Structural Transformation of African Agriculture and Rural Spaces (STAARS) fellowship Program 2025 for early-career African Researchers

The STAARS fellowship program pairs early-career researchers with faculty mentors to advance policy-oriented research on productivity, income growth, and rural livelihoods in African agriculture and rural spaces. Fellows participate in professional development activities, trainings, seminars, and mentorship, with a goal of building research capacity and linking participants to leading authorities in development research. The program includes a three-week in-person visit to Cornell University and mentor institutions, with the remainder conducted virtually, and provides support for travel and a modest honorarium.

Travel and participation funds for a three-week visit, virtual professional development activities, and a modest honorarium.

Early career researchers, either Ph.D. students in their final year prior to degree completion or those who completed their Ph.D. no earlier than 2019.

Submit completed proposals via the STARS online application.