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Maria Sibylla Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA); University of Freiburg; German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR); University of Ghana
Individual Residential Fellowships
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Up to five individual residential fellowships for 2027/28, lasting 3–6 months, for researchers to conduct their own projects connected to MIASA’s thematic research areas.
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Do I qualify
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- profession scholar Exact current official rule
- degree doctoral degree awarded at least 3 months before fellowship start Exact current official rule
- research project connected to MIASA thematic research areas Exact current official rule
- data collection is not the main purpose Exact current official rule
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities, Social sciences
What's covered Stipend only
- Funding type
- Stipend only
- Funding details
- For fellows affiliated with an institution, the fellows’ salary or teaching substitution costs are met by MIASA; the fellows’ salary or teaching substitution costs are met by MIASA; Fellows may be eligible for a post adjustment to a minimum fellowship amount; Fellows without employment receive an individual monthly grant.; MIASA pays an accommodation allowance of up to 1500€/month; can receive a family allowance; reimburses travel costs at the beginning and the end of the fellowship
- Duration
- < 6 months
- Host country
- Ghana
- Host institution
- MIASA at the University of Ghana, Legon campus
What I need Not listed here
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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- Complete and send the online application form through the application platform. Required
- Register after sending the application form. Required
- After registration, edit the application form, upload the required annexes, and complete the ethical issues questionnaire. Follow the stated page limits and formatting requirements. Required
- Submit the completed application form together with the annexes by the deadline; incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Required
- Deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Deadline notes
- The current MIASA page states 15 October 2026, 23:59 UTC; the application platform states 15 October 2026, 24:00 UTC.
- Deadline timezone
- UTC
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The current call is for 3–6 months during academic year 2027/2028, with flexible start dates from 1 September 2027 and an end date no later than 31 August 2028. Applications are accepted in English and French. Fellowships are residential and require full-time presence, subject to approved leave.
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