Fellowship
STIAS Individual Fellowship — First Semester 2028
Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study
- Established researcher
- South Africa
- Apply directly
- Open to all fields
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.
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Eligibility
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.
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.
Senior scholars with a PhD and at least ten years of sustained research. This is not a postdoctoral programme.
Source: stias.ac.za