The Universitas Indonesia Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship 2027, a financed worldwide initiative intended for mid-career researchers from Africa and Southeast Asia, is currently accepting applications. This fellowship, which is hosted by Universitas Indonesia with funding from the Gerda Henkel Stiftung, aims to promote cooperation among academics from the Global South and advance decolonial ideas in humanities study.
Selected recipients of this fellowship will have the chance to spend six to twelve months in Indonesia conducting research, teaching, and participating in multidisciplinary academic interactions. The program is a great chance for scholars who want to expand their academic horizons because it provides monthly financial support, travel help, visa facilitation, and research funding.
The Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship 2027 is intended to assist scholars who are questioning Eurocentric narratives in the humanities. It encourages South-to-South cooperation, allowing academics from Southeast Asia and Africa to actively participate in debates about decolonial approaches.
Fellows will be housed at Universitas Indonesia’s Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, where they will work with faculty members on multidisciplinary academic projects, conduct research, and take part in seminars.
Host Country: Indonesia
Funded By: The Gerda Henkel Stiftung
University: Universitas Indonesia
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Subject: Anthropology
Duration: 6 to 12 Months
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded,
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be academics in the middle of their careers with appropriate research and teaching experience.
- must be officially connected to an accredited research or academic organization in Southeast Asia or Africa.
- should not be an Indonesian citizen because the fellowship is meant for scholars from other countries.
- In the humanities, research objectives should be in line with decolonial approaches, especially those that question Eurocentric viewpoints.
- Candidates must possess a solid academic background, as evidenced by their publications, research projects, and scholarly contributions.
- Because the fellowship only chooses a small number of participants annually, applicants must submit a strong research proposal and show exceptional academic accomplishments in order to be considered.
Benefits:
- A monthly allowance to cover living costs while the fellowship is in effect
- Payment for foreign travel expenses to and from Indonesia
- Assistance with obtaining a visa to guarantee a seamless move
- Funding for scholarly resources and research materials
- Extra family allowance for dependents traveling with you
- Support for minors under the age of eighteen when traveling
- These advantages allow fellows to live in Indonesia and focus entirely on their academic and research endeavors.
Fellowship Activities:
- Selected fellows will actively engage in academic life at Universitas Indonesia through:
- Conducting independent research in their area of expertise
- Participating in collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects
- Delivering two academic colloquiums to share their work
- Producing at least one working paper during the fellowship period
- Leading seminars or workshops for students and faculty
- Contributing to publications or public dissemination of research findings
- This fellowship is intended for scholars who seek not only research funding but also meaningful academic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and intellectual engagement
Deadline: 30 April 2026
