The University of Michigan invites applications from African postgraduate students for its 2022 African Presidential Scholars Program.
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| 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. AHHI, ASRI, and STEM-Africa—are 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