U.S. Embassy Uganda is accepting applications for the 2027 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program. This award funds African university faculty, administrators, and research institute professionals to conduct postdoctoral research or curriculum development and research at a U.S. academic or research institution during the 2027-2028 academic year. Please review the award types and eligibility requirements carefully below.  Awards are open without regard to academic discipline, faculty rank, sex, or age.  All applications are due by April 10, 2026. All applications should be submitted at https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2027.  Note: Proposals involving dissertation research or general professional travel are not eligible for this program.  Curriculum development grants contribute to the development of new courses, curricula, or programs upon the participant’s return to their home institution. Applications are currently being accepted for:  Research Grants (awards of three to nine months in duration) Applicants should have a productive scholarly record, and a specific detailed project statement directly related to their ongoing teaching and/or research responsibilities.  Funding is normally for one term/semester of about four months.  Longer grants may be possible if the research proposal clearly demonstrates that the project requires more time.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. Program and Curriculum Development Grants (awards of three to five months in duration) Applicants will conduct reading and research of benefit to both the scholar and their home institution.  Proposals should be linked to the applicant’s professional duties (classroom instruction, student advising, and university outreach) and should provide specific details that demonstrate how the scholar would use the knowledge gained to update / develop new courses, curricula, or other academic programs at their home institution. A doctorate degree is not required for this grant, but applicants must hold a minimum of a master’s or equivalent graduate degree at the time of application.  In addition, applicants can choose to apply directly for a Notre Dame Visiting Scholar Award. Notre Dame Visiting Scholar Award The University of Notre Dame will host two Fulbright Scholars from Uganda in the 2027-2028 academic year.  Prospective applicants interested in the following fields will be hosted at the University of Notre Dame. Sustainability, resilience, mitigation and adaptation Peacebuilding, including peace processes, religion and peacebuilding, and the role of new technologies Global Health including WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), nutrition and maternal health A letter of support from a faculty member at Notre Dame is recommended but not required for consideration.  Please contact kampalaexchanges@state.gov  for added questions related to the Notre Dame opportunity. Fulbright Research Awards for African Scholars: Eligibility and Selection Applicants must be Ugandan citizens. Awards are open without regard to academic discipline, faculty rank, sex, or age. Proposals for clinical medical research involving patient contact cannot be approved under the Fulbright Program. Preference will be given to those proposals that best promote the spirit and goals of the Fulbright Program: to increase and enhance mutual understanding between the United States and other countries through interpersonal contact and the sharing of professional/academic experience and expertise among the widest possible audience. Applicants must provide a detailed project statement to help facilitate the U.S. host placement process and address why their research needs to take place in the United States. Applicants must include a bibliography of one to three pages of references relevant to the proposed activities/research within their project statement. Preference will be given to applications that include a letter of support from a potential U.S. host institution willing to support your project proposal. Applicants open or interested to have host placement at University of Notre Dame should indicate this as their preferred U.S. host within their applications. For research applicants, preference is given to individuals who have at least three years of university teaching experience and a productive scholarly record. Plagiarism in any part of an application will result in disqualification from participation in the program. Applications for doctoral dissertation research, postdoctoral research immediately following the completion of a doctorate degree, or general professional travel, are ineligible. Preference is given to individuals who have not visited the United States within the past five years. Applicants must have a strong command of the English language. Applications are reviewed by a local selection panel.  Final nominations are reviewed in the United States and selections are made by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.  Whenever possible, scholars should plan to travel beginning August 2027 or January 2028 to coincide with U.S. university schedules.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted after review of submitted applications. Read more

Website/Application LinkSTIAS provides and maintains an independent ‘creative space for the mind’ to advance scientific inquiry and engaged scholarship across all disciplines. The Institute is global in its reach and local in its African roots, and values original thinking and innovation in this context. The Fellowship programme comprises projects which are entirely self-generated and proposed by applicants, as well as projects or programmes initiated and led by STIAS typically with select partner organisations. A prospective STIAS Fellow may apply either individually, or as part of a team, or as an Iso Lomso early career scholar, or as an artist-in-residence. The STIAS terms run from mid-January to mid-June (first semester), and from mid-July to mid-December (second semester). The Fellowship programme is guided by the Institute’s commitment to being a creative space for the mind, an inter/cross generation space as well as a cross-disciplinary space that encourages cross-pollination of ideas and hence gives preference to projects that will tap into, and benefit from, a multi-disciplinary discourse while also contributing unique perspectives to individual, collective and engaged discourses, an opportunity for a Fellow beyond self. STIAS Fellows are, except in prior agreed-to circumstances, expected to be resident at STIAS for the duration of a Fellowship in pursuit of their proposed research project. Read more

