Are you looking for a fellowship that provides the time, space, and intellectual environment to focus deeply on your research? The STIAS Individual Fellowship Program 2027 is now accepting applications. STIAS (Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study) offers a unique ‘creative space for the mind’ where scholars from across the world can pursue innovative projects, exchange ideas, and contribute to cutting-edge knowledge across disciplines.
The program has a strong African foundation but maintains a global outlook. It welcomes researchers from all countries, fields, and academic backgrounds. Fellows are encouraged to develop original work that fosters cross-disciplinary engagement and benefits from interaction with a diverse community of thinkers. Applications are open to both individuals and collaborative teams, with each member assessed individually.
Key Details
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
Eligibility: Open to scholars of all nationalities, disciplines, and academic affiliations
Focus: Encourages multidisciplinary collaboration, original thinking, and projects that offer fresh perspectives
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Application Requirements
- Cover letter
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
- List of publications (can be part of CV)
- One or two recent research articles related to the proposed project
- Project title and description (2–4 pages) with expected outcomes
- A 200-word summary of the proposed project, accessible to non-specialists (for STIAS website)
- Preferred and alternative fellowship dates with the duration of stay
- Brief statement of how the applicant learned about STIAS and motivation for applying
Submission Method
Applications must be sent in PDF format via email to gudrun@sun.ac.za
More Information
Visit the STIAS Individual Fellowship Program official webpage.
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