Entries Now open for the Iso Lomso Fellowships 2024 for Early Career African Researchers (Fully Funded)
Entries are now open for the Iso Lomso Fellowships 2024 for Early Career African Researchers (Fully Funded). Iso Lomso, which means ‘the eye of tomorrow’ in isiXhosa, is a program designed for African scholars who have recently obtained a doctoral degree and hold an academic position at a university or research institution in Africa. The program aims to support these scholars in developing their research programs and becoming established scholars in their respective fields.
The Iso Lomso fellowships offer a three-year attachment to STIAS, allowing fellows to focus on their long-term research projects. The program welcomes scholars from all disciplines.
To be eligible for the 2024 call, applicants must be African nationals born after January 1, 1981. They should have an affiliation with a research or higher education institution in Africa and have obtained a doctoral degree after January 1, 2016. Additionally, applicants should have completed a post-doctoral fellowship or a similar research program. Successful candidates should be able to begin their residency at STIAS in 2025.
Benefits
1. Enjoy the benefits of a three-year attachment to STIAS, including the opportunity to spend up to ten months in residence to work on your research project.
2. Take advantage of links to partner institutions for advanced study or research abroad.
3. Receive funding to attend up to two international conferences or training workshops anywhere in the world.
4. Get support to convene a workshop with collaborators at STIAS or at their home institution.
5. Receive a lecturer replacement subsidy for your home institution during residency periods.
6. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in May 2024, with final selections made by the end of the month. Keep an eye on this page for updates.
Timeline:
In May 2024, we may reach out to the shortlisted candidates to gather any extra information needed for their proposed projects.
By the end of May 2024, we will make the final selection and notify the successful candidates in June 2024.
Please note that these dates are subject to change and will be updated on this page.7. For more information, visit the official webpage of the Iso Lomso Fellowships 2024.
