HFG Fellowship 2027 in Africa | Fully Funded

The HFG Fellowship (Harry Frank Guggenheim African Fellow Awards) recognizes emerging African scholars studying aspects of violence related to the African continent. Fellows receive a $10,000 fieldwork research grant, mentorship, workshops, conference sponsorship, and publication support for projects judged to be of high quality and policy relevance.

Applicants must be aged 45 or younger, currently enrolled in an accredited PhD program at an African higher‑education institution, and living on the African continent. Proposals must be directly relevant to violence in Africa.

Proposals may come from the social and natural sciences or allied disciplines. Eligible focus areas include war, crime, terrorism, family and intimate‑partner violence, climate instability and resource competition, racial/ethnic/religious conflict, and political extremism and nationalism.

The fellowship provides a $10,000 fieldwork research grant. In addition to the grant, fellows receive mentoring, an in‑person methods workshop on the African continent, conference sponsorship, and editorial and publication assistance.

The HFG African Fellow Awards last two years. During this period fellows undertake fieldwork, participate in a methods workshop and writing workshop, receive mentoring, and present findings at an international conference.

The application window for the cycle noted in the source is between 1 December 2026 and 1 March 2027. The listed application deadline is 1 March 2027 (11:59 PM ET).

Required documents include a research proposal (10–15 pages, clear and policy‑relevant), academic and professional references, an updated CV and transcripts, and evidence of PhD enrollment at an African higher‑education institution.

Selection is based on relevance to violence, originality, scale, and potential utility of findings. Proposals must demonstrate clear implications for policies to reduce violence. Historical research is considered only if relevant to current situations of violence.

Research is conducted on the African continent, with workshops, mentoring, and other fellowship activities provided locally in Africa. Fellows are sponsored to present findings at an international conference as part of the program.

Create an account on the HFG application portal, prepare and submit your research proposal and required documents, and apply online during the application period (1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027). Await the decision from the HFG Board of Directors.