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AREF–MRC Towards Leadership Programme 2026/27
Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF)
Career-development programme for African researchers employed by recognised African universities or specialist research institutions and working within a global-health remit.
Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF)Official details verified by Methods Bench
- Deadline
- 28 August 2026, 4:00 PM GMT
- Funding / benefit
- See official call
- Career stage
- Emerging research leader
- Eligibility
- Africa
This call is closed. The deadline was 28 August 2026. This page remains available for reference.
Methods Bench assessment
Is this a good fit?
Our interpretation of the call, not official eligibility advice.
Worth pursuing if
- You are a citizen of an African country
- You are currently employed in Africa by a recognised university and/or specialist research institution
- Your work falls within a global-health remit
- You can participate fully in the programme
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