Founding Editor-in-Chief: Nwando Achebe Editors: Saheed Aderinto, Trevor R. Getz, Toby Green, Vincent Hiribarren, Harry Nii Koney Odamtten. Book Review Editors: Mark Deets, Nana Kesse, Madina Thiam. Open call - no set deadlineThe Journal of West African History (JWAH) is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary research journal dedicated to publishing high-quality scholarship on West African history. Positioned at the forefront of new research, JWAH addresses representation gaps by fostering critical scholarship on topics such as women and gender, sexuality, slavery, oral history, popular and public culture, and religion. The editorial board invites submissions that engage diverse topical, theoretical, and methodological approaches. Committed to rigorous analysis and international in scope, JWAH offers a critical intervention in knowledge production. Each issue includes scholarly book reviews, and articles are published in English, French, and Portuguese, with African-language abstracts. JWAH is published by Michigan State University Press. The editorial board invites scholars to submit original article-length manuscripts (not exceeding 10,000 words including endnotes) accompanied by an abstract that summarizes the argument and significance of the work. Review essays should engage the interpretation, meaning, or importance of an author’s argument for a wider scholarly audience. See what we have available for review on our Book Reviews page. Please contact our Book Review Editors at mark.deets@aucegypt.edu, madina.thiam@nyu.edu, or nkesse@clarku.edu for more information. Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of West African History should be submitted online at https://lnkd.in/eDBDg6fX. In order to submit an article, you will have to create an account. The site will guide you through this process. Read more

Location United Kingdom Subject Fields Colonial and Post-Colonial History / Studies, Contemporary History, European History / Studies, Immigration & Migration History / Studies, World History / Studies Call for Papers   Universities and Society at the End of Empire and Beyond (UniSoc)   A workshop at the University of Birmingham | 23-24 June 2026     Based upon an academic partnership between the Universities of Birmingham in the UK and Leiden in the Netherlands, Universities and Society at the End of Empire and Beyond (UniSoc) uses these two global seats of learning as a starting point to examine the role of universities in the transition from colonial to postcolonial and multicultural societies over the past century. Both institutions have started to reflect critically on this legacy. Building on these initiatives, and on the emerging scholarship on universities in (post) colonial contexts, UniSoc asks how the remit and modus operandi of European universities evolved in the aftermath of empire, opening a neglected entry-point into the wider question of the interplay between the colonial past and the post-colonial present.   The field of decolonisation studies has been remarkably dynamic in the twenty-first century, structured in particular by the ‘Decolonization Seminar’ held at the Library of Congress in Washington over ten years (2005-2015), and enriched by the multiple opportunities for cross-fertilization between empirical history and the theoretical perspectives underpinning postcolonial studies. Yet, one aspect which deserves further elaboration relates to the very places where these conversations have taken place: the universities, notably in the Western world. UniSoc seeks to uncover how institutions of higher education navigated the decolonisation process, both in the former metropoles and the former colonies.   Scholarship has shown how, in the late colonial period, universities both trained students that would become colonial civil servants, as well as more and more students from the colonies – with the inequalities undergirding colonialism as a result increasingly discussed and challenged. Understanding decolonization as a process, Unisoc aims to take the work on the role of universities in the period after formal decolonization further and examine how universities also played a role in the transition towards the post-colonial order, sending their researchers to newly-independent states, embracing the development paradigm and sometimes accompanying the development of burgeoning academic life in countries that were still in the making. Whilst it was crucial at the time, this role in helping set up an academic framework – sometimes from scratch – can also be seen as a form of acculturation.   Back in the metropoles, universities were at the heart of intellectual efforts to conceptualize the new world that was emerging out of decolonisation, from global power relations to migratory patterns, and what this meant for local societies. At the same time, the student body also changed significantly, further questioning the unspoken assumptions of these institutions. Universities continue to play a key role in conversations about the future of nations that have to re-invent their place in the world, whilst facing significant change in sociological and ethnic dynamics as a direct legacy of their imperial trajectories.   The first event of this new research programme will take the shape of a workshop in Birmingham on 23 and 24 June 2026, for which paper proposals are invited. Potential contributions could include, but are not limited to, the following areas: - Universities and the training of new colonial elites - The production of knowledge in the decolonisation period - The role of higher education in thinking post-colonial societies - Universities and public discourses on race and migration - Evolutions in curricula - The trajectories of universities in (former) European colonies - Technical training and the transition from colonial to postcolonial - Student experiences - Universities and their societal context: cities, regions, networks - Universities, decolonisation and humanitarian action - Practice transmission (e.g. in Law Departments) - University collections and decolonisation - Decolonial approaches to learning and science - Ethical considerations around knowledge and universality   The workshop is committed to bringing together perspectives from the Global North and South. The initiative will also lead to a special issue in a leading journal – provisional title: Shaping the Post-Empire? Universities and Decolonisation.   Please send your paper proposals, accompanied by a short 1 page CV,  to the organisers Berny Sèbe in Birmingham (b.c.sebe [at] bham.ac.uk) and Anne-Isabelle Richard in Leiden (a.i.richard [at] hum.leidenuniv.nl) before 27 March 2026. A small number of bursaries contributing towards accommodation and travel expenses will be made available to contributors unable to secure institutional funding. Please state this in your proposal if you wish to apply for one of these bursaries.      Contact Email a.i.richard@hum.leidenuniv.nl Read more

