AREF Research Fellowship 2026/27 for Early-Career African Researchers (Fully Funded)
The AREF Research Fellowship 2026/27 offers targeted financial and institutional support to early-career African researchers in health-related fields. This competitive program focuses on capacity building within African institutions, providing fellows with the opportunity to enhance their research skills and leadership capabilities through international placements.
Fellows receive up to £47,000 in funding, which covers training, research development, and placement costs. The program aims to strengthen local research systems and promote sustainable scientific progress across Africa.
Eligibility
Applicants must be early-career postdoctoral researchers or clinicians, nationals of an African country, and employed by an African research or academic institution. They should work in health-related or biomedical research fields relevant to Africa and have a defined research path demonstrating the fellowship's potential impact on their career and institution.
Deadline: 8 May 2026 at 13:00 GMT
Benefits
Up to £47,000 covering training, international placement, travel, living costs, and research-related expenses.
