African Studies Visiting Fellowships

The fellowship invites Africa‑based researchers to pursue independent projects, complete a major article or book, and build academic ties with UC Berkeley faculty. Fellows also mentor Mastercard Foundation Scholars during their stay, enriching the intellectual community. Preferred research themes include:

• Youth, labor, and livelihoods
• Mobility and displacement
• Technology and innovation
• Democracy and governance
• Futures studies

Benefits

• Round‑trip economy airfare to Berkeley
• Accommodation at UC Berkeley’s International House
• Subsistence allowance for living costs
• Office space and computer access at the Center
• Full access to UC Berkeley libraries, collections, and online resources
• Participation in seminars and academic events

• Must reside in an African country
• Must hold a PhD (earned on/before January 2022)
• Must be affiliated with an African university, think tank, or NGO
• Two‑page CV
• Two‑page research proposal (excluding references)
• Preference for projects on youth, mobility, technology, democracy, and futures
• Fellowship begins no later than January 19, 2027
• Non‑renewable, one‑semester residency
• Graduate student
• Working (full-time or part-time)
• Entrepreneur