CSAAD 2026 - 2027 Pre Doctoral Research Fellowship

The CSAAD Predoctoral Fellowship is open to anyone within the Humanities and Social Sciences whose research focuses on Africa or its Diaspora, and who is in the writing phase of their dissertation. The successful applicant will spend the 2026-27 academic year at the CSAAD offices at NYU. The Fellowship provides a $30,000 stipend and health insurance.

The application must include:

1. A one-page letter of introduction.
2. A two-page summary of the dissertation project.
3. A representative chapter of the dissertation.
4. One letter of recommendation.
5. Curriculum Vitae
6. Disclosure of any additional support (fellowships, scholars) for 2026-27.

Application Deadline: February 09, 2026
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