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2026-27 David M. and Virginia W. Stowe Fund for Mission ResearchAnnouncement Type Fellowship Location Connecticut, United States Subject Fields Religious Studies and Theology, World History / Studies Yale Divinity Library invites applicants for the 2026-27 David M. and Virginia W. Stowe Fund for Mission Research. The Stowe family established the fund in 2003 to provide funds to support visiting researchers who come to the Yale Divinity Library to use its missions-related collections. The fund will provide $1,250 per week for research trips up to 8 weeks between June 1, 2026, and May 28, 2027. Note that fellows are responsible for all applicable taxes and, depending on immigration and/or citizenship status, taxes may be withheld from the initial distribution of the fellowship. All whose research requires the use of missions-related collections in the Yale Divinity Library are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to researchers without alternative funding. Applicants seeking to use material that is available online or through interlibrary loan must make a strong argument for why their research must occur in New Haven. Applicants seeking to use collections outside Yale Divinity Library are ineligible. The fund aims to facilitate research regardless of institutional association, race, cultural background, ability, sexual orientation, gender, or socioeconomic status. Student applicants should be at an advanced stage in their research and propose a fully conceptualized project related to their degree program. The application deadline is April 6, 2026, and applications can be submitted through Interfolio at this website: https://apply.interfolio.com/181711. Applicants will be notified of all decisions by April 30, 2026. Best wishes,Scott LibsonSpecial Collections LibrarianDivinity Library Room L3 | Yale University409 Prospect St | New Haven, CT 06511203.432.6193 | scott.libson@yale.edu Contact Email divinity.library.fellowships@yale.edu URL https://apply.interfolio.com/181711By: Aaron DornerMonday, Mar 2, 2026CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI)With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), UNESCO-TWAS launched a new programme to strengthen the capacity of African countries lagging in science and technology. The programme is aimed at early career researchers who have obtained their PhD abroad and have recently returned or will shortly return to an academic position in their home country. Grants are awarded to promising high-level research projects in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth sciences, Engineering, Information Computer Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics and/or Germany’s High-Tech Agenda carried out in African countries lagging in science and technology identified by TWAS. The Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) was established in response to the needs of researchers in developing countries, particularly those attached to institutions that lack appropriate research facilities. Under this scheme, grants can be awarded for research projects in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Information Computer Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics to Principal Investigators in the African countries lagging in science and technology identified by TWAS, to enable them to purchase the research facilities they need to enhance their productivity. The Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) aims to support early-career scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa, with particular emphasis on Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) is fully funded by The German Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). Programme Details SG-NAPI Grants are awarded to high-level promising research projects in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Information Computer Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics carried out by Principal Investigators (PI) in the African countries lagging in science and technology identified by TWAS. In addition, Germany’s High-Tech Agenda is a national innovation initiative focused on key emerging technologies. If your research aligns with any of the following research areas Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Technologies, Microelectronics, Biotechnology, Fusion and climate-neutral energy Generation or Technologies for climate-neutral mobility, you are strongly encouraged to apply. The total amount awarded for SG‑NAPI may be up to USD 67,700. The grants, typically awarded for a duration of 30 months, can be utilized for the purchase of scientific equipment and consumables. This includes in exceptional cases partial funding for fieldwork, maintenance of equipment and specialized literature, such as textbooks and proceedings only. If any single item of equipment is valued at USD 5,000 or above, a valid proforma invoice from a supplier must be uploaded to the application portal. The grant does not cover salaries of the Principal Investigator or travel expenses unless