Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) is currently accepting applications for its Iso Lomso Fellowship for African Scholars 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowship for African Scholars
Iso Lomso means ‘the eye of tomorrow’ in isiXhosa: seeing towards the future, laying the foundations for tomorrow. The programme is aimed at African scholars who have obtained a doctoral degree within the preceding seven years and who hold an academic position at a university or research institution anywhere in Africa. Candidates should have established a research programme and have completed a post-doctoral fellowship or equivalent post-PhD programme. All disciplines are considered.
Benefits of STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowship for African Scholars
While in residence fellows receive regular STIAS fellow support which includes:
- an economy return flight;
- comfortable accommodation within walking distance from the institute;
- individual offices equipped with a PC, telephone and printer;
- a monthly stipend for daily living costs;
- access to the Stellenbosch University library (including electronic resources) and a high-speed internet connection;
- participation in the regular STIAS fellows programme, including daily lunch, weekly fellows’ seminars, STIAS public lectures and social events;
- a child care subsidy for fellows accompanied by young children while in residence.
STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowship for African Scholars Requirements
To be eligible for the 2026 call, applicants must:
- be a national of any African country;
- be born after the 1st of January 1984;
- have an affiliation at a research or higher education institution in an African country, and continue to do so for the foreseeable future;
- have obtained a doctoral degree from any recognised higher education institution (worldwide) after the 1st of January 2018;
- have completed a post-doctoral fellowship or equivalent post-PhD research programme;
- be in a position to commence a first period of residency at STIAS during 2027.
Application Date and Process
- Shortlisted candidates may be contacted during May 2025 for any additional information that may be required about their proposed projects. A final selection will be made by the end of May 2026 and successful candidates will be contacted during June 2025. These dates may change and will be updated on this page.
Application Deadline
15 February, 2026
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