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Visiting African Scholars Fellowship— Yale Council on African Studies

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 2025-2026 academic year. This opportunity is open to academics holding full-time positions in African universities and is designed to promote first-rate African 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.

Qualifications

The Visiting African Scholars will be expected to be in full-time residence during the academic year beginning August 1, 2025. An earned doctorate in a relevant field and equivalent qualifications for research and teaching are expected for the successful candidates.

Application Process
Applicants should apply through Interfolio and must include the following:

  1. Cover letter, including current e-mail address and name of Yale faculty member you would want to work with and why.
  2. Current curriculum vitae, including publications.
  3. A 1000-word description of the proposed research project.
  4. Names and contact information for two references who can provide a letter of recommendation if shortlisted.
  5. A summary of the proposed course with the schedule of readings and assignments

The deadline for applications is December 15, 2024. Please address questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “Visiting African Scholars” in the subject line.

Interfolio Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/157798

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.