Deadline: December 15, 2025.

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 2026-2027 academic year. 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.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. The Visiting African Scholars will be expected to be in full-time residence during the academic year beginning August 1, 2026.
2. This opportunity is open to academics holding full-time positions in African universities and is designed to promote first-rate Africa-focused research and teaching at Yale and on the continent.
3. An earned doctorate in a relevant field and equivalent qualifications for research and teaching are expected for the successful candidates.

BENEFITS

The fellowship comes with a generous stipend and research support, including access to Yale’s excellent library and other resources.

APPLICATION

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.

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