IBSA Foundation Fellowships 2026
Closes Jan 31, 2027
IBSA Foundation for scientific research
STIAS Individual Fellowship — First Semester 2028
Fellowship from Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study
Open to all fields
Apply by Saturday, Oct 31 at 23:59 UTC
About
Develop an original research project during a residential fellowship in Stellenbosch, South Africa, in the first semester of 2028. All disciplines are eligible. STIAS prioritises interdisciplinary exchange and conceptual or analytical work; it does not provide laboratories or fund fieldwork during residence. Submit a cover letter, project proposal, CV with publications and a work sample by 31 October 2026, 23:59 UTC.
Eligibility
Career stage: Established researcher
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Covers: Economy return airfare, airport transfers, accommodation for the fellow and accompanying partner, a prorated living stipend, office facilities, weekday lunches and library access. The stipend amount is not specified. Fellows cover medical insurance and family travel.
Host location: South Africa
Residential research at STIAS in Stellenbosch, normally for a semester. Experimental work or fieldwork must be conducted and funded separately.
Nationality or residence: No restriction on country of origin.
Eligibility sourceSource 2Source 3
Reviewed Sep 25, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
Senior scholars with a PhD and at least ten years of sustained research. This is not a postdoctoral programme.
Topics
original research projectresidential fellowshipStellenboschinterdisciplinary exchangeanalytical workproject proposal
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Source: stias.ac.za