AAS Fellowship 2026

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Fellowship is a lifetime membership elected through a rigorous peer-review process for outstanding scholars in their scientific field, with recognition of significant contributions to science regionally and globally. Fellows are selected based on publication records, leadership, and impact. The programme covers multiple scientific disciplines and aims to advance science in Africa by elevating researchers to fellowship status.

Fellowship membership and recognition within the African scientific community (no explicit monetary benefit stated).

Nominees must have a PhD or equivalent qualifications at least 10 years prior to nomination, an H-index of 20+ (except for social scientists), and at least one journal article with 100+ citations; they must be first, senior, corresponding, or last author on at least 50% of their 10 submitted articles; associate fellows have additional Africa-focused criteria.

Nominations are invited via the official nomination process; use the provided apply link for the application portal and information.