AREF Essential Grant-Writing Skills Programme 2026 for African Health Researchers: Fully Online Training for Early-Career Scientists ·Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF)

Overview

This program offers a highly competitive and intensive online training for emerging African researchers in health and biomedical sciences, aimed at developing skills for writing competitive research proposals and fellowship applications.

Eligibility

• Citizens of an African country
• Early-career researchers (PhD/DPhil/MD awarded on or after January 1, 2020 or a medical/clinical qualification plus a research-related Master’s degree awarded on or after January 1, 2020)
• Employed in Africa by a recognized university or a specialist research institution
• Actively involved in health research
• Have not previously attended equivalent grant-writing training
• Do not hold international grants totaling £250,000 or more

Benefits

• Develop high-level grant-writing skills
• Increase success in securing research grants
• Improve understanding of international funding systems
• Strengthen long-term scientific leadership capacity in Africa

How to Apply

Interested applicants must apply through the official AREF portal by registering an account and completing the application form. Review the application guidance and FAQs before submission. Apply HERE.

Deadline

May 22, 2026