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AfOx-Research Alpha Industry (RAIN) Fellowship Programme 2026

🏛 AfOx (Africa-Oxford Initiative) and partnering Oxford-based scholars 📍 Oxford, United Kingdom 📅 2026
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About this opportunity

The AfOx-Research Alpha Industry (RAIN) Fellowship Programme invites mid-career African researchers to collaborate with industry partners and Oxford-based scholars to develop research addressing real-world industry challenges in AI and emerging technologies across Energy, Agriculture, and Health. Fellows will be matched to an Africa-focused industry partner and work together to refine their research focus on industry-relevant questions. The programme lasts 12 months and includes 2 months in-person residency in Oxford.

Benefits & funding

Includes 2 months in-person residency in Oxford and a 12-month fellowship with industry collaboration and Oxford-based mentorship.

Eligibility

Mid-career African researchers from universities or research institutes who focus on the application of AI and emerging technologies in Energy, Agriculture, and Health.

How to apply

Apply through the official AfOx Visiting Fellowship application portal.

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