of sustainability, resilience, and greater social cohesion.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply For The Future Africa and The University of Pretoria Career Research Leadership Fellowships?

Also, the following criteria will be used for the nomination and selection of fellows.

 Applicants must have:

• A PhD degree awarded within the last 10 years
• A Faculty or a continuing research position at a research-active institution in Africa
• Active involvement in research at an African institution of higher education or research
• A strong record of excellent scientific or scholarly achievement
• Interest in translating and communicating the results of their work for impact on society
• Interest in developing leadership ability in research and beyond.

Other criteria which will guide selection include:

• An interest in the role of transdisciplinary research in addressing issues related to the focus areas of the programme, namely, (sustainability and the politics of sustainability, resilience and social cohesion).
• An interest in collaborations across disciplines and sectors (e.g., industry, civil society, government) and with diverse stakeholders.
• A commitment to participate in all the activities of the fellowship.
• The intent to share what is learned in the programme with their broader networks.
• Age below 45 for men, or 50 for women.

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Application Requirements:

The application requirements include:

• Applications must be submitted using the online application form. The application form will be live from 11-30 November 2024: http://callforapplications.co.za/ 
• The application will include a research proposal as outlined in the template included in the online application form.
• All applicants must provide two support letters from academic referees. One letter should be from the applicant’s line manager or current supervisor and should include confirmation that the applicant will be released from responsibilities – where applicable – to allow them to fulfil the requirements of the fellowship.
• All applicants must have a supervisor in their home institution who is prepared to work with the applicant in developing the application jointly, between fellow and supervisor, with a research proposal, budget and publication plan.
• The supervisor will be a co-applicant with the fellow in the application and the proposal for the research project. The supervisor is requested to complete the relevant section on the Online Application Form.

How are Applicants Selected?

Furthermore, the selection criteria include:

• Alignment of research interests with the fellowship focus areas (sustainability, resilience, social cohesion).
• A record of academic excellence and a commitment to societal impact.
• Interest in inter- and transdisciplinary research methods.
• Willingness to collaborate across disciplines and sectors.
• Commitment to sharing learnings with broader networks.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

African countries 

Where will the Award be Taken?

Africa 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, the benefits include:

• USD 13,500 per year for two years, covering research expenses, travel, and fellowship visits to Future Africa.
• Mentorship from Future Africa and collaboration opportunities with diverse African universities.
• Access to training on transdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to sustainability.
• Opportunity to co-design research projects with relevant stakeholders.

How Long Will the Award Last?

2 years 

How to Apply:

• Complete the online application form available from November 11-30, 2024.
• Submit a research proposal based on the template provided in the application form.
• Provide two letters of support from academic referees, including one from a current supervisor confirming availability for fellowship responsibilities.
• Include a joint proposal developed with a home institution supervisor, outlining research goals, budget, and publication plan.