APDD Individual Research Fellowships 2027 for African Researchers
About this opportunity
The APDD program invites African researchers, coverage analysts, and practitioners to apply for the 2027 Individual Research Fellowships.
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC)’s African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) offers the Individual Research Fellowship (IRF) 2026–2027, supporting up to nine African researchers to conduct independent peacebuilding research with a $12,000 maximum award. Fellows engage in 9 months of research and writing, including fieldwork and analysis, with mandatory workshops in July and January 2026/27. The program emphasizes public engagement, publishing outputs, and networking with peers and policymakers. Fellows contribute to APDD’s Working Papers, policy briefs, and digital platforms, while gaining mentorship and career development opportunities. Eligibility is restricted to African citizens (academics with a PhD since January 2016 or practitioners with a master’s degree and five years of peacebuilding experience by June 2026).
Key details
What you get
- **$12,000 maximum award** per fellow
- Mandatory **two regional workshops** (July & January 2026/27)
- Access to **APDD’s Working Papers, policy briefs, and digital platforms** (e.g., Kujenga Amani podcasts)
- Mentorship from **senior scholars**
- Networking with **African researchers, policymakers, and practitioners**
- Publication opportunities in **peer-reviewed journals, books, and media outlets**
- Support for **evidence-based peacebuilding research**
Documents needed
- Online application form
- Research proposal and bibliography
- Current CV
- Proposed research timeline
- Proposed research budget
- Two reference letters
- Language evaluation (if required)
How to apply
- Complete the **online application form**
- Submit a **research proposal and bibliography**
- Provide a **current CV**
- Include a **proposed research timeline**
- Submit a **proposed research budget**
- Provide **two reference letters**
- Include **language evaluation(s)** (if applicable)
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