Apply Now: AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme for African Students

Published: 08 May 2025

The AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme is designed to allow exceptional African researchers to build international networks and focus on a project of their choice in collaboration with Oxford-based scholars.

Fellows will be affiliated with the University of Oxford for 12 months,  including ten months of virtual engagement and a two month in-person visit to Oxford between May and June (Trinity term). During the Fellowship, AfOx Fellows are associated with a Department and a College within the University. To apply for a fellowship,  all applicants must have an Oxford-based researcher named as their collaborator on their application. 

AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program

Benefits of AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program

• During the 10 months of virtual engagement fellows will have remote access to resources available at Oxford University including library access and support to strengthening research leadership skills.
• During the in-person fellowship selected Fellows will be provided with accommodation. A temporary University card for access to the University and college buildings and temporary membership to the host college’s Senior Common Room will be granted for the period of residency.
• The fellowship will also include return economy flight ticket, airport transfer, visa fee and a maintenance allowance for incidental expenses during the residence (up to £250 per week according to University guidelines).

Requirements for AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program

• A national of any African country or have indefinite leave to remain in any African country.
• You must also have a position in an African university/research institution domiciled in an African country and are a legal resident in the host country of your institution.

Selection Process

Fellows will be affiliated with the University of Oxford for 12 months,  including 10 months of virtual engagement and a 2 month in-person visit to Oxford during Trinity term.

Application Deadline

How to Apply