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Yale University is currently accepting applications for its Council on African Studies Visiting African Scholars Fellowship Program 2026
Opportunity Details
The Council on African Studies at the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University invites applications for its Visiting African Scholars Fellowship Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. This opportunity is open to academics holding full-time positions in African universities and is designed to promote first-rate Africa-focused research and teaching at Yale and on the continent. The successful candidates will teach one course on an African topic in any humanities or social science field in either the fall or spring semester while developing a research project. The recipients will also deliver a public lecture to the Yale community and participate in the intellectual and social life of the Council and the MacMillan Center. The fellowship comes with a generous stipend and research support, including access to Yale’s excellent library and other resources.
Generous stipend.
Research support, including access to Yale’s library and other resources.
Open to academics with full-time positions in African universities.
Must hold an earned doctorate (or equivalent qualifications).
Fellows are expected to be in full-time residence at Yale starting August 1, 2026.
Applicants must submit via Interfolio:
Cover letter (including email and preferred Yale faculty collaborator).
Current CV (with publications).
1000-word description of proposed research project.
Names/contact info for two references (letters required if shortlisted).
Summary of proposed course with readings and assignments.
Apply for Yale University Council on African Studies Visiting African Scholars Fellowship Program
