African Presidential Scholars Program 2022

The University of Michigan invites applications from African postgraduate students for its 2022 African Presidential Scholars Program.

Key details
Host: University of Michigan
Open to: Africans
Target: Postgraduates
Deadline: 15th October. 2022
Eligibility Criteria| African Presidential Scholars Program
  • Be an early career faculty member who has taught in higher education for less than ten years and is currently teaching in an African college or university.
  • Be employed in a permanent position at an African university or college.

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  • Be able to demonstrate home institution support with a letter of recommendation from the department head, dean, or vice chancellor.
  • Be able to stay in residence for a period of five months
Benefit

The African Presidential Scholars Program awardees will receive:

  • Five months of residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with full access to the university’s resources.
    flight from their home country to Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Free housing (private room and bath in a suite setting), medical insurance, a research allowance, and a modest living stipend (important note: the UMAPS program cannot accommodate spouses and/or dependents).
  • Space for an office or laboratory
  • Opportunity to present research to the University of Michigan community
Application Procedure

Complete the online application form » (IN THIS APPLICATION CYCLE, this link can only be used by applicants from the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa,  and Uganda)

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  • Use the online application to upload your curriculum vitae.
  • Please submit a scholarly program/research proposal (not to exceed five pages). Applications from all disciplines and schools are encouraged, as are applications that align with the center’s disciplinary initiatives. AHHIASRI, and STEM-Africaare encouraged.
  • Provide the complete name and contact information of the department head, dean, or vice chancellor at the applicant’s home institution who will be writing their letter of support

NOTE: Nomination is required for applicants from countries other than Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, or Uganda. It must be completed by a U-M faculty member who is familiar with the prospective applicant’s work. The nominating committee must:

  • Complete the online nomination form (for University of Michigan faculty only and access requires U-M login)
  • Submit/upload a letter of support indicating their willingness to serve as a mentor for the duration of the residency, commit to meeting on a regular basis, and, if possible, provide office space for the prospective participant.

For more info, visit African Presidential Scholars Program

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