Programme Goal and Description
The Visiting Fellows Programme has been established to further the ARSRC’s commitment to increase Africa-focused research and publications on sexuality, issues, as well as, build links between scholars and practitioners working in this area in Africa.

ARSRC is offering one (1) residential fellowship to a suitable candidate from the southern Africa countries. The fellowships of 1 to 4 months long will be based at the ARSRC’s office in Lagos, Nigeria. The ARSRC has already offered 3 of the fellowships to candidates from East, North and West Africa regions. The current call targets southern Africa Countries.

Visiting fellows will be expected to:

1. Contribute to the building of knowledge through critical thinking and research; and
2. Facilitate information and knowledge dissemination through seminars and publications.

During their stay at the Regional Centre, fellows will review several ARSRC materials, make at least a presentation and complete a publishable paper focusing on conceptual, contextual or methodological issues in the field of sexuality. This may be an opportunity for scholars who needs serene and equipped working space to write their publication.

Sponsorship Details
The sponsorship covers the fellow’s (not including dependants) roundtrip, economy airfare and/or ground transportation, single-room accommodation, health insurance and a monthly stipend of $1,800 to cover living expenses, supplies, communication and local transportation costs.

Each fellow will also be provided office space, equipped with a computer and unlimited web access, as well as, access to the ARSRC’s well-stocked sexuality library.

Eligibility
Applicants for the Visiting Fellows Programme should:

	Possess a PhD or academic equivalent in the Social Sciences or Humanities;
	Have a track record in research and publication on sexuality issues in Africa; and
	Be African nationals, residing in Africa at the time of application for the fellowship

Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit a formal application and provide the following materials electronically:

1. A two-page statement of interest describing the applicant’s research interest and its significance for advancing theory, policy or programming for sexuality.
2. A workplan indicating the preferred starting date and desired duration of the fellowship as well as outlining the deliverables for the fellowship period.
3. A current C.V. detailing research experience, academic qualifications and contact details of 2 referees.
4. Two letters of reference (to be sent directly by the referees to

All materials should be title Visiting Fellows Programme and sent to