Fellowship Residency

African and African Diaspora Studies Dissertation Fellowship

Boston College African and African Diaspora Studies Program Original Source
Award

$37,500 - $37,500

Deadline

Jan 12, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

Boston College's African & African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS) announces its dissertation fellowship competition. Scholars working in any discipline in the Social Sciences or Humanities, with projects focusing on any topic within African and/or African Diaspora Studies, are eligible to apply. The program seeks applicants pursuing innovative, preferably interdisciplinary, projects in dialogue with critical issues and trends within the field. The fellowship is a 9-month residential award requiring the fellow to remain in residence for the academic year, deliver one research presentation, and teach one seminar course. The fellow will receive compensation for teaching the course and is expected to attend AADS lectures, works-in-progress sessions, and generally be a part of the intellectual life of the program. The fellowship provides comprehensive support including a stipend, health insurance access, research budget, moving expenses, and office space to support dissertation completion.

Duration 9 - 10 mo
1 award

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

research_proposal writing_sample cv letters_of_recommendation

Additional benefits

  • health_insurance
  • training
  • networking
  • mentorship

Restrictions

  • geographic_restrictions

Post-award obligations

  • present_findings
  • reporting_requirements