The Mastercard Foundation is pleased to announce the applications for its 2026 University of California Berkeley Visiting Fellowship.
The UC Berkeley Visiting Fellowship is a fully funded opportunity that aims to provide fellows with the opportunity to pursue independent research with existing UC Berkeley faculty.
In this post, we will explain the details of the fellowship, its criteria, and how to apply.
University of California Berkeley Visiting Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Living Expenses | Travel Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 5, 2025
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University of California Berkeley Visiting Fellowship Details:
Applications are now open for the 2026 University of California (UC) Berkeley Visiting Fellowships.
The Center for African Studies, with the support of the Mastercard Foundation, is pleased to announce two Visiting Fellowships to be hosted at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Eligibility Requirements for UC Berkeley Visiting Fellowship
To be considered for the UC Berkeley Visiting Fellowship, you must:
- Reside in an African country, and affiliated with an African institution (University, Think Tank, or Non-Governmental Organization).
- Be in possession of a PhD at the time of application.
- Have demonstrated potential to contribute meaningfully to their field of study.
- Although the field of study is not restricted to the following areas of research, preference will be given to projects that focus on issues of youth, labor, livelihoods, mobility, displacement, technology, democracy, futures among others.
Benefits of University of California Berkeley Visiting Fellowship 2026
- The purpose of the Fellowship is to provide Fellows with the opportunity to pursue independent research, complete a major article or book, foster academic ties with existing UC Berkeley faculty, and enrich the life of the Center by mentoring Mastercard Foundation Scholars during their stay. (Read more on Mastercard Foundation Scholars).
- The Fellowship is one semester (four months) in duration, commences no later than Tuesday 20 January 2026, and is non-renewable.
How to Apply for University of California Berkeley Visiting Fellowship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the University of California (UC) Berkeley Visiting Fellowship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below to visit the fellowship webpage
- All candidates are requested to submit a CV, and a research proposal not exceeding 2 pages (excluding references) in length to asc@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail).
- The deadline for submissions is September 5th, 2025.
Deadline: September 5, 2025
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