they are clearly related to one of the conference and/or mobility components mentioned below. Additionally, please note that the purchase of fuel, fees for experts or consultants or labourers, laptops, tablets, drones and laboratory animals is not supported. Awarded PIs may also support MSc student as part of the project, request funding for international conference grant, industrial link grant with partners in Germany, collaborative mobility grant in Germany and open access publication grant. Full details of each component are laid out in the guidelines. The programme has an additional component which seeks to enhance the productivity of female scientists returning to academia after a maternity leave, scientist-after-child grant. Full details of this component can be found in the guidelines. Eligibility Applying Principal Investigators must be nationals of an eligible country, who holds a PhD and has good research experience. The grant should operate within a university or a research institution in one of the African countries lagging in science and technology. The PI must be 40 years old or younger. Any applicant turning 41 in the year of application is not eligible. The PI must have obtained their Ph.D. within the last 5 years in a country other than their home country. The PI must have returned to their home country (refer to list in the guidelines) within the last 36 months or will return home before the end of 2026. The PI must hold, be offered or be in the process of accepting a position at an academic and/or research institution (including international research centers) in their home country. The PI must be national of an eligible African country that is lagging in science and technology (refer to list in the guidelines). Applicant must at the time of application NOT have an active research grant with TWAS or OWSD Early Career Women Scientists (ECWS) Fellowship. Applications from women scientists and those working in Least Developed Countries are especially encouraged. The applicant must submit a strong Research Proposal, you may find further information on how to write a strong proposal by visiting Rising Scholars. Please be advised that applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants cannot apply for other TWAS programmes i.e. Postdoctoral and Visiting Researcher programme within the same year in order to be present in their home country throughout the duration of the grant. Agreement If selected, a trilateral written agreement is drawn up between TWAS, the Principal Investigator and the home institution. The home institution undertakes to administer the grant according to the agreement and to provide laboratory space, salaries and other facilities necessary for the project. Equipment, consumables and literature provided for the project through the SG-NAPI grant programme remain the property of the home institution after the project is completed. In general, the grant funds are kept at TWAS for the purchase of items requested by the grant holder. TWAS places the orders with the supplier(s) upon receipt of proforma invoices submitted by the grant holder in accordance with the approved itemized budget. The agreement will also provide details on how to activate other benefits of the grant such as support for MSc students, international conference grant, industrial link grant, collaborative mobility grant, open access publication grant and scientist-after-child grant. Grant holders must submit a final report before the completion of the award. How to apply Ensure that you have read and fully understood the guidelines. SG-NAPI grant applications, once the call opens will need to be submitted online by clicking on the “Apply Now” link at the bottom of this page. Please note the link will only be active once the call opens and not before (or after it is closed). Please note that a researcher may only submit one application at a time and for only one kind of grant. Applicants cannot apply for other TWAS programmes i.e. Postdoctoral, Visiting Scholar and Visiting Researcher programme within the same year in order to be present in their home country throughout the duration of the grant. For any queries please contact the TWAS SG-NAPI Grants office, e-mail: sgnapi@twas.org When to apply The deadline for receiving applications will be updated once decided. We strongly recommend that you do not wait until the deadline but submit the application as early as you can to enable us to process your application as quickly as possible. Notification Please note that the assignment meetings of the SG-NAPI Grants Committee will be held by the end of the year. Applicants will be notified of the outcome shortly after the meeting. Any PI currently holding an award for any TWAS programme may not apply before completing the current award. Application doc(s): sg-napi_msc_form.docx653.2 KB application_guidelines_sg-napi_2026_3.pdf310.6 KBBy: Aaron DornerMonday, Mar 2, 2026AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+2
