Program Description:

Title: AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 for African Researchers

Application Deadline: 6 June 2025

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AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 for African Researchers: Overview

The AfOx (Africa Oxford Initiative) Visiting Fellowship Programme 2025 is a fully funded opportunity for exceptional African researchers to collaborate with University of Oxford scholars on research projects of their choice. The programme promotes international, interdisciplinary partnerships that enhance African research and innovation.

AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 for African Researchers: Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be based at an African academic or research institution.

• Have a clearly defined research project.

• Secure an Oxford-based researcher as a collaborator before applying.

• (For healthcare-focused fellowships) Propose a project that addresses equitable access to healthcare in low- and middle-income countries.

• Be from any discipline—applications from female and underrepresented researchers are strongly encouraged.

AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 for African Researchers Benefits

• 12-month affiliation with the University of Oxford.

• Includes 10 months of virtual collaboration and a 2-month in-person residency in Oxford (May–June 2026).

• Association with a department and college at Oxford.

• Access to Oxford’s research facilities, resources, and networks.

• Opportunity to establish long-term international partnerships and co-author publications.

AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 for African Researchers: Application Requirements

• Research proposal aligned with the selected partner theme.

• Details of an Oxford-based academic collaborator.

• CV and supporting documents (as outlined in the application portal).

AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 for African Researchers: Selection Criteria

• Quality and relevance of the research proposal.

• Potential for long-term collaboration and academic impact.

• Applicant’s track record and potential to benefit from the fellowship.

• Alignment with AfOx’s vision for equitable partnerships and African research capacity building.

AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 for African Researchers: Restrictions

• Applicants must be committed to participating in the full 12-month fellowship.

• Applications without an Oxford collaborator will not be considered.

AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 for African Researchers: Application Process

1. Identify and secure an Oxford collaborator.

2. Choose a suitable fellowship partner theme (if applicable).

3. Submit your application online, including all required documents.

4. Application deadline: 11:59 AM (UK time), 6 June 2025.