African Studies Visiting Fellowship 2027-28 (Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford Oxford, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- 27 Nov 2026
- Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- On-site
- Funding / salary
- Up to £2,200 per month towards research-visit costs
- Education
- Scholar affiliated with a university
- Organisation type
- University
About this opportunity
Research visit fellowship at the Bodleian Libraries, Oxford, to study the history of Sub-Saharan Africa using the Bodleian's African and Commonwealth archives (Special Collections). Fellowship year 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2028; visits of at least one month.
Who can apply
Scholars affiliated with a Tanzanian university are eligible (Tanzania is in Sub-Saharan Africa).
Open to a scholar currently affiliated with a university in Sub-Saharan Africa, researching the history of the region.
Requirements
- Online application form
- CV of no more than 3 pages
- Project description of no more than 1,200 words
- Two letters of recommendation
- Each document as a separate PDF, emailed to fellowships@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Benefits
Unless otherwise stated, funds of up to £2,200 per month towards eligible costs of the research visit (may be subject to UK tax and National Insurance). The Bodleian does not provide accommodation but gives guidance on local listings.
How to apply
Apply only through the official website. FursaTele never asks for payment, and real employers and scholarship providers don’t either.
OPP-95 · Posted 19 Oct 2026 · Report