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CFP: New Histories of and on Black ConsciousnessWith the fiftieth anniversary of Steve Biko’s death at the hands of apartheid security police approaching, this is an opportune moment to reassess Black Consciousness (BC) histories and look forward. As a movement founded in the belly of the apartheid beast, with the older liberation movements like the ANC, PAC, and NEUM/UMSA mostly defeated and in exile, a new voice of Black activism needed to be formed. Deborah Matshoba, Bokwe Mafuna, Steve Biko, Ranwedzi Nengwekhulu, Mapetla Mohapi, Maphiri Masekala and a host of others emerged to build a movement that inspired generations of activists to reimagine what a free South Africa, or Azania to some, would look like. Since the early 1970s, academics and activists from across southern Africa and the wider African World have researched, written, critiqued, praised, and at times downplayed this movement. Some even saw Biko’s assassination as a defeat of Black Consciousness and much literature after it even framed the late 1970s as the end of BC as an organized effective anti-apartheid movement. Newer research, however, has challenged this perspective and further extended our chronological analysis of BC. Most importantly, perhaps is that these new histories have attempted to reconstruct the history of the movement beyond individual personalities. As co-editors of this special edition of the South African Historical Journal, we are calling for papers which offer new histories/insights of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM). While literature has grown exponentially in the post-1994 moment, and become more insurgent since the mid-2000s, there is much left to explore about the movement in various geographic places, organizations, and groups of people. While explorations of the philosophical and theoretical interventions of Black Consciousness and Black Theology are welcome, this journal issue seeks historical analyses of the ways Black Consciousness was made real in the daily lives of the peoples of Azania and the broader global struggle against imperialism, capitalism and white supremacy. What organizational expression, or lack thereof, did Black Consciousness have across South Africa/Azania? What was its impact across southern Africa/Azania particularly in countries that today make up the Southern African Development Community (SADC)? What happened to Black Consciousness activists in Europe, Australia/New Zealand, and North America? What has life been like for BCM activists post-1994? Questions such as these drive the research agenda of our special journal addition. We especially welcome works by newer scholars who offer fresh historical perspectives but look forward to reading all submissions. Topics of inquiry may include: What did Black Consciousness mean to people living in different parts of South Africa outside of places like Durban, the Black colleges, and Johannesburg? What was the evolution of Indian and Coloured identities and conceptions of Blackness and what did BC look like in rural communities? How did miners, farmers, migrant workers, domestic laborers and other working people understand this new movement? What was the impact of the Black Peoples Convention (BPC), the Literacy Programs, and other BC formations? Investigations into the Southern African Students Movement (SnASM, to be distinguished from the South African Students Movement). What was the Soundtrack to Black Consciousness? What sorts of music did people listen to, how did it influence their politics, and why? Histories of Black Consciousness outside of South Africa/Azania (southern Africa and other African countries, Europe, Australia, etc.). Experiences, labors, and activism of Black women within Black Consciousness. Experiences and histories of LGBTQIAP+ peoples within Black Consciousness. Histories of Black Consciousness beyond 1977 (including community and political organizations stemming from Black Consciousness like AZAPO, the Umtapo Centre, etc.). What role/how has BCM praxis manifested itself in post-1994 South Africa/Azania? Please send abstracts, of no more than 300 words, to Toivo Asheeke (Tasheeke@gsu.edu) and Leslie Hadfield (leslie_hadfield@byu.edu) no later than April 1, 2026. Full papers will be requested by August 1, 2026. Contact Email leslie_hadfield@byu.eduBy: Aaron DornerWednesday, Feb 25, 2026CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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EE 30 Under 30 - Nominations OpenEE 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.By: Aaron DornerMonday, Feb 23, 2026AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+5
