The Restitution and Reparation: Africa and the Post-Colonial Condition Fellowship is currently accepting applications. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, interested applicants are encouraged to click here.
About Restitution and Reparation: Africa and the Post-Colonial Condition
Opportunity Details
The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, in collaboration with the Open Society Foundations, announces its annual fellowship program themed, “Restitution and Reparation: Africa and the Post-Colonial Condition.” The program will convene scholars or practitioners interested in restitution and repatriation issues related to African art and artifacts. By fostering dialogue and research, the fellowship aims to shed light on this critical issue and contribute to meaningful progress in returning looted artifacts to their rightful homes in Africa.
Benefits of Restitution and Reparation: Africa and the Post-Colonial Condition
- Fellows spend one semester in residence at The Africa Institute (GSU) campus located in sharjah,UAE,engaging with a global community of researchers and contibuting to a collective publication.
Participants will also:
- Conduct focsed research on restitution, repatriation and African cultural heritage.
- Engage with leading scholars, practitioners and institutions in the field.
- Contribute to critical debates and public scholarship on the return of looted artifacts.
- Receive mentorship and supposrt for publishing or presenting their work.
- Join a network of fellows and experts commited to advanving restitution, reparation and cultural heritage advocacy.
Restitution and Reparation: Africa and the Post-Colonial Condition Requirements
- Candidates must have a minimum of a master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant specialization and/or area of research.
- Candidates must demonstrate how their research aligns with and contributes to the broader objectives of the Open Society-funded project, including the lecture series, residential fellowships, conference, and final publication.
- Fellows are expected to present their work as part of The Africa Institute’s lecture series and participate in the final conference and publication of its proceedings.
Application Date and Process
All files must be submitted in PDF format, combined into one file, to streamline the review process. The required documents should be submitted in the below order :
- Candidates must submit a detailed research proposal/letter of interest (1,500–2,000 words) outlining the abstract for the publishable paper, project goals, research questions, methodology, and intended outcomes. The proposal must articulate how their work contributes to the larger conversation on restitution, repatriation, and reparations, as framed by the synopsis
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two sample writings (e.g., articles and book chapters)
- Two reference letters from a specialist in an area relevant to the fellowship themes and objectives
Please name the file using the residency title abbreviation and the applicant’s name in this format: Open Society_LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME. Use the same name in the email subject heading, ensure you specify the semester you are applying for, and send the PDF as an email attachment to [email protected].
Application Deadline
01 October, 2025
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