{"id":6790,"date":"2026-04-23T20:57:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6790"},"modified":"2026-04-24T17:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:34:15","slug":"decolonizing-humanities-fellowship-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6790","title":{"rendered":"Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-174112\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: April 30, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you a Southeast Asia (excluding Indonesia) or Africa scholar committed to challenging colonial legacies and reimagining foundational concepts in the humanities from a Global South perspective? Apply for the Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship, hosted by the Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (UI), supported by\u00a0Gerda Henkel Stiftung, is a critical initiative responding to the persistent dominance of colonial and Eurocentric frameworks in global humanities scholarship. Structural inequities continue to limit opportunities for scholars in the Global South to lead transformative, conceptual interventions, especially by restricting access to vital scholarly exchange, collaboration, and structured research.<\/p>\n<p>This fellowship is explicitly designed to counter these structural limitations by championing South-to-South epistemological experimentation and mainstreaming.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fellowship Components<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The fellowship includes the following components:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Colloquiums: Fellows will deliver two colloquiums:\n<ul>\n<li>The first, held in the first month, is a closed session with faculty and peers, focused on the fellow\u2019s research theme.<\/li>\n<li>The second, a public colloquium near the end of the fellowship, will showcase their findings and provoke broader discussions, and feature expert panelists on the subject.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Working Paper Draft: Fellows are expected to produce at least one paper draft related to their fellowship project by the end of the program.<\/li>\n<li>Course Seminars and Workshops:\n<ul>\n<li>Fellows will be integrated into one of the host department\u2019s courses, offering seminars, workshops, or guest lectures.<\/li>\n<li>They will collaborate with other lecturers to stimulate debates and engage with students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Developing Collaborative Research Projects<br \/>\nFellows will work in interdisciplinary teams to design research projects that challenge colonial frameworks and advance decolonial scholarship.<\/li>\n<li>Dissemination of Knowledge<br \/>\nFellows will share their insights through various platforms, including academic journals, digital media, and public events, ensuring accessibility to broader audiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monthly stipend for fellows to cover living costs in Indonesia.<\/li>\n<li>Visa fees and research stay permit processing.<\/li>\n<li>Travel costs for international flights (reimbursed up to limit).<\/li>\n<li>Reimbursement for research-related materials and supplies.<\/li>\n<li>Grant support for the fellow\u2019s first child under age 18.<\/li>\n<li>Grant support for each additional child under age 18.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to Southeast Asian (excluding Indonesia) or African scholars.<\/li>\n<li>Be committed to challenging colonial legacies and reimagining foundational concepts in the humanities from a Global South perspective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applicants should include the following documents in a single email submission:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Curriculum Vitae (CV): A current academic CV detailing institutional affiliation, research experience, publications, and relevant academic activities.<\/li>\n<li>Research Proposal (5 pages maximum): A concise proposal describing the research project the applicant intends to pursue during the fellowship period, including:\n<ul>\n<li>Research objectives and key questions<\/li>\n<li>Conceptual or methodological approach<\/li>\n<li>Expected scholarly outputs (e.g., working papers, publications, teaching modules).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Writing Sample (optional but encouraged): One recent publication or manuscript related to the applicant\u2019s research area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applicants are required to submit their application materials via email to\u00a0<strong>[email\u00a0protected]<\/strong>\u00a0with the subject line:\u00a0<em>Application \u2013 Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship \u2013 Full Name<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/anthropology.fisip.ui.ac.id\/international-programs\/decolonizing-humanities-fellowship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: April 30, 2026 Are you a Southeast Asia (excluding Indonesia) or Africa scholar committed to challenging colonial legacies and reimagining foundational concepts in the humanities from a Global South perspective? 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