ARUA Early-Career Research Fellowship

A research fellowship for early-career African researchers at ARUA member universities, offering funding and mentorship to advance independent research.

Supports early-career researchers at ARUA member universities with funding and mentorship to advance an independent research project over a defined fellowship period.

• Research funding and mentorship
• Access to ARUA's network of African research universities
• Support for early-career research independence

• Early-career researcher affiliated with or applying through an ARUA member university
• Hold a PhD or equivalent research experience
• Able to carry out the fellowship between March 2026 and February 2027

1. 1Review eligibility and the specific call details on the ARUA website
2. 2Prepare the required research proposal and supporting documents
3. 3Submit the application through the process described on the ARUA fellowship page before the deadline