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Call for Nominations : 2026 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural ResearchersOverview The Japan Award is the prize aiming to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions, by awarding young foreign researchers having shown outstanding performance or produced research achievements that may lead to future innovation. The Award was launched in 2007, and 2026 marks its 20th presentation. Eligibility Candidates must be researchers who have the nationality of a developing country and/or territory, are under 40 years old as of January 01, 2026, belong to a non-Japanese research institute or a non-Japanese university, are engaged in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions, and fall under any of the following criteria (Note: Those who have applied for and missed the award in previous years are eligible to re-apply). Those who have shown outstanding performance in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, or related industries for a developing region, and who show great promise. Those who have shown outstanding achievements in research and development that will lead to future technological innovation in agriculture, forestry, fisheries or related industries for a developing region, and who show great promise. The candidates, in principle, must be able to attend the awarding ceremony will be held in Japan and deliver a lecture. Award Up to three awardees will be selected from candidates after a selection process by the selection committee. Each awardee will be invited to Japan and awarded a testimonial by the Chairman of the AFFRC during the awarding ceremony. They will also receive a cash prize of US$5,000 each from JIRCAS (MOTAI-JIRCAS Award*). *This award is operating by the donation from Mr. Shigeru MOTAI, a former Chairman of the AFFRC of MAFF and supported by the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). Application Deadline Due date for submission of application: May 15 (Fri.), 2026 (JST) ※ Applications must be submitted by the recommending research institutes (either research institutes universities,Japanese or non-Japanese). Only one researcher can be recommended from each institute, including its branches. Determination of award winners: August or September 2026 (tentative) Date of Awarding Ceremony: October or November 2026 (tentative) Application forms and application guidelines Attachment Application Guidelines for the 2025 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 6.E01 Guideline-2026.pdf165.25 KB Instructions in the Preparation of Application Forms 7.E02 Instruction in preparation-2026.pdf153.74 KB Form 1: Application form 8.E03 Form1-2026.doc81 KB Form 2: Self-Advertisement Sheet 9.E04 Form2-2026.doc41.5 KB Form 3: List of Research Achievements 10.E05 Form3-2026.doc43 KB Additional Guidance Additional Guidance_2026.pdf84.13 KB Application Form Checklist Application Form Checklist_2026.pdf322.99 KB Download all files japanaward2026_forms.zip1.5 MB Download Poster (English)1004.6 KB Submit applications and inquiry by post to Contact 1-1, Ohwashi Tsukuba City, Ibaraki 305-8686 Japan Secretariat of the Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers, Information and Public Relations Office, JIRCAS Contact form: https://www.jircas.go.jp/en/form/japanawardBy: Aaron DornerMonday, Feb 23, 2026AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+2
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TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme - SSAThe 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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Call for Manuscripts on African Regional Studies: Humanities, Social Sciences, & LawMichael Galda Location Germany CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTSAfrican Studies: Humanities, Social Sciences & Law – Regional Perspectives GALDA VERLAG is a Berlin-based, academic publisher specializing in African Studies. It is entirely financed by Galda + Leuchter GmbH, an international library supplier and academic bookseller established in 1985. Because our publishing is cross-subsidized by our bookselling operations (import/export), we operate free from commercial pressures, author fees, or institutional dependencies. This allows us to focus entirely on academic quality and the promotion of African scholarship in Western academic libraries and global research communities. EDITORIAL PHILOSOPHY:We believe that the best African Studies scholarship comes from scholars who are rooted in the regions they study. We are primarily interested in work by researchers based in Africa — scholars who bring firsthand knowledge of local realities, languages, and communities to their research. We seek regionally-grounded, interdisciplinary scholarship across the full breadth of the humanities, social sciences, and law. Too often, African Studies privileges continental generalizations over the rich diversity of local cultures, social structures, legal traditions, and intellectual production. Our publishing program seeks to counter this by providing a platform for African scholars to bring their voices and perspectives to international academic audiences. AREAS OF INTEREST: Humanities & Cultural Studies:- Literature, literary criticism, and African-language literatures- Film, cinema, and visual culture- Theater, performance, music, and sonic cultures- Philosophy and intellectual history- Oral traditions, folklore, and mythology- Art, aesthetics, and material culture- Cultural memory, heritage, and preservation- Religion, spirituality, and belief systems- Translation studies and multilingual