ARUA Early-career Research Fellowships 2026 (Cohort 2) – Opportunity Desk
The ARUA Early-career Research Fellowships 2026 provide funding and dedicated research time for early-career researchers from African universities. Fellows will collaborate with distinguished experts at ARUA Centres of Excellence and Africa-Europe Clusters of Excellence to conduct globally competitive research and produce high-impact publications.
Target region
Africa
Submission deadline
14 July 2026
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"This fellowship helps young African researchers take a break from teaching to do important research with top experts at special centers in Africa, aiming to boost their skills and publish new findings."
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- ◆Actively assist in disseminating research findings of the host CoE or CoRE
- ◆Collaborate effectively with assigned mentors and other researchers
- ◆Aim to publish at least one lead-authored academic paper in a high-impact journal (Scopus or Web of Science indexed)
- ◆Prepare and deliver at least two presentations and participate in technical workshops
- ◆Contribute to creating and bolstering new partnerships for the respective CoE or CoRE
Benefits & Funding Scope
- ✓Financial support for research activities
- ✓Dedicated time away from teaching duties for focused research
- ✓Opportunity to collaborate with highly experienced and distinguished researchers
- ✓Access to resources and facilities at ARUA CoEs or Africa-Europe CoREs
- ✓Enhanced research capacity and professional development
- ✓Opportunity to publish in high-impact academic journals
Eligibility Profile
- ◆Must be an early-career researcher
- ◆Must be affiliated with an African university
- ◆Must be hosted by an ARUA Centre of Excellence (CoE) or Africa-Europe Cluster of Excellence (CoRE) in a country other than their home country
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Early-career Research
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