The University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) Program is a fully funded scholarship in USA which invites individuals for 5 months research residency project. One of the best ways to support the development and excellence of the continent is to strengthen African universities. Faculty members at African higher education institutions have benefited from the U-M African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) program, which helped in strengthening their positions. It has also given them the ability to lead their own research agendas and participate in global academic networks.
Host Country:
- USA
Host organization:
- University of Michigan
Scholarship Duration:
- 5 months
Benefits of University of Michigan African Scholarship Program:
- There is no admission or registration fees.
- Selected members will get 5 months of residency at the University of Michigan who will collaborate with a faculty member of the university to have access to university’s resources.
- Round-trip airfare will be given from your home country to Michigan.
- Free accommodation which will include a private room & bath in a suite setting will be provided.
- Medical insurance will be given.
- A research allowance will also be provided.
- A modest stipend to cover the living expenses will be given.
- You will get an office and laboratory space to work on your projects.
- You will get an opportunity to present your research work to the community of Michigan University.
Eligibility Criteria for University of Michigan African Scholarship in USA:
- Faculty members of colleges or universities from Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia can directly apply while members from other countries in Africa cannot apply directly to UMAPS but they have to be nominated by a faculty member from University of Michigan who are already familiar with each other.
- Applicants should be early career faculty members who have already taught in the higher education system for not more than 10 years.
- Applicants should be currently teaching in a college or university in Africa. Candidates should be working on a current position in Africa.
- Applicants should provide a letter of recommendation from Dean, HoD or Vice Chancellor of their home institute.
- Without endorsement from home university, applicants cannot submit their application form.
- Applicants should be physically available in residence for 5 months.
- Members who have already attended previous fellowships can not apply for this program.
USA Scholarships Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 15th October, 2024.