literary cultures- Digital humanities and new media Social Sciences:- Political science and governance- Sociology and social organization- Anthropology and ethnography- Economics and development studies- Demography and population studies- Education and knowledge production- Gender studies and feminist scholarship- Migration, diaspora, and transnational communities- Urban and rural transformations- Environmental studies and political ecology- Peace, conflict, and security studies- Public health and medical anthropology Law & Legal Studies:- Customary and traditional law- Indigenous legal systems and practices- Legal pluralism and hybrid legal orders- Constitutional development and human rights- Land law, property rights, and resource governance- Transitional justice and reconciliation- Criminal justice and penology- International law and African institutions (AU, regional courts)- Commercial law and economic regulation- Family law and personal status- Environmental law and natural resource management- Colonial legal legacies and postcolonial legal reform- Law and society in African contexts- Comparative legal studies across African regions History:- Regional and local histories- Community histories and micro-regional developments- Colonial and postcolonial history- Resistance movements and decolonization- Labor and migration history- Trade networks and economic history- Social and economic history- Environmental history and land use- Intellectual and institutional history- Oral history and narrative traditions Languages & Linguistics:- Documentation of indigenous and minority languages- Endangered languages and revitalization- Sociolinguistics and language policy- Linguistic anthropology- Translation and preservation of oral sources- Script traditions and literacy history GEOGRAPHIC EMPHASIS:While we welcome proposals from all African regions, we have particular interest in:- Central Africa (Great Lakes region, Congo Basin)- West Africa (Sahel, coastal regions)- East Africa (Horn of Africa, Swahili coast)- Southern Africa- Understudied or marginalized regions across the continent- Comparative and cross-regional studies- Transnational and diaspora perspectives WE ARE SEEKING: We welcome submissions from scholars based in Africa and from researchers worldwide whose work is grounded in African regional realities. We particularly encourage submissions from early-career scholars at African universities and research institutions. Doctoral Dissertations:- Recently defended dissertations- Dissertations in final revision- Revised dissertations adapted for broader academic audiences Monographs:- Original research by early-career scholars- Major works by established scholars- Comparative and transnational studies- Critical editions and scholarly translations Edited Volumes & Collaborative Works:- Thematic collections with multiple contributors- Conference proceedings of high academic quality- Research outputs from collaborative projects- Multi-author studies from research teams Festschriften:- Volumes honoring distinguished African scholars- Contributions celebrating scholarly careers and impact PUBLICATION DETAILS: Book Series: "African Studies – Regional Perspectives" Languages: We publish in both French and English. Format: High-quality print editions and digital/ebook formats Distribution: Our international bookselling network ensures placement in major Western academic libraries, research institutions, and specialized bookshops worldwide. International cataloguing & WorldCat visibility. WHAT WE OFFER AUTHORS: ✓ No publication fees or author charges✓ Professional editorial support throughout the process✓ International promotion and marketing✓ Representation at African Studies conferences✓ Long-term commitment to keeping works in print✓ Ethical publishing practices✓ Passion for books OUR COMMITMENT: As a non-profit publishing project funded by our bookselling and library supply operations since 1985, we are not driven by profit margins, commercial trends, or institutional agendas. This unique model allows us to:- Prioritize scholarship by Africa-based researchers- Take risks on important but unmarketable scholarship- Support early-career scholars and emerging voices- Publish works from understudied regions and topics- Champion interdisciplinary and regionally-grounded research- Maintain high editorial standards without commercial compromise- Keep all publications permanently in print and internationally visible We are particularly committed to amplifying the work of scholars who live and work in Africa, whose research reflects deep engagement with local realities, and who are often underserved by mainstream academic publishing. SUBMISSION PROCESS: Please send your manuscript OR a brief proposal (3–5 pages) in French or English including: 1. Project abstract (short) explaining: - Research questions and arguments - Contribution to scholarship - Regional focus and methodology - Intended audience 2. Sample chapter (preferably introduction or substantive chapter) 3. Estimated completion date (for works in progress) 4. Any special considerations We welcome