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NOBLE Fellows

Research for the record

A yearly group of 6 to 8 researchers who write for NOBLE Signals and contribute to Africa Luxury Insights.

The programme

What Fellows do and receive

Contribute
One NOBLE Signals piece a quarter, and a chapter or dataset for Africa Luxury Insights.
Receive
Byline and citation, an honorarium, a seat at the NOBLE Table, and first access to NOBLE data and podcast guests.
Community
Fellows join the Circle.
Term
One year.
Selection
A short application, reviewed by Buyi Mafoko and an advisory panel.

Who should apply

Researchers in luxury, markets and culture

Postgraduates, academics and independent researchers in luxury, marketing, fashion business, consumer markets, African studies, design and cultural heritage.

  • Based anywhere in Africa or the diaspora
  • Able to write clearly for a non-academic reader
  • Working with data, fieldwork or archives

Apply

Apply to the Fellows

Applications are reviewed once a year. We will confirm the intake dates by email.