Wits Global Higher Education Futures Postdoctoral Fellowship

The University of the Witwatersrand’s Global Higher Education Futures (GHEF@Wits) invites early-career researchers with a PhD within the past five years to apply for two-year, full-time postdoctoral fellowships in Johannesburg. Focus areas include Generative AI in education, political economy of higher education, and governance for inclusivity, among others. Fellows will conduct high-impact research, publish in top journals, supervise postgraduates, and engage with global academic and industry partners. Funding is R340,000 per year for a fixed two-year period, with no current academic employment allowed (except prior postdocs). Applications are accepted until the fellowship is filled.⁠​​​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌‌​​​‌​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌⁠

What it offers

• Two-year, full-time postdoctoral fellowship in Johannesburg.
• Annual funding of R340,000 for a fixed two-year period.
• Opportunity to conduct transdisciplinary research on higher education futures in the Global South.
• Expected responsibilities: Publish in leading journals/conferences, supervise postgraduates, and collaborate with academic and industry partners.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a PhD within the past five years, not hold a current academic position (past postdocs are permitted), and not have salaried employment during the fellowship.

How to apply

• No explicit application steps provided in the source; contact Professor Nicole De Wet-Billings for details via email.

Good to know

• Fellowship remains open until filled.
• Contact: Professor Nicole De Wet-Billings, Nicole.dewet-billings@wits.ac.za for queries.