Apply for the 2025 African Oxford (AfOx) Visiting Fellowship Program – Fully Funded Opportunity at the University of Oxford
Are you an African researcher looking for a prestigious fellowship to advance your academic career? The African Oxford Initiative (AfOx) Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 offers a unique opportunity for outstanding African scholars to collaborate with researchers at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
This highly competitive program is designed to strengthen research capacity across Africa by fostering global research partnerships. It allows fellows to focus on a research project of their choice while building lasting academic connections with Oxford-based scholars.
About the AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program
The AfOx Visiting Fellowship is a flagship initiative of the African Oxford Initiative. It is delivered in collaboration with various departments and institutes at Oxford University, including:
The Oxford Department for International Development
The Mathematical Institute
The Law Faculty
The Refugee Studies Centre
The African Studies Centre
The Pandemic Sciences Institute (PSI)
TORCH (The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities)
The Improving Equitable Access to Healthcare program
The fellowship supports researchers for a 12-month period, including 10 months of virtual collaboration and a 2-month in-person residency at the University of Oxford during the Trinity Term (April to June).
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AfOx Fellowship Scholarship (Fellowship Benefits)
Successful applicants will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
Full Affiliation with the University of Oxford for 12 months
Two-month Fully Funded In-Person Residency at Oxford (April–June 2026)
Virtual Access to Oxford’s world-class libraries and research tools during the 10-month remote period
£1,000 Catalyst Grant for research collaboration
Free Accommodation: En-suite, single-occupancy study bedroom
Return Economy Flight Tickets and Airport Transfers
Visa Application Fee Coverage
Maintenance Allowance: Up to £250 per week during the in-person stay
Temporary University Card and College Membership, including access to senior common rooms
Importantly, no IELTS is required for this fellowship.
AfOx Fellowship Scholarship (Eligibility Criteria)
To qualify for the AfOx Visiting Fellowship 2025, applicants must:
Be a citizen of any African country or hold indefinite leave to remain in an African nation
Hold a position at an African university or research institution and be legally resident in the host country of their institution
Demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and international research collaboration
Application Deadline
Deadline to apply: June 6, 2025
How to Apply for the AfOx Fellowship 2025
Interested and eligible applicants are encouraged to begin their application process early. Click the button below to access the official application portal and submit your application before the deadline.
This fully funded fellowship at one of the world’s most prestigious universities is your chance to grow your academic profile, network with global researchers, and contribute to high-impact research. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to become part of the African Oxford community.
Apply now and take your research career to new heights!