Subject Fields African American History / Studies, African History / Studies, Arabic History / Studies Ecofeminist Drama: Theatre, Performance, and Ecological Futures Seeking chapters on African theatre and plays for the edited volume Ecofeminist Drama: Theatre, Performance, and Ecological Futures, currently under review with the University of Illinois Press. Proposals are due 30 March 2026. In 1974, Françoise d’Eaubonne introduced the term ecofeminism in Le féminisme ou la mort, articulating the interwoven domination of women and nature and calling for their collective liberation from systems of patriarchal and ecological exploitation. Since its emergence, ecofeminism has evolved into a dynamic and heterogeneous field encompassing philosophical inquiry, activist praxis, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Contemporary ecofeminist thought engages pressing questions of embodiment, care, environmental justice, material interdependence, and multispecies relationality in the context of accelerating ecological crisis. Ecofeminist Drama: Theatre, Performance, and Ecological Futures seeks to extend this intellectual trajectory by examining how theatre and performance not only represent ecofeminist concerns but actively reshape and reconfigure ecofeminist theory through dramatic form, performative practice, and aesthetic experimentation. Rather than reiterating established binaries—such as nature/culture, woman/nature, or human/nonhuman—this volume foregrounds theatre’s capacity to generate new epistemologies of ecological vulnerability, ethical responsibility, and relational survival. To ensure global representation, we especially welcome chapters focused on African drama and theatre. We invite original scholarly contributions that investigate drama and performance as sites where ecofeminist thought is materially embodied, dramaturgically enacted, and politically reimagined. Particular attention will be given to chapters engaging contemporary theatre and performance and articulating how ecofeminism is transformed through theatrical aesthetics, performance politics, and formal innovation. Confirmed Contributions A sampling of the confirmed chapters includes: Shakespearean Ecofeminism – Hadley Kamminga-Peck (Western Illinois University, USA) Ecofeminist Adaptation: Carol Ann Duffy’s Everyman (2015) – Özlem Karadağ (Istanbul University, Turkey) The Ecofeminist Agenda of Modern Russian Drama – Katherine Anna New (Oriel College, Oxford University, UK) Cuts to the Bone: An Ecofeminist Analysis of Catherine Banks’ Bone Cage – Emily A. Rollie (Central Washington University, USA) Ecofeminist Dramaturgy and the Theatre of Extinction in Caryl Churchill’s Escaped Alone – Işıl Şahin Gülter (Fırat University, Turkey) Proposals should therefore avoid duplicating these topics. Indicative Themes (Not Exhaustive) We welcome contributions including, but not limited to, the following areas: Contemporary ecological and climate change theatre Posthuman and more-than-human performance practices Ecofeminism, disability, illness, and staged vulnerability Environmental justice and feminist dramaturgies Material ecocriticism and theatrical matter (bodies, objects, landscapes) Indigenous, decolonial, and Global South ecofeminist performance Queer ecofeminism and affective ecologies in theatre Care ethics, interdependence, and survival in dramatic narratives Ecofeminist adaptations and reworkings of canonical texts Performance activism and ecofeminist praxis Multispecies theatre and animal studies Ecofeminist scenography, sound design, and spatial ecologies We are particularly interested in chapters that demonstrate how theatre and performance: extend and transform ecofeminist theory; challenge anthropocentric, patriarchal, and ableist environmental imaginaries; articulate innovative models of ecological ethics, relationality, and responsibility. Submission Requirements Interested scholars should submit: A 300-word abstract clearly outlining the chapter’s central argument, primary dramatic texts or performance practices, and its contribution to ecofeminist theatre studies A 200-word biographical note A list of 5–7 keywords Five key references Abstracts should articulate a focused and original thesis and demonstrate how the proposed chapter advances ecofeminist thought through theatre and performance. Only previously unpublished work will be considered. Contributors must hold a completed PhD. The editors seek a diverse and internationally representative group of scholars from theatre and performance studies, literary studies, environmental humanities, gender studies, and related disciplines. Important Dates Abstract deadline: 30 March 2026Notification of acceptance: 15 April 2026Full chapter submission: 30 July 2026 AI Policy Contributors must adhere to the AI usage guidelines outlined in the Bloomsbury AI Policy for Authors and Illustrators (December 2025): https://www.bloomsbury.com/media/0zxgch3t/ai-policy-for-authors-and-illustrators-dec-2025.pdf For the purposes of this volume, “AI systems” include publicly accessible generative platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, and similar tools) as well as AI-enabled grammar and editing systems. In accordance with these guidelines: Publicly accessible AI systems (free or paid) may not be used to generate, draft, rewrite, or substantially edit submitted chapters. Institutionally licensed or privately managed AI systems may be used solely for limited brainstorming or organizational assistance, not for composing substantive scholarly content. Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, intellectual integrity, and scholarly accuracy of their submissions. All accepted contributors will be required to formally attest to compliance with these policies. Submission Address Please send all materials as a single document to: 📧 Işıl ŞAHİN GÜLTERigulter@firat.edu.tr   Contact Information Işıl Şahin Gülter Contact Email igulter@firat.edu.tr Read more

Location Illinois, United States Subject Fields African History / Studies This travel grant was established in 2021 to facilitate and support research projects that significantly benefit from substantial onsite use of the unique, special and archival collections of the Herskovits Library. The grant is available to researchers whose projects explore new lines of inquiry, interdisciplinary and multi-layered research and contribute to the deeper understanding of the diverse peoples and countries of the African continent. Projects should emphasize the need for extensive onsite use of the library's collections.  Funding Each year we will award one or more grants, up to a total of $3,000, open to all fields of study supported by the collections of the Herskovits Library of African Studies. We reserve the right to award only a portion of the requested amount. Grants will be awarded to reimburse expenses for transportation, accommodations, and meals for one or more on-site visits to Northwestern University Libraries. For more information about the application process go to https://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/distinctive-special-collections/herskovits-library/research-grant.html Contact Email librarygrants@northwestern.edu URL https://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/distinctive-special-… Read more

