Africa Translation Fellowship 2026: Get $5,000

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Applications are now open for the Africa Translation Fellowship 2026, a prestigious opportunity for translators working on texts from Africa and its diaspora. This fellowship, hosted by The Africa Institute, Global Studies University (Sharjah, UAE), provides grants of up to $5,000 to support high-quality translations into English or Arabic, with consideration also given to other languages.

The fellowship is non-residential, allowing recipients to complete their projects from anywhere in the world. Its goal is to make important works in African and African Diaspora studies accessible to a global readership while supporting emerging and established translators in their craft.

Fellowship Details

• Funding: $1,000 to $5,000 depending on project scope and quality
• Eligibility: Applicants from across the Global South
• Languages: Primarily translations into English or Arabic; other languages considered
• Residency: Non-residential (work can be done remotely)
• Eligible Projects:
  • Retranslations of classic African texts
  • Previously untranslated works
  • Poetry, prose, or critical theory collections
  • Works-in-progress or newly conceived projects feasible within the fellowship period

What the Fellowship Supports

The Africa Translation Fellowship 2026 is designed to:

• Enable access to key texts in African and African Diaspora studies for a broader international audience
• Support translation projects of significant literary, academic, or cultural value
• Encourage high-quality and accurate translation practices
• Provide financial support for translators completing or advancing their projects

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents via the online application platform:

1. Curriculum Vitae / Résumé (2 pages)
   • Include institutional affiliation
   • Highest degree attained
   • Key publications or works produced
2. Project Summary (2 pages, single-spaced, font 12)
   • Description of the translation to be undertaken
   • Significance of the work
   • Justification for re-translation (if applicable)
   • Proposed timeline for completion
3. Sample Translation (4–5 pages, double-spaced, font 12)
   • Include original text alongside translated sample
4. Copyright Information
   • If not public domain, provide copyright notice
   • Include confirmation from copyright holder that English-language rights are available

Important: Each attachment must not exceed 3 MB.Applications must be submitted through the official online platform. Do not send applications via email.

Application Deadline: Thursday, March 12, 2026

For inquiries, email: [email protected]