Harry Frank Guggenheim African Fellow Awards: The Harry Frank Guggenheim African Fellow Awards (formerly the Harry Frank Guggenheim Young African Scholars) recognize emerging African scholars studying aspects of violence on or directly related to the African continent.
Application Deadline
- 1 March 2027 (11:59 PM ET)
Tell Me About The Fellowship
The HFG African Fellow Awards (formerly the Young African Scholars program) recognize emerging African scholars studying aspects of violence directly related to the African continent. Every two years, about a dozen fellows are selected for projects judged to be of high quality and closely relevant to the Foundation’s mission of understanding and reducing violence.
Which Fields are Eligible
Proposals may come from the social and natural sciences or allied disciplines, focusing on:
- War
- Crime
- Terrorism
- Family & Intimate-Partner Violence
- Climate Instability & Resource Competition
- Racial, Ethnic & Religious Conflict
- Political Extremism & Nationalism
Type
- Research Fellowship | PhD Scholars | Africa
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
- Be aged 45 or younger.
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited PhD program at an African higher‑education institution.
- Be living on the African continent.
- Submit a research proposal directly relevant to violence in Africa.
How Are Fellows Selected
- Based on relevance to violence, originality, scale, and potential utility of findings.
- Proposals must demonstrate clear implications for policies to reduce violence.
- Historical research considered only if relevant to current situations of violence.
Which Countries are Eligible
- Global citizenship allowed, but applicants must be PhD students enrolled at African institutions and residing in Africa.
Where Will the Fellowship Be Taken
- Research conducted on the African continent, with workshops and mentoring provided locally.
How Many Fellows
- Approximately 12 fellows selected every two years.
What is the Benefit of the Fellowship
- $10,000 fieldwork research grant.
- In‑person methods workshop on the African continent.
- Mentoring from senior African and Africanist scholars.
- Sponsorship at an international conference to present findings.
- Editorial and publication assistance through a writing workshop.
How Long Will the Fellowship Last
- Two years.
Required Documents
- Research proposal (10–15 pages, clear, concise, policy‑relevant).
- Academic and professional references.
- Updated CV and transcripts.
- Evidence of PhD enrollment.
How to Apply
- Create an account on the HFG application portal.
- Prepare and submit your research proposal and required documents.
- Apply online between 1 December 2026 and 1 March 2027.
- Await decision from the HFG Board of Directors.
Visit the Application Webpage for details
