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IQMR 2027 Fellowships at Syracuse University: Funded Places, Lodging and Airfare for Researchers at African Institutions, Deadline 1 December

Offered by Center for Qualitative and Multi-Method Inquiry, Maxwell School, Syracuse University

1 Dec 2026

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IQMR 2027 fellowships cover participation, lodging, meals and return airfare for five researchers at African institutions. Apply by 1 December 2026.

The Institute for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research (IQMR) 2027 is offering funded fellowships for researchers based at African universities and research institutions. IQMR is a two-week training institute run by the Center for Qualitative and Multi-Method Inquiry at Syracuse University's Maxwell School in the United States. The 2027 edition runs from 14 to 25 June 2027.

The deadline for the Africa, Latin America and General fellowship competitions is 1 December 2026, according to the Maxwell School's IQMR page.

What the IQMR 2027 fellowship covers

For fellows selected through the Africa competition, the Maxwell School says IQMR will cover:

  • Participation in the two-week institute.
  • Lodging for the duration.
  • A stipend towards the cost of meals.
  • Roundtrip economy-class airfare.

Fellows in the General open pool receive participation, lodging and a meal stipend but must pay their own transport.

Fellowship competitions and places

  • Africa: 5 places for researchers affiliated with African scholarly institutions. Deadline 1 December 2026.
  • Latin America: 5 places for researchers at Latin American institutions. Deadline 1 December 2026.
  • General: 12 places for other international researchers. Deadline 1 December 2026.
  • Arab MENA: for scholars at institutions in the Arab Middle East and North Africa. Details and deadline to be announced.

Who should apply

IQMR is aimed at graduate students and junior scholars and faculty who use, or want to use, qualitative and multi-method research designs in social science, such as case studies, interviews, process tracing and comparative methods. It suits PhD candidates in political science, sociology, public policy, international relations and related fields who want structured training and contact with researchers from other countries.

The Africa competition is based on institutional affiliation, so the key requirement is that you are attached to an African scholarly institution. Check the official page for any further conditions before you apply.

How to apply

  1. Go to the IQMR page on the Maxwell School website and pick the competition that matches your affiliation.
  2. Complete that competition's online form before 1 December 2026.
  3. If you prefer, ask your centre, department or school to nominate you instead.
  4. Decisions are sent in December or January, according to the Maxwell School.

Tips for a strong application

  • Describe your current research project clearly and say which methods you want to strengthen.
  • Explain how two weeks of methods training will change your thesis or next paper.
  • Apply early: places in the Africa competition are limited to five.

Looking for more funded options this season? See our listing for the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity at LSE.

Always confirm details on the official IQMR page before applying. Opportunities to Apply does not process applications.

How to apply

  1. Open the IQMR page on the Maxwell School website.
  2. Choose the competition that matches your institutional affiliation (Africa, Latin America, General or Arab MENA).
  3. Complete that competition's online application form before 1 December 2026.
  4. Alternatively, ask your home centre, department or school to nominate you.
  5. Watch for decisions in December or January.

Eligibility notes

Separate competitions: Africa (5 places, for researchers affiliated with African scholarly institutions), Latin America (5 places), General (12 places, other international researchers; no airfare), Arab MENA (details to be announced). Open to graduate students and junior scholars/faculty. Candidates can also be nominated by their home centre, department or school.

Details can change without notice. Confirm everything on the organisation's own page before you apply — see our disclaimer. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.