Applications are now open for the Fully funded AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme at the University of Oxford

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Closing Date: 6 June 2025

Applications are now open for the Fully funded AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme at the University of Oxford

Overview

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.

Providing opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations

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 April to 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 fellowships are offered through a range of partnerships. Applicants for the improving equitable access to healthcare fellowship can apply to work with a collaborator in any Oxford department but will need to have a project in the area of improving equitable access to healthcare in low- and middle-income countries. 

AfOx strongly encourage applications from female and underrepresented researchers. AfOx fellows have developed long-term partnerships with colleagues in Oxford, which have led to significant research outcomes, including joint publications, new research projects, breakthroughs in engagement with African policy-makers and substantial research funding. Through the programme, African scholars have made significant contributions to the intellectual and social life of Oxford while simultaneously gaining opportunities for accessing the range of resources, knowledge and expertise in the University.

AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme Structure

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). 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.