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University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) 2027–28
University of Michigan African Studies Center
Five-month University of Michigan research residency for early-career African university faculty. Ugandan faculty are directly eligible and do not need a U-M nomination.
University of Michigan African Studies CenterOfficial details verified by Methods Bench
- Deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Funding / benefit
- See official call
- Duration
- Up to 5 months
- Career stage
- Early career
- Eligibility
- Africa
Methods Bench assessment
Is this a good fit?
Our interpretation of the call, not official eligibility advice.
Worth pursuing if
- Early-career faculty who have taught in higher education for fewer than ten years
- Currently holds an ongoing position at an African university or college
- Has support from the home institution
- Can spend five months in residence in Ann Arbor
Probably skip if
- Previous UMAPS fellows
- Applicants needing to bring spouses or dependants — the package cannot accommodate them
Eligibility
What you need to prepare
- Online application
- CV
- Scholarly programme/research proposal (max five pages)
- Home-institution endorser details
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