Open Call for Toni Morrison Senior Fellowship at Africa Institute

Open Call: 2027 Toni Morrison Senior Fellowship in African Diaspora Literature and Cultural Studies

Application deadline: September 30, 2026

The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, invites applications for the 2027 Toni Morrison Senior Fellowship in African Diaspora Literature and Cultural Studies, a full-time, one-year residency in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Named in honor of Toni Morrison, the fellowship offers dedicated time to advance a book or manuscript project, workshop research in progress, and engage in teaching and intellectual exchange with faculty, fellows, and graduate students. The residency provides an interdisciplinary setting for research shaped by connections across Africa, the Arab world, and the Indian Ocean.

The fellowship welcomes associate and full professors, as well as independent authors and public intellectuals whose writing has earned critical recognition in fields related to Africa and its diaspora.

View fellowship details, eligibility criteria, and application requirements

For questions or application assistance, contact applications@theafricainstitute.org.

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