FLIA Creatives in Residence 2026 at LSE for African Creatives

Applications are now open for the FLIA Creatives in Residence programme at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa (FLIA), London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The deadline to apply is 7 October 2026. This one-year fellowship gives African creatives an opportunity to affiliate with FLIA, collaborate with academics, and communicate social science through creative practice.

In addition, selected creatives will produce outputs during the residency, contribute to FLIA platforms, and take part in institute events. Successful applicants must also be able to spend time in London.

Key Details

Application Deadline: 7 October 2026

Eligible Countries: Individuals of African nationality; Individuals of African descent (any country)

Program Duration: Initial one-year term, with possibility of renewal via annual open call

Program Location: London, UK (successful applicants must be able to spend time in London)

Award Provider: Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa (FLIA), London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

About this Program

The FLIA Creatives in Residence programme is designed for African creatives who want to work alongside an academic institute and engage wider audiences through creative practice. Through this residency, fellows affiliate with FLIA at LSE and collaborate with academics around themes linked to social science and Africa.

Moreover, the programme supports creative work that can help communicate ideas beyond traditional academic formats. Fellows are expected to develop a project during the fellowship and share outputs through FLIA channels and events.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants can be of African nationality.

Applicants can also be of African descent.

Successful applicants must be able to spend time in London.

What Fellows Receive: Affiliation with the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa (FLIA) at LSE; collaboration opportunities with LSE academics; platform to communicate social science through creative practice; opportunity to contribute to FLIA publications and participate in events.

Program Components include producing one creative output during the residency, contributing to the Institute’s blog or the Hub for African Thought, participating in at least one event during the term, and spending time in London to integrate into the Institute’s intellectual community.

How to Apply

Applicants should prepare the required application materials listed on the official page. These include:

Examples or previous work

Project proposal outlining the planned project during the fellowship

Summary of outputs expected by the end of the fellowship

Before you apply, review the full guidance on the official LSE page for complete instructions and any additional requirements.

👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details

Criteria

Applicants can be of African nationality. Applicants can also be of African descent. Successful applicants must be able to spend time in London. What Fellows Receive: Affiliation with the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa (FLIA) at LSE; collaboration opportunities with LSE academics; platform to communicate social science through creative practice; opportunity to contribute to FLIA publications and participate in events. Program Components include producing one creative output during the residency, contributing to the Institute’s blog or the Hub for African Thought, participating in at least one event during the term, and spending time in London to integrate into the Institute’s intellectual community.

Applicants should prepare the required application materials listed on the official page. These include:

Examples or previous work

Project proposal outlining the planned project during the fellowship

Summary of outputs expected by the end of the fellowship

Before you apply, review the full guidance on the official LSE page for complete instructions and any additional requirements.

👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details