Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Research Development Fellowship Programme 2023/2024

The Africa Research Excellence Fund, AREF, is pleased to launch the call for the AREF Research Development Fellowship Programme for 2023/24.

The aim of the Research Development Fellowship Programme is to provide opportunities for talented health researchers based in Africa, so that they can lead research that is responsive to its African settings and can contribute to reducing the burden of disease. It aims to develop emerging African scientists through developing their skills, experience, confidence and research outputs.

AREF Research Development Fellowship Programme

Fellowships offer awardees the opportunity to develop their own research ideas, research skills and capabilities, to grow their research relationships through collaboration and mentorship, and to work towards a substantial research funding proposal.

Brief Description

Host Institution:ÂAfrica Research Excellence Fund

Fellowship Sponsor(s):ÂResearch Institutions in UK, Europe or Africa

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Post Doctoral

Nationality:ÂAfricans

Aim

To support researchers in Africa who are emerging leaders and working on important challenges for human health, to develop their skills as a researcher. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be an African
• Early career researchers. These are research active post-doctoral scientists and clinicians with higher qualifications who are nationals of and employed in AfricaÂ

Benefits

• A three to nine-month placement at a leading research institution in the UK, Europe or Africa, with additional support at your home institution before and after the placement. Up to £47,000 available in funding.

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Timeline:

• Successful Fellowships are expected to start between July 2024 and no later than December 2024.  
• Deadline for submission of all application documents: 13:00 GMT, 14 September 2023Â

What you need before starting your application: 

1. Read the Application Scheme Information.
2. Thoroughly review the Guidance on Completing the Application Forms.
3. AREF Terms and Conditions.

Application documents for the Research Development Fellowship Programme

1. Online Application Form PART A 
2. Download the Application Form Parts B-F, to fill and upload on to the online application form.
3. Download and complete the Application Form Part G – Signature Page, then submit on to the online application.Â

Should you have any further questions that are not contained in information, please email Fellowships.AREF@aref-africa.org.uk by 8 September 2023.

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