The UAPS/AIR P3 Africa Fellowship is a joint initiative of UAPS and the American Institutes for Research (AIR). It supports early- and mid-career African researchers through an integrated combination of a research grant, intensive training, and expert mentorship, equipping fellows to produce high-impact population and health research on the African continent.
Eligibility
- UAPS dues-paying Student Member in good standing
- Citizen of an African country, currently based and working in Africa
- Master’s degree in demography, public health, sociology, economics, epidemiology, statistics, or related field
- Currently enrolled in a doctoral programme with coursework completed
- Previous AfRes-Data or UAPS/AIR P3 fellows are not eligible
Research focus
- Population studies: reproductive health, migration, urbanisation, climate change, adolescent health, ageing, gender, health and well-being
- Must be conducted in and relevant to an African context
- Applications are accepted in English or French
Fellowship Components
| 💰 Research Grant
USD 10,000 • Disbursed in two equal tranches of USD 5,000 • Tranche 1: within 2 weeks of the training workshop • Tranche 2: within 4 weeks of approved mid-term report • Covers: data collection, research assistance, fieldwork travel, analysis tools, and dissemination • Budget changes >20% per line item require prior written approval • No salary to the fellow, no capital equipment >USD 1,000, no overhead charges |
🏫 Training Workshop
5 days, residential • Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods • Working with DHS, IPUMS, census and administrative data • Scientific writing and journal article structure • Peer review and academic publishing • Research ethics and ethical approval • Policy translation and evidence briefs • Travel, accommodation, and subsistence covered by the programme |
🤝 Mentorship
12 months, paired • Matched by theme, method, and geography • Introductory meeting within first 2 weeks • Minimum monthly check-ins throughout the year • Feedback on proposal, data tools, draft findings, and final report • Guidance on writing, journal selection, and career planning • Both fellow and mentor submit progress notes at mid-term and end |
Application Requirements
Submit via the portal: https://forms.gle/N7rpKmp4kmYNPAKY8
All components are mandatory. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
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