Social Science Research Council APDD Individual Research Fellowships 2027

October 16, 2026

The APDD Individual Research Fellowships 2027 for African Researchers

Brief Description

The 2027 APDD Individual Research Fellowships, administered by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), offer an exceptional platform for African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners focused on conflict and peacebuilding. If you are working within African universities, research institutions, regional bodies, government agencies, or nongovernmental organizations, this program provides a structured pathway to elevate your research. Participating in this fellowship allows you to produce impactful, evidence-based knowledge that shapes regional and global peacebuilding debates while expanding your professional network across the continent.

Name of Host Institution

Social Science Research Council (SSRC)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

You must be an African citizen currently residing in an African country.
If you are applying as an academic, you must hold a full-time faculty or research position at an African university or research organization, with a PhD obtained no earlier than January 2016 (and must have been awarded your PhD by June 2026 to be prioritized).
If you are applying as a policy analyst or practitioner, you must be based in Africa at a regional or sub-regional institution, government agency, NGO, media outlet, or civil society organization.
Policy and practitioner applicants must hold at least a master’s degree obtained before January 2021 along with at least five years of proven research and work experience in peacebuilding-related activities.

Deadline

15 January 2027

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African citizens currently residing in Africa who work as academics, policy analysts, or practitioners focusing on conflict and peacebuilding are eligible.

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Q: What are the academic qualification requirements for university researchers?

Academic applicants must hold a full-time position at an African university or research organization and have earned their PhD no earlier than January 2016.

Q: What experience is required for policy analysts and practitioners?