UMAPS Fellowship 2027 in USA | Fully Funded
The UMAPS Fellowship offers early-career African faculty a five-month residential research opportunity at the University of Michigan. Applications close on 15 October 2026.
Overview
The University of Michigan African Studies Center (ASC) hosts the UMAPS Fellowship, a residential research program designed to give early-career African faculty a five-month residency in the United States. Fellows advance their independent research, collaborate with a University of Michigan faculty mentor, and participate in scholarly seminars, workshops, and interdisciplinary networking events. The program accepts applicants across diverse academic fields including humanities, social sciences, STEM, public health, education, and agriculture. For the 2027 cycle, scholars teaching in Egypt are also included through a partnership with CMENAS.
Benefits
- Five-month residential research stay in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- Access to world-class university research facilities and libraries.
- Mentorship and collaboration with distinguished University of Michigan faculty members.
- Participation in academic seminars, workshops, and global scholarly networks.
- Opportunities to build long-term institutional partnerships.
Eligibility
- Must be a current early-career faculty member at an African college or university.
- Must have fewer than ten years of teaching experience in higher education.
- Must be capable of residing in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the full duration of the five-month fellowship.
- Must secure strong institutional support and an endorsement from the home university (department head, dean, or vice chancellor).
- Must demonstrate a commitment to collaborative research and academic engagement.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit their submissions through the official online application system before the seasonal window closes. Required application components consist of:
- A completed online application form.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- A scholarly research proposal of no more than five pages.
- Contact details for the institutional supporter (department head, dean, or vice chancellor).
Direct applications are accepted from specific listed countries, while faculty from other African regions require a nomination by a University of Michigan faculty member.
Deadline
The application cycle closes on 15 October 2026.