Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships 2027

Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships 2027

Brief Description

The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) has officially opened applications for the 2027 Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships. This prestigious fully funded fellowship in South Africa offers a two-month residential stay designed for academics, researchers, writers, and creative professionals to focus entirely on completing a significant writing project. Running from March 1 to April 30, 2027, near the Melville Koppies in Johannesburg, the program provides a quiet, focused environment for writing, reflection, and academic community building. Whether you are an academic, novelist, scientist, poet, playwright, independent researcher, or journalist, you will find the dedicated space and resources you need to push your project across the finish line without the distractions of daily routines.

Name of Host Institution

Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS), in partnership with access to facilities at the nearby University of Johannesburg.

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

• Have an active writing project or work in progress that you intend to complete during the fellowship.
• Submit a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your ongoing work in progress.
• Provide a two-page proposal outlining your proposed writing project.
• Submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your academic, professional, or creative experience.
• Be fully available for the two-month fellowship period from March 1 to April 30, 2027, keeping outside commitments to a minimum.

Fellowship Benefits

Selected writing fellows will receive a comprehensive support package designed to make your residency completely seamless. This includes private residential accommodation at JIAS, daily breakfast and lunch, full access to facilities at the University of Johannesburg, a dedicated space for writing and academic interaction, and a taxable monthly stipend.

Deadline

Applications close on November 30, 2026.

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The fellowship is situated near the Melville Koppies in Johannesburg, South Africa, hosted by the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study.

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Yes, providing a letter of support from a prospective publisher will be considered an advantage during the review process.

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Fellows receive private residential accommodation at JIAS along with daily breakfast and lunch.

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