STIAS Individual Fellowship Program

The STIAS Individual Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for 2027. This prestigious fellowship provides a unique opportunity for scholars and researchers to engage in innovative, multidisciplinary research in a creative and independent environment.

📝 About STIAS Individual Fellowship

The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) offers a "creative space for the mind" to advance science and scholarship across all disciplines. Key features of the fellowship include:

• Global Reach, African Roots: STIAS values original thinking and innovation, with no restrictions on country of origin, discipline, or academic affiliation.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Preference is given to projects that encourage cross-pollination of ideas and contribute unique perspectives to multidisciplinary discourse.
• Individual and Team Fellowships: Both individual fellows and project teams are invited, with each team member evaluated individually.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: September 3, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
• Category: Fellowship
• Eligible Locations: Africa
• Sponsor Organization: Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS)

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

• Encourages the cross-pollination of ideas through multidisciplinary discourse.
• Provides a platform for fellows to contribute unique perspectives while benefiting from collaborative interactions.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• No restrictions on country of origin, discipline, or academic affiliation.
• Fellows must reside at STIAS for the duration of the fellowship, with no academic obligations other than pursuing their proposed research project.
• Includes opportunities for:
  • Artists-in-residence and short-term fellows from public commentary and opinion-making spheres.
  • Young scholars who have completed at least one postdoctoral fellowship (preferably more than one).
• Postdoctoral applications are not considered unless within the framework of an agreement with the Volkswagen Foundation.

📄 Application Process

Applicants should submit the following documents:

1. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. A list of publications (can be included in the CV).
3. One or two recent articles typical of the applicant’s research work or related to the proposed project.
4. A project title and description (2-4 pages) outlining the planned work and expected outcomes.
5. A brief summary (maximum 200 words) of the proposed project, accessible to readers outside the applicant’s specific discipline.
6. A clear indication of the length of fellowship being applied for, along with preferred and alternative dates of residence at STIAS.
7. A brief explanation of how the applicant became aware of the STIAS program and their motivation for choosing STIAS.

Submission Details

• Preferred Submission Method: Email
• Email Address: gudrun@sun.ac.za
• Documentation should be submitted in PDF format.

📌 Application Deadline

The deadline to apply is October 31, 2025.

🌐 Additional Information

For more details about the fellowship, visit the official STIAS Individual Fellowship page.

To apply, visit the application portal.

Take this opportunity to join a vibrant community of scholars and contribute to groundbreaking research in a multidisciplinary environment!

• It encourages the cross-pollination of ideas and hence gives preference to projects that will tap into, and benefit from, a multi-disciplinary discourse while also contributing unique perspectives to such a discourse.