Africa Research Excellence Fund(AREF) Research Development Fellowships

Eligibility Criteria

• Early career researchers. These are research active post-doctoral scientists and clinicians with higher qualifications who are nationals of and employed in Sub-Saharan Africa 

Offered Benefits

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. 

Benefit: 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 £40,000 available

Application Process

Applicants must complete and submit the following:  

• Application Form PART A Summary Information (online form) 
• Application Form Parts B-F 
• Part G of the application form (The Signature Sheet)  
• A letter of support from the Host Sponsor  
• A letter of support from the Employing Sponsor  
• Two chosen publications to demonstrate the applicant’s career history. 
• An electronic copy of the applicant’s most recently attained degree certificate, usually the PhD certificate. 

1. Application Form PART A Summary Information (online form)  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDFForm2022
2. Application Form Parts B-G