The Department of Afro-American and African Studies (DAAS) at the University of Michigan is currently accepting applications for the prestigious Du Bois-Mandela-Rodney Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

This fellowship is open to academics conducting research in the field of Africa or the African diaspora. The program welcomes applicants from diverse fields including social sciences, humanities, and occasionally business, law, urban planning, and other professional schools.

You will benefit from a comprehensive fellowship package valued at $56,000. This includes a $52,000 stipend, health insurance, $3,000 for research and scholarly travel expenses, and up to $1,000 for moving fees to Ann Arbor for the residential period.

Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to be affiliated with DAAS, as well as associated departments and research institutes.

You will be expected to lead a five- or six-week “mini-course” on your research as a DAAS work-in-progress seminar during one of the residential semesters, and present at a colloquium during the academic year.

Fellowship Details:

• The host country is the United States.
• The university of University of Michigan is the host institution.
• Open to all nationalities
• The deadline for application is 1st Nov 2024.

Benefits of Fellowship Program:

• This scholarship is for residential use during the academic year. The fellowship package is valued at $56,000. A $52,000 stipend, health insurance, $3,000 toward research and scholarly travel expenses, and up to $1,000 toward moving fees to Ann Arbor are all included in the package.
• DAAS, as well as departments and research institutes associated with their initiatives, will likely continue to be affiliated with successful candidates.
• During one of the semesters in residence, you will be expected to lead a five- or six-week mini-course on your research for the DAAS, and you will also be expected to present at least one colloquium during the academic year.
• You will be introduced to novel, cutting-edge research subjects in Afro-American and African Studies through the mini course.

Requirement for Selection:

• You must be no more than five years past the completion date of your degree and hold a Ph.D. from a school other than the University of Michigan.
• You must have obtained a Ph.D. by January 1, 2020, at the latest, and August 31, 2025, at the latest, in order to be considered for the 2024–25 academic year.

Selection Criteria:

• All fields of study, including the social sciences, humanities, and, occasionally, business, law, urban planning, and other professional schools, will be taken into account.

Documents You Need for Application:

• A Cover letter containing your understanding of DAAS, your intellectual path, and a biographical statement.
• Resume detailing your work experience.
• A three to five-page (1000-word) research statement
• Diversity and personal statement.
• Writing sample for project abstract up to 30 pages, double-spaced.
• Three references’ names and contact details, who will be prompted to reply via an online system.

How to Apply:

• Gather all the documents required for the application process. Visit the application portal and apply using this LINK.
• The decision of the Fellowship Committee will be communicated to the candidates by Friday, December 13, 2024.