The University of Fort Hare (UFH) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for Postdoctoral Research Fellowship opportunities in various disciplines for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Closing Date: 13 June 2025
Location: University of Fort Hare, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Duration: 12 months (renewable subject to performance)
Fellowship Value: R300,000 per annum (non-taxable)
1. Postdoctoral Fellowship: Politics and Philosophy (Alice Campus)
Reference: EC000693
Specializations:
- Identity, citizenship, and conflicts in Africa
- Nation-state building and regional integration in Africa
- The politics of indigenization in South African politics
Eligibility:
- PhD in Political Science, International Relations, or related field (not older than 5 years)
- Preference: South African citizens, especially women
- Must relocate to Alice campus
Requirements:
- Motivation letter
- 2 draft research proposals
- CV with 3 referees
- Certified copies of qualifications (SAQA certificates if applicable)
📧 Apply via: Postdocs@ufh.ac.za
CC: BSolani@ufh.ac.za
Enquiries: VFerim@ufh.ac.za
2. Postdoctoral Fellowship: Economics (Alice Campus)
Reference: EC000695
Focus Area:
- Macroeconomics with emphasis on SADC financial integration, institutions, and growth
Eligibility:
- PhD in Economics (completed within last 5 years)
- Experience with EViews, STATA
- Preference: South African citizens and women
Requirements:
- Motivation letter (1–2 pages)
- Research proposal
- CV and publication list
- Transcripts and PhD certificate
- ID/passport
- 2 academic referees
Apply via: postdoc@ufh.ac.za
CC: BSolani@ufh.ac.za
Enquiries: FKapingura@ufh.ac.za
3. Postdoctoral Fellowship: Language & Literacy (Education) (East London Campus)
Reference: EC000694
Focus Area:
- Language in education in South Africa
Eligibility:
- PhD in Education (Language in Education focus)
- Preference: South African citizens, women
- May not hold full-time salaried work
- Must relocate to East London
Requirements:
- Motivation letter (1–2 pages)
- CV with publications
- Transcripts and PhD certificate
- ID/passport
- 2 academic referees
Apply via: postdocs@ufh.ac.za
CC: BSolani@ufh.ac.za
Enquiries: MLinake@ufh.ac.za / SIMakeleni@ufh.ac.za
4. Postdoctoral Fellowship: English Studies & Comparative Literature (Alice Campus)
Reference: EC000696
Focus Area:
- Classroom interaction, multilingualism, decolonial language pedagogies in the Global South
Eligibility:
- PhD in Applied English Linguistics or English Language Studies (last 5 years)
- Minimum 3 publications in DHET-accredited journals (advantage)
- Preference: Women, South African citizens or permanent residents
Requirements:
- Motivation letter (1–2 pages)
- Research proposal
- CV and publication list
- Transcripts and PhD certificate
- ID/passport
- 2 academic referees
Apply via: postdoc@ufh.ac.za
CC: BSolani@ufh.ac.za
Enquiries: SZhou@ufh.ac.za
Important Notes:
- Applicants from previous cycles may reapply unless otherwise stated.
- The fellowship cannot be conducted remotely.
- UFH reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Applications will be treated confidentially and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For general enquiries, contact: Siyamthanda Sigodi.