Introduction JIAS Writing Fellowship 2025
The South African JIAS Writing Fellowship 2025 is calling for passionate writers for some writing grants over the course of three months. This year, the focus of the fellowship will be on Global Blackness in its varied forms in Black experience, intellect, and theoretical approach. The program invites analytical, interdisciplinary research projects, as well as collaborative initiatives.
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Overview
- Host Country: South Africa
- Host Institute: Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS)
- Location: University of Johannesburg
- Duration: 3 months
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Benefits of the JIAS Fellowship 2025 in South Africa
- Travel: Return economy ticket included.
- Accommodation: Provided in a private residential space at JIAS.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday.
- Activities: Monthly developmental activities.
- Facilities: Access to nearby facilities.
- Stipend: A monthly taxable stipend of ZAR 30,000 for three months.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants: Established researchers, innovative practitioners, or influencers.
- Qualifications: Preference will be given to PhD holders; however, creative practitioners with experience of interdisciplinary research are also welcome to apply.
- Research Projects: It expects the applicants to be engaged in new research projects or publications within the scope of research.
- Preference: Priority is for candidates closely associate with Global South contexts and women applicants.
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Required Documents
- CV
- Passport Copy
- Bio and Headshot (with website links if applicable)
- Motivation Letter: Explaining the proposed research project.
- Research Project Outline: Including a synopsis or abstract, screenplays or scripts, relevant pictures, and online links.
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Application Deadline JIAS Writing Fellowship 2025
The deadline to send your email application is January 4, 2025.
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How to Apply
- Compile a biography and headshot; you may include links to your website. This would be followed by a motivation letter for your proposed research project, and a detailed outline of the proposed research project (including synopsis, also abstract, screenplays or scripts, relevant pictures and online links).
- Action: Email the documents in PDF format to jiasinfo@uj.ac.za under the subject line “2025 Writing Fellowship Application (your full name)”.
- Interviewing: Only those who give online interview will be consider.