2026 Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship at Universitas Indonesia | Fully Funded

Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship

Are you a Southeast Asia (excluding Indonesia) or Africa scholar committed to challenging colonial legacies and reimagining foundational concepts in the humanities from a Global South perspective?

Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested international students for the 2026 Universitas Indonesia Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship

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The Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship provides a monthly stipend, research support, family allowance, travel costs and a platform for collaborative decolonial scholarship.

The fellowship is applicable to mid-career scholars to participate in a transformative program at the University of Indonesia, a leading institution in Southeast Asia.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.


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Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship Abstract

  • Host: University of Indonesia
  • Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Asia 
  • Location: Indonesia
  • Category: Fellowships 
  • Benefits: Full Sponsorship
    • Monthly Stipend
    • Research Support
    • Family Allowance
    • Travel Costs
  • Eligibility: African and South East Countries
  • Deadline: April 30, 2026

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Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship Details

The Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship is hosted by the Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Indonesia (UI).

The fellowship, supported by Gerda Henkel Stiftung , is a critical initiative responding to the persistent dominance of colonial and Eurocentric frameworks in global humanities scholarship.

Structural inequities continue to limit opportunities for scholars in the Global South to lead transformative, conceptual interventions, especially by restricting access to vital scholarly exchange, collaboration, and structured research.

This fellowship is explicitly designed to counter these structural limitations by championing South-to-South epistemological experimentation and mainstreaming.

Universitas Indonesia Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship Benefits

2026 Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship offers:

  • Monthly stipend for fellows to cover living costs in Indonesia.
  • Visa fees and research stay permit processing.
  • Travel costs for international flights (reimbursed up to limit).
  • Reimbursement for research-related materials and supplies.
  • Grant support for the fellow’s first child under age 18.
  • Grant support for each additional child under age 18.

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Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship Design and Activities

The fellowship spans 6-12 months, during which fellows will be based at the University of Indonesia and actively participate in the host department’s academic activities.

Fellows are eligible for family support, including two return trips (family allowance). This will help fellows with families and ensure that their participation is more accessible.

The fellowship includes the following components:

1. Colloquiums

Fellows will deliver two colloquiums:

  • The first, held in the first month, is a closed session with faculty and peers, focused on the fellow’s research theme.
  • The second, a public colloquium near the end of the fellowship, will showcase their findings and provoke broader discussions, and feature expert panelists on the subject.

2. Working Paper Draft

Fellows are expected to produce at least one draft paper related to their fellowship project by the end of the program.

3. Course Seminars and Workshops

  • Fellows will be integrated into one of the host department’s courses, offering seminars, workshops, or guest lectures.
  • They will collaborate with other lecturers to stimulate debates and engage with students.

4. Developing Collaborative Research Projects

Fellows will work in interdisciplinary teams to design research projects that challenge colonial frameworks and advance decolonial scholarship.

5. Dissemination of Knowledge

Fellows will share their insights through various platforms, including academic journals, digital media, and public events, ensuring accessibility to broader audiences.

Universitas Indonesia Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship Requirements

To be eligible for the Universitas Indonesia Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • You must be a scholar based in Africa or Southeast Asia (excluding Indonesia).
  • The program specifically targets mid-career scholars, though early-career researchers with strong innovative potential may also be considered.
  • You should hold a Ph.D. or have equivalent senior research experience in the humanities.
  • Your research must fall within the Humanities or Social Sciences, with priority given to:
    • Anthropology
    • History
    • Philosophy
    • Archaeology

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Your research project should focus on:

  • A research project that challenges Eurocentric frameworks or colonial legacies.
  • A focus on South–to–South knowledge production and scholarly exchange.
  • Interest in specific thematic areas like Oral History, Public Heritage, Local Identity, or Intersectionality

Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship Required Documents

While applying for the 2026 Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship, you will be required to submit the following documents;

  • A current academic CV detailing institutional affiliation, research experience, publications, and relevant academic activities.

  • A concise research proposal describing the research project the applicant intends to pursue during the fellowship period, including:

    • Research objectives and key questions
    • Conceptual or methodological approach
    • Expected scholarly outputs (e.g., working papers, publications, teaching modules).
  • One recent publication or manuscript related to the applicant’s research area.

How To Apply for Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship

To apply for the 2026 Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Prepare all required documents
  • Applicants are required to submit their application materials via email to [email protected] with the subject line: Application – Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship – Full Name

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Deadline: April 30th, 2026


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