Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP)

The Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) is a leadership development initiative for mid-career African academics, launched by the University of Pretoria and the Global Young Academy, with support from Robert Bosch Stiftung. It focuses on enhancing skills in thought leadership, team management, and research development to address complex scientific and societal challenges in Africa. The programme aims to foster a network of academic leaders across disciplines and countries, while also developing a curriculum applicable to other institutions. ASLP has celebrated its 10th anniversary, highlighting its impact on advancing science leadership in Africa through projects like the Future Africa’s FACE One Health programme and a Robotics and Coding initiative for high school students.

What it offers

• Leadership training in thought leadership, team development, and research impact.
• Networking among African academic leaders across disciplines and countries.
• Curriculum development for academic leadership, replicable in other institutions.
• Project-based learning on issues relevant to African academic and societal development.
• Collaborative opportunities with partners like the University of Pretoria and Future Africa.

Who can apply

Applicants must be early- to mid-career African academics with demonstrated leadership potential and an interest in developing key leadership skills. No explicit eligibility criteria on education level or nationality are provided in the source, but the programme targets African scholars in academic roles.

How to apply

The source does not provide explicit details on how to apply, documents required, or application steps. The programme’s website (ASLP Science) would be the primary source for application procedures.

Good to know

• The programme is not explicitly funded with monetary amounts or stipends in the source.
• It focuses on development of skills and networking, rather than direct financial benefits.
• Past cohorts include fellows from 2015 to 2023, with a focus on societal and scientific impact.