AfOx Visiting Fellows Program for African Scholars 2024

The AfOx Visiting Fellows Program is designed to enhance academic mobility and network building. Applicants should provide details of an Oxford university host i.e. someone with an academic/research post in Oxford in the applicant’s field of interest who will work with them to maximise the usefulness of the time spent in Oxford. This may be an existing academic collaborator or a new potential collaborator with whom the applicant has established contact before applying for the Fellowship.

About Africa Oxford Initiative

Formed after extensive consultations among Oxford academics and African colleagues, the Africa Oxford Initiative fosters the establishment of equitable and sustainable collaborations between African Academics and the University of Oxford. At a time when the African continent is poised for decades of strong economic and demographic growth we see huge potential both for African universities and for The University of Oxford in increased partnership. The African Union’s vision 2063 envisages that all African countries will move to middle income status powered by knowledge-based economies.... read more

AfOx Visiting Fellows Program

Aim and Benefits of AfOx Visiting Fellows Program

The Fellows appointed will be provided with an en-suite, single occupancy study bedroom with all meals provided in the host College. A temporary University card for and temporary membership to the college Senior Common Room will be granted for the period of residency. The fellowship will also include airfare, visa fee and a maintenance allowance for incidental expenses.

Requirements for AfOx Visiting Fellows Program Qualification

• Applicants are expected to hold a PhD or research equivalent.
• Legal resident of an African country holding an appointment in an African academic or research institution.
• With an existing collaboration with Oxford or in contact with a potential collaborator at Oxford.

Interview date, Process and Venue for AfOx Visiting Fellows Program

Selection Criteria: 

Applications will be reviewed primarily on the quality and value added of the proposed research agenda, the fit between the applicant and the Oxford host, and the feasibility of the proposed activities in the timescale of the fellowship.

Duration of Program: 

The fellowships will be undertaken for 8 weeks. Under exceptional circumstances, start dates outside this time period will be considered. Please be aware that applications will be reviewed, in part, on the basis of the work you intend to achieve in the timescale you set out.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit AfOx website.