Wenner-Gren Foundation - Wadsworth African Fellowship (2027 intake)

Doctoral fellowships for African citizens from groups underrepresented in academic anthropology to complete a PhD in anthropology at a South African university (previous hosts include Wits and UCT).

African citizens resident in Africa at the time of application, from groups underrepresented in anthropology, with a pending or confirmed offer of doctoral admission at a South African university; separate letters from a home sponsor (e.g. UNIMA) and the host department are required.

Travel, living expenses, tuition, fees, taxes, insurance, books and research costs for doctoral study.

Online portal (1 November - 15 December): general information, three essays, budget, transcripts, CV, language evidence, and sponsor letters from home and host institutions.

Timeline:

Portal opens 1 November 2026 | Deadline 15 December 2026 | Decisions by 15 January 2027; fellowship begins the following academic year