Doctoral researchers are invited to apply for the Ariane Deluz Prize, an award supporting ethnological fieldwork in sub-Saharan Africa.
The prize supports early-stage researchers conducting field studies in key areas of ethnology—including kinship, religion, art, technology, and politics. It aims to strengthen the future of African ethnological research by investing in the next generation of scholars.
Funding and Support
The prize provides:
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€5,000 in funding,
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Plus additional resources to support travel and/or fieldwork expenses.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
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Be doctoral students of any nationality currently enrolled in a French institution of higher education (either independently or under joint supervision).
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Be in the early stages of a PhD focused on the ethnology of sub-Saharan Africa.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
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A completed application form.
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A CV (maximum 2 pages), including a list of publications and previous research.
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A research fieldwork plan (up to 5 pages, 1500 characters or approx. 250 words per page).
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A copy of the thesis project, signed by the thesis supervisor.
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A short summary of the topic (maximum 5 lines).
How to Apply
All documents must be compiled into a single Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF (.pdf) file.
Submit your application here.
Deadline: August 29, 2025
The Ariane Deluz Prize invites doctoral researchers to apply for support in ethnological fieldwork in sub-Saharan Africa. This award aids early-stage researchers focusing on key areas of ethnology, such as kinship, religion, art, technology, and politics, intending to bolster future African ethnological research and support the next generation of scholars.
The prize provides €5,000 in funding and additional resources for travel or fieldwork expenses. Eligible applicants must be doctoral students of any nationality enrolled in a French higher education institution and be in the early stages of a PhD concentrating on sub-Saharan African ethnology.
Applicants are required to submit a completed application form, a two-page CV (including publications and previous research), a research fieldwork plan, a copy of their thesis project signed by the supervisor, and a short summary of their research topic. All documents must be compiled into a single Word or PDF file and submitted by the deadline of August 29, 2025. Further application details and the submission link are available on the program's website.
