Fellowship
University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program (UMAPS)
University of Michigan African Studies Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (in person)
·3 w
·FellowshipCloses in 34 days
University of Michigan African Studies Center
Applications openAug 15, 2026
Application deadlineOct 15, 2026
Participation modeOn Site
Opportunity details
The important facts at a glance
Fellowship themeResearch residency and academic career development for early-career African university faculty
DurationOne academic-term research residency; confirm exact 2027 cohort dates on the official call
Funding and support providedRound-trip airfare, private accommodation, health insurance, living stipend and research allowance. The programme does not fund accompanying dependants.
Ideal fellow profileEarly-career Ugandan or other African university faculty with a strong proposed research project, institutional endorsement, clear publication or scholarly goals and potential for long-term academic impact.
Who can apply
Review the official criteria before applying
Africa-specific. Ugandan university faculty may apply if they are early-career scholars, generally with fewer than ten years of university teaching, currently employed by an African institution and formally endorsed by their home university. Discipline-specific tracks and current call rules apply.
About this opportunity
Program overview and application information
Fully supported University of Michigan research residency for early-career African faculty, including airfare, private housing, insurance, stipend and research funds. Dependants are not covered. Affordability: A for the fellow. Opens 15 August and closes 15 October 2026. Ugandan faculty are explicitly within the eligible region.
Ready to continue?Always confirm final requirements and dates on the official website.
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