FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowship Programme for Researchers from Africa 2026/2027

The FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowship Programme invites researchers based in African institutions to conduct their own research projects at the University of Freiburg, with a focus on sustainable governance. Fellowships last six months, spanning September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027, and include a fellowship contract or other compensation, a research cost contribution, a mobility allowance and travel costs for inbound and outbound journeys.

Fellowship contract or compensation, research_cost_contribution, mobility_allowance, travel costs for inbound and outbound journeys, opportunity to conduct one's own research project at the University of Freiburg.

Applicants must hold a completed doctoral degree and have a minimum of eight years of post-doctoral experience, be based in an African country, and have a record of peer-reviewed publications.

Apply through the online application portal with required attachments (project proposal, CV, publication list, PhD diploma, Letter of Cooperation).