African Fellowships for Research in Indigenous and Alternative Knowledges (AFRIAK)
Seven-month research fellowship for African researchers aged 35 or under working with Indigenous or local knowledge, backed by the Mastercard Foundation.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Fellowship, Research
Destination
Africa (fellowship with one month at an intellectual hub abroad)
Funding
The page does not state fellowship amounts. The seven-month programme includes fieldwork, one month at an intellectual hub in another country, and an induction workshop.
Eligible applicants
African nationals aged 35 or below based in Africa
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Overview
African Fellowships for Research in Indigenous and Alternative Knowledges (AFRIAK) is offered by CODESRIA for Fellowship, Research study in Africa (fellowship with one month at an intellectual hub abroad). Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Fellowship stipend
Not specified
Residency at an intellectual hub
Included
The page does not state fellowship amounts. The seven-month programme includes fieldwork, one month at an intellectual hub in another country, and an induction workshop. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- African nationals residing on the African continent.
- International eligibility
- Applicants must live on the African continent.
- AgeRequired
- 35 or below at time of application.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Official eligibility summary
Open to young African nationals aged 35 or below who live in Africa and do research or knowledge work drawing on Indigenous or local knowledge. Applicants should be based in a formal research or knowledge institution or an Indigenous knowledge centre; practitioners with formal qualifications are also encouraged. Individuals or groups of three to five can apply; up to 70% of fellows will be young women.
Applicant profile
- African nationals aged 35 or below based in Africa
Study route
- Fellowship, Research study in Africa (fellowship with one month at an intellectual hub abroad)
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to young African nationals aged 35 or below who live in Africa and do research or knowledge work drawing on Indigenous or local knowledge. Applicants should be based in a formal research or knowledge institution or an Indigenous knowledge centre; practitioners with formal qualifications are also encouraged. Individuals or groups of three to five can apply; up to 70% of fellows will be young women.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- CV details
- Structured concept note
- Two reference letters
How to apply
- 1
Submit through the CODESRIA portal for the fellowship
- 2
Include a concept note and two signed reference letters
- 3
Wait for notification (successful applicants only)
Application timeline
Application cycle
The second cohort closed at 23:59 GMT on 15 February 2026. No next call is announced.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
CODESRIA
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.