EE 30 Under 30 EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 — Nominations Now Open EE 30 Under 30 celebrates young people across the globe who are building a sustainable future through education. The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 will receive global recognition, join a growing community of inspiring EE leaders, and have access to ongoing opportunities for professional development and networking.  Nominate yourself or a young leader you know by March 31. Nominate a young leader >   Applicant Webinar Register here for our 2026 Applicant Webinar on March 10 at 10:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (find your time zone) to learn more about the program and some tips for writing a strong nomination. A recording of the webinar will be shared with all registrants. Environmental education (EE) and leadership show up in many different forms! We aim to recognize leaders with a wide range of backgrounds who are bringing new constituencies and insights to EE. We highly encourage nominees from across sectors and disciplines to apply. We welcome nominees who are: Working at any scale: local, national, regional, or global, in rural or urban contexts, just to name a few! In any position or role: community organizer, director, consultant, artist, teacher, and much more. Using education in any context: in schools, businesses, communities, church groups, networks, government, the media—you name it!  Collapse All Eligibility requirements Nominees must be 30 years old or younger (as of March 31, 2026). If you are over 30, you can still nominate someone else! Nominees can come from anywhere in the world. Nominations must be in English, but your nomination will not be judged based on your English language ability. Nominees must be using EE to address sustainability issues, build a more resilient environmental movement, and/or create healthier and more civically engaged communities. Read more about the key elements of EE here. Nominees must demonstrate some leadership in EE, but you do not need to be in a leadership position to demonstrate leadership! This can include (but is not limited to!) inspiring others to take action towards a shared vision, listening to and taking action for the needs of your community, innovating in the face of challenges, and welcoming everyone to participate and engage. For more about leadership, check out our blog "What Is a Leader?"      Video requirement: All nominees need to submit a short introduction video (90 seconds max) and provide a letter of support. Please take a close look at the application, whether you are nominating yourself or someone else, to understand these requirements.      We highly encourage you to use your own words and not rely on AI-generated content, including written responses from Chat GPT or other AI platforms. We will not consider videos that are AI-generated.  Preview the nomination form Downloadable versions of the application can be accessed below for your personal use (Note: you must submit your application through Submittable to be considered for this award):  Nominating someone else: DOCX | PDF Nominating myself: DOCX | PDF Spread the word about the EE 30 Under 30 Call for Nominations Check out our EE 30 Under 30 Promotion Toolkit for sample messaging and graphics.  About EE 30 Under 30 Since 2016, NAAEE's EE 30 Under 30 program has recognized 301 individuals from 57 countries who are making a difference through environmental education. To address today’s complex challenges, we need a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences. EE 30 Under 30 celebrates the unique and passionate leadership of talented young leaders around the world and gives them a professional boost to increase their impact. Each year our awardees join a growing alumni network of inspiring environmental education leaders and receive ongoing opportunities to network, grow professionally, and promote their work.  Since 2020, a number of EE 30 Under 30 alumni have been supported by the Changemaker Grants program, which provides financial and professional development support to bring new transformative ideas to life and sustain their ongoing work. The EE 30 Under 30 and Changemaker Grants programs are made possible by the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) and the Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation. Additional support was provided by the Environmental Stewardship Fund, a fund of Tides Foundation. FAQ      Meet EE 30 Under 30 Alumni  Changemaker Grantees Questions? Reach out to ee30u30@naaee.org  Congratulations to Our 2025 EE 30 Under 30 Awardees! The North American Association for Environmental Education introduces its newest class of 30 visionary leaders under 30—rising changemakers from 21 countries who are transforming the future of environmental education.  Get inspired by the stories and insights of the rising leaders making a difference in environmental education. Read the press release The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is thrilled to unveil its tenth class of trailblazers under age 30 who are using environmental education to create lasting impact in communities worldwide. The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 range in age from 16 to 30, hail from 21 countries, and work with a wide range of audiences to tackle complex environmental and social issues in their communities. They encompass a variety of topics and approaches to EE, from teacher training and outdoor education to new technologies that address fast fashion to community-centered programs for ocean conservation and ecosystem restoration. Their collective work is reaching more than 300,000 people each year.  Read more

The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme provides postdoctoral researchers living and working in sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to make a three-month ‘Cooperation Visit’ to a research institute in Germany. Such visits must be undertaken within 12 months of the award. The aim of the visit is to initiate research collaboration between African and German scientists with the ultimate goal of developing longer-term links, perhaps through other Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, or German Research Foundation) programmes. DFG will cover travel expenses and provide subsistence costs for the stay in Germany. The administration and financial operation of TWAS is undertaken by UNESCO in accordance with an agreement signed by the two organizations. Deadline: 15 April 2026   Eligibility Applicants need to hold a PhD obtained not earlier than 2021; however, for female applicants the year limit for the PhD can be extended by two years per child, i.e. for a woman with one child the PhD year would be 2019 or later. This exception for female applicants has a limit of three children which equals a maximum of six years. Therefore, the PhD of a female applicant with three or more children should not have been obtained before 2015. At the time of submission of the proposal applicants hold a research position at an institution located in a  sub-Saharan African country. Applicants need to have been engaged in a science system (including graduate and postgraduate training, research, teaching) for at least five years prior to a respective call in a sub-Saharan African country or MENA country. Applicants already on site in Germany are not eligible. Applicants with an established collaboration with the intended host are not eligible. Examples of established collaboration include one common publication with the host Professor; the host Professor was previously the applicant's MSc or PhD supervisor; or other types of extensive collaboration. Preparatory interactions (such as virtual meetings, including other forms of communication) prior to the planned guest visit are encouraged. Previous recipients of a TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visit cannot reapply. For a second visit, the German host can apply for funding under the DFG Initiation of International Collaboration Programme. Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply. All academic fields will be considered.  Finding a German host Please click here for useful information on how to identify the best German host in your field.TWAS and DFG cannot provide any assistance in identifying a German host. Information sheet for the host institution in Germany:https://www.dfg.de/twas_information_sheet_host_institution_germany/ Informationsblatt für die gastgebende Einrichtung in Deutschland:https://www.dfg.de/twas_infoblatt_gastgebende_einrichtung_deutschland/ Submitting your application Applicants must complete the online application form by clicking on the 'Apply now' button at the bottom of this page. While filling in the online application, applicants also need to upload the following documentation: scanned copy of your passport, even if expired (page with your name and surname); a recent invitation letter from a German host: - maximum two pages on the host institution’s letterhead paper, - it should contain the proposed time of the visit (up to 3 months) and should refer to the proposed cooperation. The results of the selection will be available in January/February 2027. Therefore, the visit can take place between February 2027 and February 2028. - It should be made evident that the applicant and the proposed host have mutually agreed on the research proposal that will be submitted; - confirmation that the necessary research facilities are available; two reference letters from senior scientists familiar with your work. The letters need to be on headed paper and signed; copy of the PhD certificate; evidence of proficiency in either English or German; supporting statement from the Head/Director of the applicant's home institute: it must confirm that the Head/Director is favourable to the application and that the applicant will be granted leave to take up the cooperation visit in Germany if awarded.   Other information TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits do not include provisions for accompanying family members. Applications for part-time visits will be considered ineligible. Successful applicants must not take up other assignments during the period of their Cooperation Visits. DFG shall be entitled to a repayment of all or part of any funds paid to an applicant hereunder, in the event that the applicant intentionally or negligently fails to fulfil any or all of the above conditions. The applicant agrees to pay any reasonable legal and/or collection costs incurred by DFG to obtain the repayment. Please be advised that applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes. One exception: the head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes may still apply for another programme. Please note that a detailed research proposal should be mutually agreed between the German host and the applicant before submitting it. 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Senckenberg offers fellowships to highly motivated and talented early career scientists (doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers) from the Global South (Ext. Link: List of countries belonging to the Global South). The fellowships are awarded for a period of three to a maximum of six months each. Our goal is to support excellent research, to expand and strengthen the worldwide cooperation network and to contribute to the global exchange of knowledge. We cordially invite you to apply for a Global Fellowship fellowship at Senckenberg. Our fellows will have access to the 41 million objects in our Senckenberg collection, to our research laboratories and research infrastructures, to our libraries, and to the expertise of our scientific staff. At Senckenberg, you will find optimal working conditions and open-minded colleagues with a broad range of scientific backgrounds in biodiversity, anthropology, geology, collection-based research, genomics, and conservation ecology. We look forward to hearing from you if you have an idea for a high-quality research project that you would like to implement together with a scientific host at Senckenberg. About the fellowship program The Global Fellowship Program addresses PhD students and postdocs from countries of the Global South (Ext. Link: List of all countries of the Global South). Regular application deadlines are March 1st (12 pm CET) and October 1st (12 pm CEST) of each year. Opening of online application submission 4 weeks before deadline. We offer fellowships for PhD students (1,600 €/month) or postdocs (2,700 €/month) for 3 months, in selected cases for up to 6 months. In addition to the stipend, we offer a one-time travel allowance (up to 1,200 €). Prerequisites Applicants from countries of the Global South will be considered. Applicants must hold a Master’s or PhD degree in one of Senckenberg’s research areas. You will contact a suitable scientist at Senckenberg, who can be your host, and together you will develop a concept for a suitable research topic, which you will spend the funded time working on at Senckenberg. This link to all Senckenberg institutes can help you find suitable hosts for your project ideas: all Senckenberg institutes. Please note that you are only eligible to receive a Senckenberg Global Fellowship if you do not receive a parallel project funding during the period of the fellowship. We would like to exclude double funding in any case. When submitting your application, please also note that it will take a maximum of 8 weeks to process your application before it is approved. After receiving approval, the fellowship must be started within 3 months. Required application documents   Letter of motivation with information on your research interests and experience (max. 1 page, in the online form). Description of your project idea (planned goals, implementation) for the research to be carried out within the framework of the fellowship, agreed upon with your host at Senckenberg. Please explain how the submitted project topic would enrich your personal range of methods and your research portfolio (especially for postdocs). Is this research topic breaking new ground? (max. 1 page, in the online form) Letter of support from your host(s) at Senckenberg, acknowledging you and your proposed work, adding to the expertise of the host group, and outlining how your stay will add value to Senckenberg as well. Please explain how the named project topic fits into the Senckenberg research landscape, how the Fellow’s project will enrich the research of your working group and the research field as a whole. Will new ground be broken or existing knowledge gaps closed? (max. 1 page – upload) Your current curriculum vitae, including a complete list of your publications (upload) Certificates of your Master’s degree and, if applicable, of your PhD (upload) Optional: further letters of recommendation (e.g. from mentors, supervisors; upload) Please note that you can only apply online via our form. Please use our form/template for the texts under 1. and 2. and fill it out carefully and completely. Please make sure that the uploaded documents are complete. If any required documents are missing, we will unfortunately not be able to consider your application. The application form can be found on the Senckenberg website: Global Fellowships | Senckenberg Nature Research during the application period.   