Centre for African Food Research and Innovation (CAPRI) is currently accepting applications for its African Food Research Accelerator Programme (AFRAP) Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About CAPRI - African Food Research Accelerator Programme Fellowship
The African Food Research Accelerator Programme (AFRAP) is a six-month structured fellowship designed by the Centre for African Food Research and Innovation (CAFRI). It equips early-career food scientists with the practical skills needed to design, execute, and publish original research.
Benefits of CAPRI - African Food Research Accelerator Programme Fellowship
- Fellows receive hands-on mentorship, attend workshops on research methodology and data analysis, and work toward a publishable manuscript as their primary deliverable.
- The program is fully virtual, free to participate in, and open to applicants from every African country.
CAPRI - African Food Research Accelerator Programme Fellowship Requirements
African Origin
- You are a citizen or resident of any African country.
Academic Stage
- Final-year undergraduate, master's student, or early-career professional in a food-related discipline.
Food Research Interest
- You have genuine curiosity about food science, safety, nutrition, or food systems research.
Full Commitment
- You can dedicate 4–6 hours per week for six months and actively engage with your mentor and cohort.
Computer & Internet Access
- You have access to a desktop computer or laptop and reliable broadband internet for the duration of the programme.
Application Date and Process
- Review eligibility criteria
- Prepare your CV or LinkedIn profile
- Complete the online application form
- Write three short essays on your motivation
- Submit before the deadline — 30 June 2026
- Shortlisted candidates are interviewed
- Accepted fellows receive onboarding materials
Application Deadline
30 June, 2026
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