Universitas Indonesia Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship 2027 for International Scholars

Applications are now open for the Universitas Indonesia Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship 2027, a funded international fellowship designed for mid-career scholars from Africa and Southeast Asia. Hosted by Universitas Indonesia and supported by the Gerda Henkel Stiftung, this fellowship aims to strengthen decolonial approaches in humanities research while encouraging academic collaboration among scholars from the Global South.

This unique research fellowship offers selected scholars the opportunity to spend 6 to 12 months in Indonesia, conducting research, engaging in teaching activities, and contributing to interdisciplinary academic discussions. The program provides monthly financial support, travel assistance, visa support, and research funding, making it an excellent opportunity for humanities scholars seeking to expand their academic impact.

Fellowship Overview

• Host Country: Indonesia
• Host Institution: Universitas Indonesia
• Fellowship Name: Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship 2027
• Funded By: Gerda Henkel Stiftung
• Duration: 6 to 12 Months
• Eligible Nationality: Scholars from Africa and Southeast Asia (excluding Indonesia)
• Application Deadline: 30 April 2026

About the Fellowship

The Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship 2027 was created to support scholars who are working to challenge Eurocentric frameworks in humanities research. The fellowship encourages South-to-South academic collaboration, helping researchers from Africa and Southeast Asia lead scholarly discussions on decolonial methodologies.

Selected fellows will be based at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Indonesia, where they will conduct research, participate in seminars, and collaborate with academic staff on interdisciplinary projects.

The fellowship provides strong financial and academic support, including:

• Monthly stipend for living expenses
• International travel reimbursement
• Visa processing support
• Research materials funding
• Family allowance
• Travel support for children under 18

These benefits allow fellows to focus on their research and academic activities while staying in Indonesia.

• Fellowship

This fellowship is especially valuable for scholars in fields such as:

• Anthropology
• History
• Philosophy
• Cultural Studies
• Humanities and Social Sciences

Scholars from Africa and Southeast Asia (excluding Indonesia) are eligibile to apply.

To be eligible for the Universitas Indonesia Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship 2027, applicants must:

• Be a mid-career scholar
• Be affiliated with an academic institution in Africa or Southeast Asia
• Not be a citizen of Indonesia
• Have a research focus aligned with decolonial humanities methodologies
• Demonstrate a strong academic background and publication record

Since the fellowship supports only a small number of scholars each year, applicants must present strong research proposals and academic achievements.

Fellowship Activities

Selected fellows will actively contribute to academic life at Universitas Indonesia by:

• Conducting independent research
• Participating in collaborative research projects
• Delivering two colloquiums
• Producing at least one working paper
• Leading seminars or workshops
• Contributing to publications or public dissemination activities

This fellowship is designed for scholars who are interested not only in research funding but also in meaningful academic collaboration and intellectual exchange.

Why This Fellowship Matters

The Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship addresses inequalities in global knowledge production by supporting scholars from regions that are often underrepresented in academic research.

It helps scholars:

• Expand their international research networks
• Develop regionally grounded research perspectives
• Strengthen academic publications
• Engage in decolonial scholarship leadership
• Promote non-Western knowledge frameworks

This makes the fellowship an important platform for scholars seeking to influence global academic discourse through perspectives rooted in the Global South.

Interested candidates must prepare a strong fellowship application highlighting their academic background and research proposal.

Application steps:

1. Prepare a research proposal aligned with decolonial humanities
2. Gather academic and professional documents
3. Submit the fellowship application through the official application system before the deadline
4. Await shortlisting and further communication from the host institution

Because only two fellows are selected each year, candidates should ensure their research proposal is well-developed and academically strong.

Application Deadline

The last date to apply for the Universitas Indonesia Decolonizing Humanities Fellowship 2027 is:

30 April 2026 (23:59 GMT+7)

Late applications are not accepted, so applicants should submit their materials as early as possible.