Selection procedure A scientific selection committee will select the successful applications within approximately eight weeks after the application deadline. The selection committee is composed of renowned scientists from the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung. The following evaluation criteria are applied: Scientific potential to reach the aims of the proposal Scientific excellence of the proposed work Prospects of developing a follow-up project to acquire additional funds Senckenberg supports equal opportunities for all genders and places particular emphasis on promoting career opportunities for women and underrepresented groups. Qualified women and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to equally qualified applicants with disabilities. Successful applicants and their hosts will be notified eight weeks after the application deadline. Project report A project report must be submitted within three months of completion of the project. An online form for the project report is available above. You must upload the following documents to the form: An informal, max. two-page report with the following content:a) the objective of the project (as per the application),b) the practical implementation,c) the results achieved andd) an outlook on planned publications and future plans. The text should not exceed 2 pages (excluding illustrations and diagrams).   This confirmation form, fully completed and signed: Confirmation form Contact For organizational advice, please contact the e-mail address fellowships@senckenberg.de. For professional advice and consultation, please contact your professionally suitable potential hosts. Frequently asked questions Affiliation Applicants who do not currently have a temporary affiliation at a research institution are asked to contact us at fellowships@senckenberg.de. Application deadline Please send your application before March 1st (12 pm CET) and October 1st (12 pm CEST) of each year. Collections Natural History Collections are Senckenberg’s largest and most important research infrastructure. With around 40 million counting units, they represent the largest natural history collection in Germany and probably the sixth largest worldwide. You can find more about our collections here: https://www.senckenberg.de/en/collection/. Criteria A scientific selection committee will select the successful applications within approximately eight weeks after the application deadline. The selection committee is composed of renowned scientists from the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung. The following evaluation criteria are applied: 1) Scientific potential to reach the aims of the proposal 2) Scientific excellence of the proposed work 3) Prospects of developing a follow-up project to acquire additional funds Equal opportunities Senckenberg supports equal opportunities for all genders and places particular emphasis on promoting career opportunities for women and underrepresented groups. Qualified women and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified applicants with disabilities are given preference. Global South The OECD maintains a list of the so-called countries of the Global South, to which we adhere. The list is available at the following link: OECD List. You can find more information on how this list is being created here: https://www.oecd.org/oda.html. Grant / Stipend Young researchers who are temporarily abroad on another, fixed-term grant are eligible to apply, provided that double funding can be ruled out. Host - support letter Letter of support from your host at Senckenberg, acknowledging you and your proposed work, complementing the expertise of the host group and explaining how your stay will also add value to Senckenberg. Please explain how the named project topic fits into the Senckenberg research landscape, how the Fellow’s project will enrich the research of your research group and the research field as a whole. Will new ground be broken or existing knowledge gaps closed? (max. 1 page – upload) Institutes see https://www.senckenberg.de/en/research/institutes-overview/ Motivation letter Description of your project idea (planned goals, implementation) for the research to be carried out within the framework of the fellowship, agreed upon with your host at Senckenberg. Please explain how the submitted project topic would enrich your personal range of methods and your research portfolio (especially for postdocs). Is this research topic breaking new ground? (max. 1 page, in the online form) Project report A project report must be submitted within three months of completion of the project. An online form for the project report is available above. You must upload the following documents to the form: An informal, max. two-page report with the following content: (a) the objective of the project (as per the application), b) the practical implementation, c) the results achieved and d) an outlook on planned publications and future plans. The text should not exceed 2 pages (excluding illustrations and diagrams). This confirmation form, fully completed and signed: Confirmation form Report see Project report Research infrastructure The research infrastructure program comprises the infrastructure units that form the indispensable basis for research and are mostly also open to external users. Some of them are operated jointly with other institutions. Our research infrastructure includes collections, libraries, databases, laboratories and research platforms. More information can be found here. Residency Young researchers with permanent residence in Germany, EU countries, North America, Australia, etc. are not eligible to apply, regardless of their nationality. Selection procedure The selection process takes approximately up to eight weeks after submission of the application. Start of the fellowship Once you have received confirmation, you must start the scholarship within three months. If you are unable to meet this deadline for reasons beyond your control, such as a long processing time for your visa in your country, please contact fellowships@senckenberg.de as soon as possible. Postponing the start date by the required amount of time is therefore only possible in exceptional cases. Further delays are not possible and will result in the loss of the scholarship. Therefore, plan carefully in advance and apply in the application round that fits your schedule. Travel allowance If the travel costs exceed 1,200 €, the difference must be intercepted in other ways. Travel expenses Please advance the cost of your journey if possible. The costs will be reimbursed up to a maximum of 1,200 € after your arrival in Germany. If this is not possible, your host will book the trip for you – please make appropriate arrangements. Visa In order to take advantage of our Fellowship in Germany, you will need some documents from Senckenberg: 1) a letter of invitation 2) a visiting scientist contract 3) a hosting agreement. In case of your sponsorship, we will be happy to help you with these documents and with all further necessary steps and official matters. Read more

