HFG Fellowship 2027 in Africa | Fully Funded
The HFG Fellowship 2027 offers emerging African PhD scholars a $10,000 fieldwork grant, mentorship, workshops, and conference sponsorship. Eligible students can apply online through the official portal before the March deadline.
Overview
The HFG Fellowship, offered by the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, supports emerging African PhD scholars researching violence on the African continent. The two-year program advances policy-relevant research by providing substantial funding, professional development, and networking opportunities.
Benefits
- A $10,000 fieldwork research grant.
- An in-person methods workshop held on the African continent.
- Mentorship provided by senior African and Africanist scholars.
- Sponsorship to present research findings at an international conference.
- Editorial and publication assistance through a dedicated writing workshop.
Eligibility
- Be aged 45 or younger.
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited PhD program at an African higher-education institution.
- Reside on the African continent.
- Submit a research proposal directly relevant to violence in Africa, covering fields such as war, crime, terrorism, family and intimate-partner violence, climate instability, resource competition, racial, ethnic and religious conflict, or political extremism and nationalism.
How to Apply
Candidates must prepare the required application documents, which include a 10 to 15-page research proposal, an updated CV, academic transcripts, academic and professional references, and evidence of PhD enrollment. Applications are submitted online by creating an account on the official application platform.
Deadline
The application deadline is 1 March 2027.