The African Humanities Association (AHA), hosted at the University of Ghana, is pleased to announce the award of a $900,000 philanthropic grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to support the Enhancing Humanities Research in Africa (EHURA) project.
The EHURA programme, an initiative of the African Humanities Association, will be implemented from October 2025 to September 2028, encompassing all six of AHA’s geographical regions of operation: Anglophone West Africa, East Africa, Francophone West and Central Africa, Lusophone Africa, North Africa, and Southern Africa. As an AHA-led initiative, the programme will:
- Provide post-doctoral fellowships for early-career scholars.
- Establish a residency and mentorship programme, with special support for female academics.
- Investigate the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping African narratives.
- Create a peer-reviewed journal for African humanities scholarship.
- Expand international partnerships through joint research, publications, and academic exchanges.
This award underscores the importance of supporting rigorous scholarship and fostering the next generation of African researchers. Through EHURA, AHA will continue to strengthen the capacity of scholars, promote cross-disciplinary collaboration, and enrich the intellectual landscape of the continent.
We extend our appreciation to Carnegie for its philanthropic support in advancing the humanities in Africa.
Danladi Lucky Betusan
October 11, 2025This is great Innovation.
Admin_AHA
October 11, 2025Thank you. We appreciate your engagement.
Folorunso Emmanuel AWONIYI
October 11, 2025Dear Sir. Well done for your noble efforts. I wish to apply for post-doctoral fellowships for early-career scholars. Kindly provide me with additional information on how to go about it.
Admin_AHA
October 11, 2025Dear Sir,
Thank you for reaching out. Details with regards to this announcement will be communicated in the coming week(s). Do well to visit our website as well as our social media platforms for the details.