The SSRC APDD Individual Research Fellowships (IRF) 2026 are now accepting applications. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply..
About SSRC APDD Indvidual Research Felllowships (IRF)
Opportunity Details
The Individual Research Fellowships (IRF) offered by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) through its African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) program.These fellowships support African scholars, policy analysts, and practitioners working on peacebuilding, governance, and development issues. The program provides funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help fellows produce impactful research that influences policy and practice across Africa and globally.
Benefits of SSRC APDD Indvidual Research Felllowships (IRF)
- In 2026, up to nine (9) indidvidual fellowships will be awarded at a maximum of $12,000 each.
SSRC APDD Indvidual Research Felllowships (IRF) Requirements
- All applicants must be African citizens currently residing in an African country. This competition is open to African academics, as well as policy analysts and practitioners.
- Applicants who are academics must hold a full-time faculty or research position at an African university or research organization, and have a PhD obtained no earlier than January 2016. Applicants who have not been awarded their PhDs by June 2026 will not have their cases prioritized to be eligible as academics.
- Applicants who are policy analysts or practitioners must be based in Africa at a regional or sub-regional institution; a government agency; or a nongovernmental, media, or civil society organization, and have at least a master’s degree obtained before January 2021 with at least five years of proven research and work experience in peacebuilding-related activities on the continent.
Application Date and Process
Applications consist of an online application form, research proposal and bibliography, current CV, proposed research timeline, proposed research budget, two reference letters, and language evaluation(s) (if required).
Application Deadline
16 October, 2025
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