Do you have a book a research paper or a big project that needs quiet time? The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) has opened its Writing Fellowships 2027. Selected fellows spend two months in Johannesburg from 1 March to 30 April 2027. JIAS gives you a place to stay, daily meals, access to University of Johannesburg facilities and a monthly stipend. The application deadline is 30 November 2026.
You only need two documents to apply. These are a two page proposal and a comprehensive CV.
Last Information checked: 7 November 2026
Quick Facts
| Item | Details |
| Fellowship | JIAS Writing Fellowships 2027 |
| Host | Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Type | Residential writing fellowship |
| Length | Two months |
| Dates | 1 March 2027 to 30 April 2027 |
| Documents | A two page proposal and a comprehensive CV |
| Deadline | 30 November 2026 |
Fields You Can Apply From
JIAS names five main areas. It also says the fellowship is open to all fields of expertise.
- Humanities. Literature, history, philosophy, languages, cultural studies, arts and related fields
- Social Sciences. Sociology, political science, economics, anthropology, development studies and related fields
- Law. Legal research, policy development, human rights, constitutional issues and legal scholarship
- Public Policy. Governance, public administration, economic policy, social development and public sector reform
- Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, innovation and the wider effects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Your project must fit the purpose of the fellowship. That purpose is focused writing.
Fellowship Benefits
- A place to stay at JIAS during the fellowship
- Breakfast and lunch every day
- Access to the facilities of the University of Johannesburg
- A monthly taxable stipend
Who Should Apply
The fellowship suits people who already have a clear writing project and need time to finish or advance it. These include:
- Academics and university researchers
- Independent researchers and scholars
- Writers and authors
- Legal researchers and professionals
- Public policy specialists
- Social scientists
- Humanities scholars
- Researchers in technology and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Professionals who are writing a major research or intellectual publication
What You Need To Submit
Two page proposal
- Maximum two pages
- Explain the purpose of your writing project
- Explain why it matters
- Explain the results you expect
- Show that you can make real progress in two months
Comprehensive CV
- Your academic qualifications
- Your professional experience
- Your research activities and publications
- Other relevant achievements
- Evidence of the work you plan to complete during the fellowship as the call asks
A strong application shows your experience your writing goals and your ability to use the two months well.
Also See: CEGA Fellowship 2027 to 2028
How To Apply
- Choose one writing project you can advance between 1 March and 30 April 2027.
- Write your two page proposal.
- Prepare your comprehensive CV.
- Go to the official JIAS website and find the Writing Fellowship application instructions.
- Submit both documents through the official JIAS application channel before 30 November 2026.
For questions you can write to jiasinfo@uj.ac.za. This is the address JIAS used in its 2026 call.
Visit official website to Apply
Key Dates
- 30 November 2026: Application deadline
- 1 March 2027: Fellowship starts
- 30 April 2027: Fellowship ends
How This Call Compares with the 2026 Call
| Item | 2027 call | 2026 call on the JIAS website |
| Dates | 1 March to 30 April 2027 | 1 April to 30 June 2026 |
| Length | Two months | Three months |
| Application deadline | 30 November 2026 | 31 October 2025 |
| Documents | Two page proposal and comprehensive CV | CV, bio, headshot, motivation letter, project outline and two full drafts |
| Theme | Open to all fields with five named areas | Global Blackness with other strong projects also considered |
| Award | Monthly taxable stipend. Amount not stated | Taxable award of R90000 for three months |