Volume 17: Academic Freedom as a Practice of Democracy At a panel during the Coalition for Action in Higher Education’s April 2025 national protest, urban and cultural studies scholar Davarian Baldwin made a rousing call for courage in the face of political and material repression in US colleges and universities: “We are the power that we have been waiting for.” Responding to this call, the 2026 volume of the AAUP’s Journal of Academic Freedom seeks to showcase work of students, educators, and activists—and of unions, scholarly associations, and other governance bodies—in fighting back against repression. The volume seeks submissions on initiatives that have been pursued, strategies that have been deployed, coalitions that have been built, and work that remains to be done in the fight for academic freedom. Submissions are due by March 9, 2026. We will consider any eligible submission relevant to the journal’s core focus on academic freedom. Topics of special interest for the volume include but are not limited to political education public outreach sanctuary campuses mutual defense compacts and other forms of coalition-building debt reveals boycott, divestment, and sanctions campaigns campus unionization protests and other forms of mass mobilization lawsuits political lobbying Check out the call for papers, submission guidelines, and editorial policy to learn more about this volume and past issues of the Journal of Academic Freedom. Questions? Reach out to jaf@aaup.org. Read more

In an era where complex global challenges demand collective action, the need for international collaboration and knowledge sharing has never been more critical. Africa Global Partnership Scholars Program (Africa GPS) is a cohort-based program, designed for early to mid-career MSU faculty to create and deepen new scholarly partnerships with collaborators and peer institutions in Africa in support of MSU’s global mission. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: Foster the development of a group of faculty members dedicated to establishing and enhancing international research connections, collaborating on solutions with African partners, and adopting a global perspective in their scholarly work Support MSU’s 2030 strategic plan goal of discovery, creativity and innovation for excellence and global impact Connect MSU faculty with potential collaborators and mentors in Africa, expand the scholars' international networks, and offer support for establishing long-lasting collaborations Heighten global awareness and research dialogue Elevate the status of MSU’s global mission Capitalize on opportunities to leverage external resources and form partnerships ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION Tenure-stream or fixed term faculty at Michigan State University without prior scholarly experience in Africa are eligible to apply for Africa GPS. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS As part of the application process, the applicant must submit the following materials: Completed application questionnaire An up-to-date curriculum vitae (max 4 pages) A one-page statement that describes your reasons for applying, potential research focus, and if known, the AAP consortium institution and African country of interest for the collaboration. If needed, AAP can help identify the country, mentor and/or the collaboration partner based on the applicant’s interests. A letter expressing strong support from the Chair/School Director/Dean. The letter should affirm: The candidate’s international interest, experience, and/or research The candidate’s strengths as a researcher within the context of unit expectations The candidate’s proposed project will advance the mission and goals of the academic unit, be supported by the unit, and benefit international partners Applicants are encouraged to obtain a commitment from their unit or college to provide a 20% cost share. While cost sharing is not required, preference will be given to proposals that include this match. FUNDING To facilitate the participation of faculty members selected as Africa GPS Fellows, AAP will provide support for the following: Up to $10,000 in support of international travel and scholarly collaborations with a researcher and/or mentor at an AAP Consortium member institution. The $10,000 may be used to support the MSU faculty members’ individual travel, collaborative research activities or to bring an African partner to MSU.  Connection with potential collaborators, mentors, and institutions in Africa Structured workshops on establishing and navigating international partnerships Financial Guidelines: The financial support must be expended prior to the end of the program (one year after awarded).   Preference will be given to applicants who provide a 20% match from the applicant’s unit, department or college. PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS Africa GPS participants are expected to develop a sustainable collaboration with peer researchers at an AAP consortium institution. As a result, within two years of being selected for the program, the scholar is expected to achieve the following outputs:  A collaborative research paper coauthored with their African collaborator to be submitted for publication.  A concept note of a proposal submitted to a funding agency to sustain the partnership with the African collaborator.   Progress reports submitted every six months to AAP documenting how the collaboration is progressing and any challenges that may have arisen. Attend program orientation, professional development workshops organized by AAP, and other relevant events as shared by the AAP team. SELECTION CRITERIA FOR GLOBAL RESEARCH FELLOWS The criteria below will be utilized to evaluate candidates for their selection to the Africa GPS program: Commitment Level: Applicants need to show a readiness to dedicate the necessary time to maximize the benefits of the Fellowship year, along with a proven scholarly potential that supports such a commitment. Research Interest: Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to international research and articulate how participation in Africa GPS will contribute to their personal and professional development Unit Support: Candidates must have strong support from relevant departmental or school and college administrators, indicated by enthusiastic recommendations. Alignment of Interests: The applicant’s international research interests should align with the Africa GPS’s mission to foster excellence in international research. Apply here: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIS1j4JJxUE2voq SELECTION OF FELLOWS Application materials will be reviewed by a selection committee in International Studies and Programs. Scholars will be announced by May 2026. Funds must be transferred to selected scholars by June 30, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Rabineau at: rabinea1@msu.edu Read more

