The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is currently accepting applications for its Research Development Fellowship Programme 2026/2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it/
About AREF Research Development Fellowship Programme
The program support researchers in Africa who are emerging leaders and working on important challenges for human health, to develop their skills as a researcher.
Benefits of AREF Research Development Fellowship Programme
- A 3–9 month placement at a leading research institution in the UK, Europe, or Africa
- Pre- and post-placement support at your home institution
- Up to £47,000 to support accommodation, travel, subsistence, and training costs
AREF Research Development Fellowship Programme Requirements
- Early career researchers.
- These are research active post-doctoral scientists and clinicians with higher qualifications who are nationals of and employed in Africa.
- Research-active post-doctoral scientists and clinicians
- Nationals of, and employed in, an African country
- Emerging research leaders in human health
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
08 May, 2026
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