AREF Research Development Fellowships 2026/27

The AREF Research Development Fellowship is a funded programme for early-career postdoctoral researchers and clinicians from African countries. It provides up to £47,000 to support a 3–9 month research placement at a leading institution in the UK, Europe, or Africa, aimed at strengthening research skills, leadership, and international collaboration. Fellows are expected to return to their home institutions with enhanced expertise to advance health research capacity in Africa.

Funding in support of research placement, capacity-building activities, and reintegration support after placement.

Applicants must be early-career postdoctoral researchers or clinicians, nationals of an African country, employed by an African research or academic institution, and working on human health challenges relevant to Africa.

Applications are submitted through the programme's official channels, with selection based on research trajectory and potential impact.