AAP AFRICAN FUTURES RESEARCH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM  Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Transdisciplinary Innovations for Sustainable Futures Cohort 6 Call for Applicants  Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) invites applications for the sixth cohort of the African Futures Research Leadership Program. This competitive visiting scholar program supports early career researchers from AAP consortium universities to collaborate for one year with faculty members at Michigan State University (MSU) and their home institutions. The program focuses on strengthening skills in impactful research, curriculum development, innovative teaching, scholarly and policy writing, dissemination of research results, and grant proposal development. Scholars will also participate in a structured professional development program while building meaningful and lasting connections with MSU faculty and fellow scholars. The primary goal of the African Futures Program is to strengthen the capacity of emerging African researchers to become scientific leaders in their communities. The program seeks to foster long-term partnerships with MSU faculty, co-create innovative solutions to Africa’s challenges, and cultivate the next generation of research mentors and leaders. AAP invites applications from early career researchers to join the upcoming cohort, which will begin virtually in February 2026. Scholars will spend September through December 2026 at MSU for the in-person phase of the program, followed by continued virtual collaboration through early 2027. Each scholar will receive a small grant to support research, teaching, and professional development activities, including conference participation and publication. Scholars will also receive a stipend during their time at MSU, visa support, and round-trip travel from their home institution. Potential Teaching and Research Areas  The 2026 theme, “Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Transdisciplinary Innovations for Sustainable Futures,” highlights the potential of AI to address Africa’s most critical challenges and opportunities. AI research must be ethical, contextualized, and socially responsible, drawing insights from science, engineering, the arts, business, culture, and society. In addition to thematic research, scholars will contribute to the development of curricula for a transdisciplinary doctoral program in AI in Africa and explore innovations in teaching and learning. We particularly encourage cross-disciplinary projects exploring AI’s transformative potential in: Agri-food systems – leveraging AI for food security, sustainable agriculture, and resilient supply chains Health and nutrition – applying AI in disease prevention, diagnostics, personalized medicine, and strengthening health systems Climate change, water, energy, and environment – using AI for mitigation, adaptation, monitoring, and sustainable resource management Ethics, governance, and society – integrating human rights, accountability, and inclusivity in AI design and deployment Culture and the arts – examining how AI interacts with African languages, creative expression, heritage preservation, and digital storytelling Engineering and science – developing AI-driven technologies suited to African contexts Education – enhancing equitable access to learning, bridging digital divides, and improving pedagogy through AI Business and entrepreneurship – fostering inclusive growth, financial technologies, and youth-led AI innovations to shape Africa’s digital future Through transdisciplinary collaboration, the program aims to promote AI research and teaching that bridges technical and social disciplines, ensuring innovation reflects Africa’s diverse values and aspirations. Program Benefits  Professional Development – Structured workshops on equitable partnerships, teaching innovation, academic time management, proposal development, budgeting, and research communication to enhance research, teaching, writing, and leadership skills Leadership Development – A research leadership retreat focused on building leadership competencies, self-reflection, and career development for research advancement Collaboration Networks – Each scholar will collaborate with MSU and home institution partners. Collaborators may conduct reciprocal one-week visits. Scholars will also join AAP’s network of researchers at MSU, across Africa, and globally to foster lasting institutional partnerships Expected Outcomes By the end of the program, each scholar and their team are expected to achieve at least: Submission or publication of one to three joint manuscripts Submission of at least one grant proposal Presentation at one or more academic or professional conferences Collaborations are designed to extend beyond the program’s duration. Scholars are encouraged to engage broadly with MSU faculty and maintain partnerships after completion. Participants must submit regular progress reports to AAP and their home institution focal point. Failure to meet program or partnership expectations may result in early termination. Eligibility  Citizenship in an African country PhD awarded within the last 10 years Current employment as Academic Staff at one of the AAP African member universities including Egerton University, Makerere University, University of Dar es Salaam, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Botswana, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Yambo Ouologuem University of Bamako, United States International University-Africa, or University of Pretoria Official approval of leave or sabbatical for the in-person phase A home institution partner committed to collaborating throughout the program Research aligned with the program’s thematic areas, focusing on AI in Africa Submission of only one proposal per applicant in this round of funding Application Requirements  An updated CV outlining professional accomplishments A one-page letter of interest detailing alignment with program priorities, research approach, and potential societal impact Names of up to three potential MSU faculty collaborators (identified from MSU department websites; applicants should not contact faculty directly—AAP will initiate contact) Two relevant peer-reviewed publications Two professional references providing context on the relationship and an assessment of the applicant’s expertise A one-page letter from the home institution collaborator confirming willingness to participate and travel to MSU for collaboration A one-page endorsement letter from the Head of Department approving leave A one-page letter of support from the institution’s AAP Focal Point Selection Criteria:  Professional merit, scientific ability, and potential for career impact (evaluated through CV, publications, letters, and references) Institutional assurance of continued employment and support post-fellowship Commitment to return to the home country after the fellowship Consideration for diversity across disciplines, institutions, and regions. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate transdisciplinary approaches integrating technology, culture, ethics, and societal impact EXTENDED DEADLINE: Applications are due by November 28, 2025   Apply: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVb2iErQhRpmAPs For questions, please contact José Jackson-Malete at jacks184@msu.edu or +1-517-884-8587.   This project is made possible with the philanthropic support of Carnegie Corporation of New York Read more