The Global Africa Translation Fellowship Program 2026

The Global Africa Translation Fellowship is a grant program hosted by The Africa Institute in Sharjah, UAE that funds the translation of important African literary and scholarly works to make them accessible globally. The program supports translations from African languages or other languages into English, Arabic, or other target languages, covering poetry, prose, critical theory, and previously untranslated texts. Recipients work remotely and receive financial support ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 based on project scope and quality.