The Megatrends Afrika project has announced 2025 Fellowships for three African postdoctoral researchers to conduct interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research in Germany, focusing on the intersection of global megatrends and African political and economic development.
When is the Application Deadline?
January 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CET.
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Tell Me About the Fellowship:
The Megatrends Afrika Fellowships 2025 provide a platform for African postdoctoral researchers to conduct interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research in Germany. The fellowship focuses on the intersection of global megatrends and African political and economic development.
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Megatrends Afrika is a cooperation between the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) and the Kiel Insti-tute for the World Economy (IfW). The project conducts policy-relevant interdisciplinary research on Africa and provides policy advice to decision-makers. Its three core research themes are I) actors of violence and the changing nature of conflict, II) the effects of megatrends on democra-tization and autocratization, and III) global power shifts and multipolarity.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Political science, economics, social sciences, geography, international relations, and related fields.
Type:
Postdoctoral Fellowship
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Who Can Apply?
African researchers who:
- Hold a Ph.D. in eligible fields.
- Have a strong research and publication record relevant to the Megatrends Afrika project.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce impactful, policy-relevant work.
- (Optional) Have experience in scientific policy advice.
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on:
- The quality and relevance of the research proposal.
- Academic and publication records.
- The ability to contribute to policy-relevant work.
- Alignment with one of the 2025 research themes:
- Violent Actors and Transformation of Conflict
- Megatrends and Democratization vs. Autocratization
- Global Power Shifts and Multipolarity
Which Countries are Eligible?
African countries.
Where will the Fellowship be Taken?
At one of the following institutions in Germany:
- German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), Berlin.
- German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), Bonn.
- Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), Kiel.
How Many Fellowships?
Three fellowships will be awarded for 2025.
What is the Benefit of the Fellowship?
- A monthly grant of €2,800 for three months.
- Economy-class round-trip airfare between home country and Germany.
- Financial support for public transport, mobile phone credit, and other ancillary costs.
- Access to mentorship and resources at the host institution.
- Participation in project meetings and events.
- Visa support letter, if required.
How Long Will the Fellowship Last?
Three months in 2025.
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file and include:
- A 1-page letter of motivation.
- An academic CV with a list of publications.
- Two recent publication samples.
- Copies of relevant academic transcripts and diplomas.
- A concept note (max 2,000 words) detailing the proposed research project, its relevance, feasibility, and theoretical/methodological framework.
The deadline for fellowship applications is 15 January 2025, 11:59 p.m. CET.
Please send your application by email to Megatrends-Afrika@swp-berlin.org. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.
Refer to the call letter for details: Megatrends Afrika Call for Applications.
