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ARUA Early-Career Research Fellowship 2026

African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) – Supported by Mastercard Foundation & Carnegie Corporation of New York

Location:
Various African institutions hosting ARUA CoEs and Africa-Europe CoREs

Eligibility Criteria

*African national

*PhD completed within last 5 years in a relevant field

*Maximum 35 years old

*Early-career faculty or researcher (non-ARUA universities eligible)

*Available full-time for 6 months at host institution

*Strong research record; female candidates encouraged

A six-month fellowship supporting early-career African researchers to conduct research at ARUA Centres of Excellence (CoEs) or Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoREs). Fellows gain mentorship, publish research, participate in workshops, and strengthen their international research profile. At least 70% of fellowships are reserved for female candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

*African national

*PhD completed within last 5 years in a relevant field

*Maximum 35 years old

*Early-career faculty or researcher (non-ARUA universities eligible)

*Available full-time for 6 months at host institution

*Strong research record; female candidates encouraged

Funding / Coverage

Stipend provided; coverage details depend on host institution

15 juli 2026

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