The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) has announced its ninth Writing Fellowship program for 2025. This fellowship is designed to provide a dedicated space and time for scholars and creatives to delve deeply into experimental research and creative work, focusing on the theme of Global Blackness. Here's a comprehensive overview of the fellowship:
JIAS Writing Fellowship 2025 Overview
The JIAS Writing Fellowship 2025 is a three-month residency at the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study. The fellowship offers established scholars, creatives, and thought leaders a unique opportunity to focus on their work within a supportive environment. Centered on Global Blackness, the fellowship covers travel, accommodation, daily meals, and a monthly stipend. Fellows access the University of Johannesburg's facilities and receive personalized coaching, fostering collaboration and innovation in exploring diverse experiences related to Blackness.
Theme: Global Blackness
The 2025 fellowship will focus on the theme of Global Blackness, exploring the diversity of Black experiences, intellectual traditions, and theories across different regions and time periods.
Duration and Dates
The fellowship will run from April 1st to June 30th, 2025.
Scholarship Benefits
Travel and Accommodation: Round-trip flights to Johannesburg and private accommodation in a residential suite at JIAS.
Daily Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided from Monday to Friday.
Monthly Enrichment Activities: Access to various activities to enhance the fellowship experience.
University Access: Fellows can utilize the facilities of the nearby University of Johannesburg.
Monthly Stipend: A taxable monthly stipend totaling ZAR 90,000 over the 3-month residency.
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is open to established scholars, creative practitioners, and thought leaders, with a preference for individuals from or closely aligned to Global South contexts. Applicants should have a strong track record in their respective fields, whether it be publications, exhibitions, or interdisciplinary projects.
Eligibility Criteria
Scholars: Applicants should hold a PhD and demonstrate meaningful engagement within their field.
Creative Practitioners: Applicants without a PhD should have a strong track record of exhibitions, projects, or interdisciplinary research.
Preference: Given to individuals from the Global South, women, and gender-diverse applicants of color.
Application Process
Applicants should share the following as PDF documents to: [jiasinfo@uj.ac.za], with the following email subject line: “2025 Writing Fellowship Application [insert full name]”
CV, bio & headshot (may include links to websites or other relevant resources)
Brief motivation on why Johannesburg and JIAS present a meaningful location for the proposed research project (max 250 words)
Research project outline, detailing a definite writing project (such as a book in progress) or creative project (such as a new body of work) you plan to work towards over the residency period. This can include a synopsis or abstract for publications, screenplays or scripts, or an artist’s statement/project outline for creative projects (max 1000 words). Where relevant, images and links can be included in the PDF document.
🗓️ Application Deadline: January 4, 2025, at midnight SAST.
Conclusion
The JIAS Writing Fellowship 2025 offers a unique opportunity for scholars and creatives to immerse themselves in their work, free from the usual academic and professional burdens. By focusing on the theme of Global Blackness, the fellowship aims to explore the diverse experiences, intellectual traditions, and theories connected to Blackness across different geographies and contexts. This fellowship not only provides financial support but also fosters a community of dedicated writers and artists, encouraging collaboration and innovation.
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