Research Fellowships
Visiting and affiliate fellowships for scholars researching Malawi and the region.
A Base for Your Research in Malawi
CSR hosts visiting and affiliate research fellows whose work aligns with our six research departments — Economics, Population Studies, Political & Administrative Studies, Sociology, Psychology, and History. Fellows gain institutional affiliation, local research support, and access to CSR's networks and archives while based in Zomba.
Visiting Research Fellow
Short-to-medium term affiliation for scholars conducting fieldwork or archival research in Malawi.
Affiliate Fellow
Ongoing, non-resident affiliation for researchers with a sustained collaborative relationship with CSR.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Fixed-term fellowship for early-career researchers to develop an independent research agenda with CSR mentorship.
What CSR Provides
- Institutional affiliation and introduction letters for research permits
- Desk space and access to CSR's library and research archives
- Collaboration with CSR researchers across relevant departments
- Opportunity to present at CSR seminars and internal research forums