Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2027 Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships. The two-month fellowship provides academics, researchers, writers and other professionals with an opportunity to focus on completing a significant writing project in a supportive academic environment.
The fellowship will run from March 1 to April 30, 2027, at the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS).
The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) invites applications from individuals working across a wide range of disciplines and fields of expertise.
The fellowship offers participants a quiet environment for writing, reflection and academic community building, situated near the Melville Koppies in Johannesburg.
Previous JIAS fellows have included academics, novelists, scientists, poets, playwrights, independent researchers and journalists.
Successful applicants are encouraged to keep their academic and professional commitments outside JIAS to a minimum during the fellowship.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
Applicants are required to:
- Have a writing project or work in progress they intend to complete during the fellowship.
- Submit a portfolio of evidence demonstrating their work in progress.
- Submit a two-page proposal outlining their proposed writing project.
- Provide a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV).
- Be available for the two-month fellowship period, from March 1 to April 30, 2027.
A letter of support from a prospective publisher will be considered an advantage.
Eligible Fields
Applications are welcome from individuals working in any field of expertise, including:
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Law
- Public Policy
- Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
- Other academic, scientific, creative and professional disciplines
Fellowship Benefits
Each selected Writing Fellow will receive:
- Accommodation: Private residential accommodation at JIAS.
- Meals: Daily breakfast and lunch.
- University Facilities: Access to facilities at the nearby University of Johannesburg.
- Monthly Stipend: A monthly stipend, which is taxable.
- Research Environment: A dedicated space for writing, reflection and academic interaction.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Two-page proposal: Describing the writing project they intend to undertake during the fellowship.
- Comprehensive CV: Detailing their academic, professional or creative experience.
- Portfolio of evidence: Demonstrating the work in progress they intend to complete during the fellowship.
Applicants may also provide a letter of support from a prospective publisher, where available.
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