preliminary inquiries and are happy to discuss potential projects informally before formal submission. If you are unsure whether your project fits our scope, please contact us. TIMELINE:We aim to provide initial feedback within 2–3 weeks of submission. CONTACT:Michael GaldaGALDA VERLAGEmail: michael.galda@galda.comWebsite: www.galda-verlag.de DEADLINE: This is an open, rolling call. We accept and review submissions throughout the year. ------------------------------------------------------- APPEL À MANUSCRITSÉtudes Africaines: Sciences Humaines, Sciences Sociales & Droit – Perspectives Régionales GALDA VERLAG est un projet éditorial académique à but non lucratif spécialisé dans les études africaines. Il est entièrement financé par Galda + Leuchter GmbH, un fournisseur international de bibliothèques et libraire académique fondé en 1985. Grâce à ce modèle de financement croisé par nos activités de librairie, nous opérons sans pressions commerciales, sans frais pour les auteurs et sans dépendance institutionnelle. PHILOSOPHIE ÉDITORIALE:Nous croyons que les meilleures recherches en études africaines proviennent de chercheurs ancrés dans les régions qu'ils étudient. Nous nous intéressons principalement aux travaux de chercheurs basés en Afrique — des universitaires qui apportent une connaissance directe des réalités locales, des langues et des communautés à leurs recherches. Notre programme éditorial offre une plateforme pour une recherche interdisciplinaire, ancrée régionalement, couvrant les sciences humaines, les sciences sociales et le droit. DOMAINES D'INTÉRÊT: Sciences Humaines et Études Culturelles:- Littérature, critique littéraire et littératures en langues africaines- Cinéma, arts visuels et culture visuelle- Théâtre, musique et arts performatifs- Philosophie et histoire intellectuelle- Traditions orales, folklore et mythologie- Mémoire culturelle, patrimoine et préservation- Humanités numériques et nouveaux médias Sciences Sociales:- Science politique et gouvernance- Sociologie et organisation sociale- Anthropologie et ethnographie- Économie et études du développement- Études de genre et recherche féministe- Migration, diaspora et communautés transnationales- Transformations urbaines et rurales- Études environnementales et écologie politique- Paix, conflit et études de sécurité- Santé publique et anthropologie médicale Droit et Études Juridiques:- Droit coutumier et traditionnel- Systèmes juridiques autochtones- Pluralisme juridique et ordres juridiques hybrides- Développement constitutionnel et droits de l'homme- Droit foncier et gouvernance des ressources- Justice transitionnelle et réconciliation- Droit international et institutions africaines- Droit commercial et régulation économique- Droit de la famille et statut personnel- Droit de l'environnement- Héritages juridiques coloniaux et réformes postcoloniales- Études juridiques comparatives à travers les régions africaines Histoire:- Histoires régionales et locales- Histoire coloniale et postcoloniale- Mouvements de résistance et décolonisation- Histoire sociale et économique- Histoire orale et traditions narratives Langues et Linguistique:- Documentation des langues autochtones et minoritaires- Langues menacées et revitalisation- Sociolinguistique et politique linguistique- Anthropologie linguistique EMPHASE GÉOGRAPHIQUE:Nous accueillons les propositions de toutes les régions africaines, avec un intérêt particulier pour:- Afrique centrale (Grands Lacs, bassin du Congo)- Afrique de l'Ouest (Sahel, régions côtières)- Afrique de l'Est (Corne de l'Afrique, côte swahilie)- Afrique australe- Régions sous-étudiées et communautés marginalisées- Études comparatives et transrégionales- Perspectives transnationales et diasporiques NOUS RECHERCHONS: Nous accueillons les soumissions de chercheurs basés en Afrique et de chercheurs du monde entier dont les travaux sont ancrés dans les réalités régionales africaines. Nous encourageons particulièrement les soumissions de jeunes chercheurs dans les universités et institutions de recherche africaines. Thèses de doctorat (récentes ou en révision)- Monographies (jeunes chercheurs et chercheurs confirmés)- Ouvrages collectifs et travaux collaboratifs- Éditions critiques et traductions savantes- Mélanges en l'honneur de chercheurs africains distingués CE QUE NOUS OFFRONS: ✓ Aucun frais de publication✓ Soutien éditorial professionnel✓ Distribution internationale✓ Promotion lors de conférences internationales✓ Engagement à long terme✓ Pratiques éditoriales éthiques SOUMISSION:Envoyez votre manuscrit ou une proposition (3–5 pages) comprenant:1. Résumé du projet2. Chapitre échantillon3. Date d'achèvement estimée Nous accueillons volontiers les demandes préliminaires. CONTACT:Michael GaldaGALDA VERLAGCourriel: michael.galda@galda.comwww.galda-verlag.de DATE LIMITE: Appel ouvert – soumissions continues acceptées Contact Information Michael Galda GALDA VERLAG www.galda-verlag.de Contact Email michael.galda@galda-verlag.de URL https://www.galda-verlag.deBy: Aaron DornerThursday, Feb 19, 2026CULTURE AND SOCIETY+1
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