Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
LOCATION: Multiple Regions
The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), with support from the Mastercard Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, is launching this Early-Career Research Fellowship program. The initiative will fund up to forty-two (42) early-career researchers to conduct globally competitive research at the host and affiliated institutions of ARUA’s thirteen (13) Centers of Excellence (CoEs).
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants must be African nationals who have a PhD in a discipline/sub-discipline related to the thematic area of the Centre of Excellence.
Applicants must be within 5 years of completing their PhD,
Applicants should be young faculty (or research) members at an ARUA university. Female postdoctoral fellows will be considered in limited cases.
The applicant should not be more than 35 years old at the time of applying.
Applicants should have a highly competitive track record relevant to the opportunity and be willing to develop a strong international standing and research reputation.
Applicants must be available to spend 6 months away from their home university and be able to return to their home institution.
Applicant must be working on an ongoing project related to the CoE and have readily available data to accomplish the main roles and responsibilities (see section 3)
Eligible women are strongly encouraged to apply. At least 70% of the fellowships will be awarded to female candidates.
BENEFIT:
Successful candidates will be contracted by ARUA for 6 months. The research fellowship shall provide a monthly stipend of US$2,000, modest payment for accommodation, and travel support (return ticket to host institution). There are no relocation expenses. Additional financial support is available for eligible women who may require adjustment assistance (e.g., for childcare). The host CoE will provide the research fellow with office space.
