AfOx Visiting Fellowship 2026 at Oxford University for African Researchers

The AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme is an initiative of the Africa Oxford Initiative at the University of Oxford designed to strengthen academic collaboration between African researchers and Oxford scholars. The fellowship provides African researchers the opportunity to focus on a research project while building long-term partnerships with experts across the University of Oxford’s departments and colleges. Selected fellows will be affiliated with Oxford for 12 months, including 10 months of virtual engagement and a two-month in-person residency at Oxford during Trinity Term (April–June). During the fellowship, participants collaborate with an Oxford-based researcher and join an academic department and college within the university. Fellows gain access to Oxford’s extensive research resources, academic networks, and global policy engagement platforms. The program has helped African scholars develop long-term research collaborations, publish joint academic work, secure major research grants, and strengthen engagement with policymakers across Africa. Fellowship Areas The AfOx fellowship is offered through collaborations with several Oxford research centers including: • Oxford Department of International Development • African Studies Centre • Refugee Studies Centre • Mathematical Institute • Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH) • Law Faculty • Pandemic Sciences Institute • Oxford Cancer • Improving Equitable Access to Healthcare Fellowship Projects related to health equity in low- and middle-income countries are strongly encouraged. Eligibility Applicants must: • Be African researchers affiliated with an African institution • Identify an Oxford-based researcher as a collaborator • Propose a research project aligned with the fellowship themes • Demonstrate strong academic and research experience Applications from female researchers and underrepresented scholars are strongly encouraged. Benefits Oxford Affiliation Fellows are formally affiliated with a department and college at the University of Oxford. International Collaboration Build long-term research partnerships with Oxford scholars and global research networks. Research Development Access Oxford’s academic resources, libraries, and research expertise to advance your project. Global Impact Past fellows have produced joint publications, research grants, and policy contributions through the program.