• Fulbright Scholar Programme

  A programme of the United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. For more information on the Fulbright opportunities contact the U.S Consulate in South Africa or visit their website.

  Fulbright African Research Scholar Programme: enables a South African university faculty or research institute professional to conduct research in any discipline at a US academic or research institution for three to nine months.

  Fulbright U.S Specialist Programme: The Fulbright Specialist Programme promotes linkages between U.S. academics and/or professionals with their counterparts at South African universities and institutions.

  Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Programme: U.S. institutions of higher education may submit proposals to host Fulbright lecturers from abroad for one or both semesters in an academic year.

  Study of the U.S Institutes for Scholars: Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for scholars and secondary educators are post-graduate level academic programmes for mid-career foreign scholars, faculty, practitioners, and secondary educators whose purpose is to strengthen curricula and to improve the teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad.

• Oppenheimer Memorial Trust

  Find out more from the OMT website.

• Social Sciences Research Council

  Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa: Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship.
  The Social Science Research Council offers fellowships to support the completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The fellowships support dissertation research on peace, security, and development topics.

  Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa: Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship.
  The Social Science Research Council offers fellowships to support the completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The fellowships support dissertation research on peace, security, and development topics.

This information was last updated November 2016. This information serves as a rough guide for research fellowship opportunities. Please check funder website for additional details.

If you know of a research fellowship opportunity that should be represented on this page please contact Natalie Simon in the Research Office communication and marketing hub.