The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), with support from the Mastercard Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, is launching an Early-Career Research Fellowship targeting 42 researchers across ARUA’s Centres and Clusters of Excellence.
Fellowship duration: 6 months
Start dates: March 2026 or September 2026. At least 70% of slots are reserved for women
Eligibility: Early-career researchers aged 35 years and below
The fellowship provides protected time away from teaching to support collaboration, research excellence, and career development within African universities.
Application deadlines: 22 January 2026 (March–August 2026 cohort) and 15 July 2026 (September 2026–February 2027 cohort)
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Wilson Mukaria
I am excited about the ARUA Early-Career Research Fellowship as it offers a unique opportunity to focus on research that drives real societal impact. My interest lies in studying critical issues such as drug abuse among youth or FGM, exploring the socio-economic and governance factors that sustain these challenges. This fellowship will provide protected time to generate evidence-based insights, collaborate with leading African researchers, and contribute to policy and interventions that improve lives and strengthen communities.”