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AfricaLics Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme 2027
AfricaLics / University of Johannesburg
A three-month research visit for PhD researchers at African universities studying innovation and development.
AfricaLics / University of JohannesburgOfficial details verified by Methods Bench
- Deadline
- 2 October 2026, 23:00 EAT
- Funding / benefit
- Return economy airfare
- Duration
- Up to 3 months
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Career stage
- PhD
- Eligibility
- Africa
In 30 seconds
- Three-month physical research visit
- For PhD researchers at African universities
- Innovation and development focus
- Travel, accommodation, allowance and training
- Deadline: 2 October 2026, 23:00 EAT
Methods Bench assessment
Is this a good fit?
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Worth pursuing if
- You are a PhD researcher at an African university
- Innovation is central to your research mechanism
- Your core PhD funding is already secured
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Funding and benefits
- Return economy airfare
- Accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Approximately US$600 monthly living allowance during the visit
- Research methods training and mentorship
What you need to prepare
- Motivation statement
- Current PhD outline or training plan
- CV
- Supervisor support letter
- University support letter
- Bachelor’s and Master’s certificates
- Writing sample
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