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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. 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. 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 Read Also: The UK announces the Royal Society Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 (Salary support for two years) Beijing Foreign Studies University Announces Masters and Doctoral Scholarships 2025 Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students through GRIPS Japan 2025 (Masters and PhD) Strategic Advising Summer Fellowship 2025 with a $2,259 weekly stipend (Bellwether Summer Fellowship) Sweden Invites International Students to Apply for the 2025 Dalarna University Masters Degree Scholarships (Applications open on Feb 1st) 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.

Call for Applications: Megatrends Afrika Fellowships for Africans 2025 at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability

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