Scholarships by African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) 2026 - 2027

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) is an alliance of 16 research universities in Africa. Founded in March 2015 in Dakar, Senegal, ARUA seeks to enhance research and graduate training among its member universities through various avenues, including the establishment of Centers of Excellence (CoEs) across member institutions.

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  • African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Early-career Research Fellowships 2026 (With up to $2,000 in stipends)

    African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) is currently accepted applications for its Early-career Research Fellowships 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

    Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2026
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  • ARUA Early-career Research Fellowships 2025 (US$2,000 monthly stipend available)

    Applications are open for the ARUA Early-career Research Fellowships 2025. The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), with support from the Mastercard Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, is launching this Early-Career Research Fellowship program. The initiative will fund up to forty-two (42) early-career researchers to conduct globally competitive research at the host and affiliated institutions of ARUA's thirteen (13) Centres of Excellence (CoEs).

    Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2025