AREF Call for Applications: 2026/27 AREF Research Development Fellowship Programme
The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is pleased to launch the call for the 2026/27 AREF Research Development Fellowship Programme.
This programs aims to support researchers in Africa who are emerging leaders and working on important challenges for human health, to develop their skills as a researcher. AREF offers A three to nine-month placement at a leading research institution in the UK, Europe or Africa, with additional support at your home institution before and after the placement.
The Fellowship enables researchers to undertake a combination of research training and professional development activities that contribute to the researcher journey. It comprises on the job training (including a small research project), networking and visits, developing collaborations, attending specialist training and an international conference.
Eligibility:
- Early career researchers.
- These are research active post-doctoral scientists and clinicians with higher qualifications who are nationals of and employed in Africa
Funding details:
Applicants can ask for a maximum of:
- £25,000 for a Fellowship with a 3-month placement
- £37,000 for a Fellowship with a 6-month placement
- £47,000 for a Fellowship with a 9-month placement
This includes costs for the Preparatory and Follow-up Periods.
Read more here.
Submission deadline, 8th of May 2026 at 13h GMT.
