AfOx Visiting Fellows Program: Empowering African Scholars on a Global Stage
In a significant stride towards fostering academic mobility and collaboration, Africa Oxford (AfOx) opens its doors for applications to two prestigious fellowship programs:
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The AfOx Visiting Fellows Programme and the all-new Senior AfOx Visiting Fellows Programme.
These fully-funded opportunities aim to enrich the academic experience for scholars from African countries, providing a unique platform for collaboration and network building at the University of Oxford, UK.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: University of Oxford, UK
- Category: Fellowships
- Benefits: Full Sponsorship
- Paid flight
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Eligibility: African Countries
- Deadline: May 31, 2024
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AfOx Visiting Fellows Program Details
The AfOx Visiting Fellows Program stands as a testament to the commitment to enhance academic mobility and strengthen networks across borders.
Applicants are encouraged to outline an Oxford University host—an individual with an academic or research post in Oxford within the applicant’s field of interest.
This collaboration aims to maximize the utility of the fellowship period, whether with an existing academic collaborator or a potential collaborator the applicant has contacted before applying.
AfOx Visiting Fellows Program Requirements
To be eligible for theAfOx Visiting Fellows Program, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Hold a Ph.D. or research equivalent.
- Legal resident of an African country with an appointment in an African academic or research institution.
- Have an existing collaboration with Oxford or be in contact with a potential collaborator at Oxford.
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Shanghai Government Scholarships Benefits and Timeline
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The appointed Fellows will receive an en-suite, single occupancy study bedroom with all meals provided in the host College.
Additionally, a temporary University card and temporary membership to the college Senior Common Room will be granted during the residency period.
The fellowship covers airfare, visa fees, and a maintenance allowance for incidental expenses.
Duration of Program: The fellowships span 8 weeks, with consideration for exceptional circumstances allowing start dates outside this period.
Applicants are advised that the proposed work’s feasibility within the stipulated timeframe will influence the application review process.
Selection Criteria
How to Apply:
- AfOx fellowships are open to ALL disciplines across ALL University departments. Applications across a diverse range of academic disciplines are encouraged, collaborating with any researcher based at the University of Oxford.
- All AfOx fellowship applications follow a unified process through the same application portal. Apply now for this unique opportunity.
- Note: Only one application will be accepted, so refrain from applying for more than one fellowship.
For further details, visit the Program Webpage using the button below.
Application Procedure
- To apply, log in to the “Study in Shanghai” website to check and directly apply for the school and major you plan to study.
- The application time is generally from February to April each year, but the application time and process of each institution may be adjusted each year.
- Please refer to the information published by each institution on its admissions website.
- Scholarship students must participate in the annual scholarship review as required.
- Each receiving institution will conduct a comprehensive review of the annual academic performance, learning attitude, attendance, behavioral performance, rewards and punishments of its various scholarship students, and report to the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission after making a public announcement.
- Those who pass the review will receive a scholarship for the next academic year; those who fail the review will have their scholarship suspended or cancelled.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
