Carleton University is currently accepting applications for its AIReKEMA Research Fellowships 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Carleton University - AIReKEMA Research Fellowships 2026
The fellowship is a collaborative initiative between Carleton University and regional academic hubs in East, West, and Southern Africa. Through this program, selected fellows will conduct original research focused on the role of Indigenous knowledge systems and refugee-led initiatives in managing migration and fostering cooperation in border regions.
Benefits of Carleton University - AIReKEMA Research Fellowships 2026
- Fellowships will be part-time, 12-month appointments and will include a US$11,000 stipend and a US$1,800 fund to support eligible research expenses.
Carleton University - AIReKEMA Research Fellowships 2026 Requirements
Successful candidates will:
- Be a postgraduate student (MA or PhD) or early career scholar/community leader with proven record of engagement in the research themes central to this project
- Have a record of engaging with policy and program issues relating to migration and refugee issues in border areas
- Have a vision for how their experience as a Research Fellow will enhance their ability to advance innovative approaches to improving migration outcomes and fostering peacebuilding in border areas.
Application Date and Process
Interested applicants must submit the following to [email protected] by June 1, 2026:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Research proposal: Maximum 3-pages, single-spaced, that:
- Articulates the research puzzle to be addressed
- Explains the significance of the research in relation to the project’s goals
- Explains the relationship between the proposed research and the literature
- Details the research question that will guide the research o Outlines the methodology to be used
- Outlines the timeline for the research to be completed by January 2027
Names and contact details for three references
Application Deadline
01 July, 2026
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