Opportunities Database
Mawazo publishes a list of funding, training, conferences, and other opportunities to enhance our Scholars’ research and professional development on a rolling basis. This resource is made freely available to African scholars who may find the information useful.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and do feel free to Contact Us if you have suggestions for additional information that we should include.
October 2024
Call for Applications Global Health Equity Scholars Program (GHES) Fellowship
The GHES fellowship is accepting applications from pre-doctoral, post-doctoral and post-professional (health professionals) trainees from the U.S and LMIC’s for a mentored research training program. Pre-doctoral trainees must be enrolled in a program leading to a PhD or in an equivalent research doctoral degree program. Postdoctoral trainees must have received, as of the beginning date of the training period, a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., or comparable doctoral degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution. GHES offers hand-on opportunities to conduct research projects relevant to the health priorities of stakeholders and partners at established medical and research institutions and project sites in collaborating LMICs while being mentored by dedicated experts. (Deadline: 1 October)
Call for Applications AREF Research Development Fellowship Programme
The AREF( Africa Research Excellence Fund) Research Development Fellowship Programme is accepting applications from African scientists to provide opportunities to lead research that is responsive to African settings and contributes to reducing the burden of disease. Eligible candidates are early career researchers based in Africa and research active post-doctoral scientists and clinicians with higher qualifications who are nationals of and employed in Africa. Benefits include a three to nine-month placement at a leading research institution in the UK, Europe or Africa with additional support at your home institution before and after the placement, up to EUR 7000/- (Deadline: 4 October)
The Smithsonian Resilience and Sustainability Science Postdoctoral Fellowship is accepting applications from five post-doctoral fellows as they conduct independent research supporting the Smithsonian’s goals to understand and expand resilience. These fellows will be able to leverage the Smithsonian resources, including its scientists, collections, exhibits and datasets to advance scientific understanding of resilience and sustainability in either marine or terrestrial systems. Eligible candidates must have or will have received the PhD by the time the fellowship begins. Applicants must propose to conduct research in residence. Benefits include a stipend of $62,000 per year for postdoctoral fellows and a research allowance of $10,000 for the fellowship period. (Deadline: 15 October)
Call for Applications Kohli Fellowship for Sociology 2025
The Kohli Fellowship for Sociology is accepting applications from researchers who have finished their dissertations with excellent success offering a two-year research stay at a prestigious research institution to engage in a new research project, to advance publications and to develop research collaborations. Eligible candidates include researchers who are within 5 years of the completion of their PhD from anywhere in the world regardless of nationality, candidates must have received their PhD within the past 5 years or have official approval to defend their thesis by the start of the programme. Benefits include 2500 EUR, allowance and insurance. (Deadline: 18 October)
November 2024
Call for Applications AIAS-AUFF Junior & Senior Fellowships 2024
The AIAS-AUFF Junior & Senior Fellowships 2024 are accepting applications from curiosity-driven and talented researchers from all over the world and within all research disciplines eager to develop their work in an interdisciplinary, international and collaborative environment. Eligible candidates must not have resided in Denmark for more than 12 months, must have a career experience of 2-10 years after completing their PhD (23 months junior fellowships, with a career experience of 11+ years after completion of their PhD (11 months senior fellowships). Benefits include a salary based on seniority, relocation travel costs covered and relocation assistance, office space at AIAS and participation in academic training activities conferences and workshops at AIAS.
(Deadline: 5 November)Call for Applications Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2025
The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2025 is accepting applications from 30 women pursuing Ph.D/doctoral degrees in aerospace applied sciences or aerospace-applied engineering. Eligible applicants are women of any nationality pursuing a PhD/doctoral degree with a superior academic record conducting research applied to aerospace engineering or space science. Benefits include funding up to US$10,000. (Deadline: 15 November)