Closing Date: 1 February 2026Location: Uppsala, SwedenDuration: Three months The Claude Ake Visiting Chair is a prestigious academic appointment designed for senior social scientists from African universities who champion social justice. The Chair welcomes scholars specialising in war, peace, conflict resolution, human rights, democracy, and development. Established in 2003, the Chair honours the legacy of Professor Claude Ake, a distinguished African scholar, philosopher, teacher, and humanist. It is a collaborative initiative co-financed by the Nordic Africa Institute and the Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University. Who Can Apply Internationally recognised senior scholars with professorial competence (Professor or Associate Professor) Scholars must demonstrate a strong record of research, teaching, and engagement in social justice initiatives Candidates should have a focus on Africa-related studies and interdisciplinary approaches to conflict, peace, and development Benefits and Opportunities The Claude Ake Visiting Chair provides a platform for academic and professional growth through: Independent research: Opportunity to pursue personal research projects in a supportive academic environment Residency in Uppsala: Three months with a tax-free stipend/scholarship International academic network: Access to leading researchers and global collaborations Travel and accommodation support: Grants to facilitate participation and mobility Professional visibility: Engagement with students, faculty, and international stakeholders in African studies, peace, and conflict research Previous Holders of the Claude Ake Visiting Chair The Chair has hosted leading African scholars whose work has shaped scholarship and practice across the continent: 2025 – Professor Akosua Adomako Ampofo Professor of African and Gender Studies, University of Ghana Former Director of the Institute of African Studies and Centre for Gender Studies Feminist activist scholar focusing on African Knowledges, Gender, Masculinities, and Popular Culture Founder of 715House Productions, reshaping narratives about Africa Co-produced documentary on women’s activism in Ghana, When Women Speak 2024 – Professor Nick Mdika Tembo Professor of English, University of Malawi; Research Fellow, University of the Free State, South Africa Research interests: trauma and memory studies, child soldier narratives, African life writing, social media technologies Previous leadership roles: Head of Literary Studies, Dean of Faculty of Education 2023 – Professor Shola Omotola Professor of Comparative Politics, Federal University, Oye Ekiti Former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) Extensive academic and administrative experience, including visiting fellowships in Germany and South Africa 2022 – Professor Kwesi Aning Professor and Director of Academic Affairs, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre Former African Union expert on counterterrorism UN and EU consultant on counter-terrorism and security sector reform Research focus: peacekeeping economies, hybrid political orders, stability operations Application Process Interested candidates should apply online via the application link Detailed application instructions are available in the Directions for Application (PDF) Selection is based on academic excellence, relevance to the Chair’s focus areas, and potential to contribute to Uppsala University’s research community About the Claude Ake Visiting Chair Established to promote social justice scholarship in Africa and globally Encourages interdisciplinary research across conflict, peace, development, and human rights studies Supports collaboration between African universities and international academic networks Provides a platform for research dissemination, teaching, and public engagement Key Takeaways Position: Claude Ake Visiting Chair 2026 Eligibility: Senior African scholars with professorial competence Duration: Three months in Uppsala, Sweden Benefits: Tax-free stipend, travel and accommodation grants, research and networking opportunities Application Deadline: 1 February 2026 VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hiring organization. For any inquiries, please contact the responsible organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.