JIAS Writing Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded to South Africa) Deadline: 4 January, 2025
Applications are open for the JIAS Writing Fellowship 2025. It is a Fully Funded 3 Months Residency Program, and participants will Stay in Johannesburg, South Africa. This Fellowship is organized by the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) at the University of Johannesburg. Applicants can apply without Paying an Application Fee. The Theme of the 2025 JIAS Writing Fellowship Program is “Global Blackness.” The Fellowship explores the diverse experiences, intellectual traditions, and theories connected to Blackness across different geographies and contexts. The JIAS Writing Fellowship will run from 1st April to 30th June 2025. Scholars, practitioners, and leaders are encouraged to apply. This is a Fully Funded Fellowship that covers all the expenses. More details about the benefits, the requirements, and the application details are below.
Details About JIAS Writing Fellowship 2025
- Host Country: South Africa
- Location: Johannesburg
- Duration: 3 Months
- Dates: 1st April to 30th June 2025
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 4th January 2025
Financial Benefits
JIAS Writing Fellowship Benefits:
- Round-trip flights to Johannesburg
- Private Accommodation
- Daily meals (Mon-Fri)
- Monthly activities
- University access
- Monthly Stipend
Why JIAS Writing Fellowship?
The JIAS Writing Fellowship provides a dedicated space and time for scholars and creatives to delve deeply into experimental research and creative work in the Global South. The fellowship aims to remove the typical academic and professional burdens, such as teaching and administrative tasks. Fellows will focus solely on their work for 3 months in South Africa.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should hold a PhD qualification.
- Strong research or creative track record (publications, projects, exhibitions)
- Preference will be given to the applicants from the Global South region.
- Preference for women and gender-diverse applicants of color.
Required Documents
- CV, bio, and headshot
- Motivation letter: Explain why Johannesburg and JIAS are suitable for your research project (max 250 words)
- Research project outline: Detail your writing or creative project, including a synopsis, abstract, screenplay, artist’s statement, or project outline (max 1000 words).
How to Apply for the JIAS Writing Fellowship 2025?
Applicants should share the above materials in PDF to: [email protected], with the following email subject line: “2025 Writing Fellowship Application [Mention your full name]”
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