

The Department of Africana Studies at Brown University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in the field of African studies for the 2026–2027 academic year . This is a full-time position with a teaching load of two courses per semester (four courses total). The successful candidate will teach primarily at the undergraduate level, with the possibility of offering a graduate-level course during the appointment.
The AfOx Visiting Fellowship 2026 offers exceptional African researchers the opportunity to collaborate with scholars at the University of Oxford. Fellows participate in 10 months of virtual collaboration and a 2-month in-person research visit in Oxford, building international research networks and advancing projects that address global challenges.
The AFRISE Challenge 2026 is a startup competition for young African entrepreneurs aged 18–35 with innovative and scalable business ideas. Selected participants will join a startup accelerator and mentorship program, with access to over $600,000 in technology credits from global partners including AWS, Microsoft, IBM, Canva, Zoho, and DigitalOcean.
The AfCFTA Sustainable Leap Youth Essay Competition 2026 invites young Africans aged 18–35 to share innovative policy ideas on how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can drive sustainable and low-carbon trade across the continent. Participants must submit a 2,000-word essay and a 1-minute video pitch presenting their policy recommendation.
The Workshop on Forced Displacement in Southeast Asia 2026 invites young and mid-career researchers, practitioners, and graduate students to participate in a collaborative research and training workshop at Chiang Mai University. Selected participants will engage in research discussions, field learning, and policy analysis focused on displacement challenges in Southeast Asia.
The Nestlé Cultivate YOUth Mentorship Program 2026 is a 6-month mentorship and leadership development program for young professionals aged 18–30 across Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Participants will receive one-on-one mentorship from Nestlé leaders, career guidance, and networking opportunities to help accelerate their professional growth.
The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education 2026 recognizes individuals, institutions, and organizations making outstanding contributions to advancing girls’ and women’s education globally. Each year, two laureates receive $50,000 to support innovative projects that promote gender equality in education.
The Code for Africa (CfA) AI Ethics Fellowship 2026 is a three-month fellowship for mid-career professionals working in digital governance, policy, and technology ethics. Fellows will conduct research and develop policy recommendations on ethical AI adoption in Africa while receiving a $500 monthly stipend, mentorship, and access to regional AI networks.
Applications are open for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) / BMW Group Intercultural Innovation Award 2026. The program supports nonprofit organizations working to promote intercultural dialogue, social inclusion, and innovative solutions to global challenges. Selected organizations will receive up to $20,000 in funding, mentorship, and access to a global network of changemakers. Application Deadline: 15 April 2026
Visiting Assistant Professor of Africana Studies