ASA Presidential Fellowships
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ASA Presidential Fellowships support Africa-based scholars and practitioners attending the ASA Annual Meeting and visiting US institutions to present research, build networks, and explore collaboration.
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Funder: African Studies Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Annual nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per fellowship for travel and conference expenses; approximately three to five fellows supported
Summary: Supports Africa-based scholars and practitioners attending the ASA Annual Meeting and visiting US institutions to present research and build collaborations.
Key Information: Nomination requires an ASA member at a US higher education institution willing to host and mentor the fellow.
Description
Established in 2010, the African Studies Association’s Presidential Fellowships support scholarly exchange for Africa-based scholars and practitioners with an intellectual interest in Africa. Fellows attend the ASA Annual Meeting and visit US institutions of higher learning immediately before or after the conference. These visits provide opportunities to present research, engage with academics working on Africa-related issues, form networks, and explore collaboration.
The program combines fellowships supported by ASA and member contributions with named fellowships backed by sponsors or donors. The ASA Samora & Graça Machel Presidential Fellows Fund supports annual fellowships in the humanities and social sciences. Established in 2024 through a gift from Allen and Barbara Isaacman, the fund honors the Mozambican leaders and activists Samora and Graça Machel. Hosting and conference mentoring are central to the fellowship experience.
